Curse use of needle (4)
I believe the answer is:
darn
This clue is a double definition.
'curse' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)
'use of needle' is the second definition.
(Other definitions for darn that I've seen before include "Repair with wool" , "Repair (sock)" , "Mend (woollens)" , "Mild oath; repair (socks)" , "Repair (with needle)" .)