Thread: Good Use of Price Stickers

Here is a tip that I have been using forever and it works for me, so thought I'd pass it on.
How do you remember what size needle you have in your machine? I keep a supply of round price stickers (purchased from a local office supply store) on hand. When I put a new needle in the machine, I write the size and type of needle (embroidery, jeans, universal, quilting etc) and date on the sticker and put it on my machine. When I go to replace the needle (because I've used it for 12 hours or because I need a different size and type) I take it out and either dispose of it or put the sticker on the blunt end of the neeedle and place the needle in a special pin cushion I keep just for that purpose. You're Welcome.

The needle manufacturers say you're supposed to change it every 8 hours. But that's actual sewing time. I know I don't change mine quite that often but I do change it pretty regular. Since I have several types and sizes of needles I bought a plastic organizer thing that's just the right size to hold the needle packages. I think it's supposed to be for beads. Anyway, I put a button in the space that I take the needle out of. If I use a needle but it's still good I put it back in loose and that way I know it's still good but not brand new. The different color buttons in the box are for different machines.

Originally Posted by Scissor Queen

The needle manufacturers say you're supposed to change it every 8 hours. But that's actual sewing time. ....

Well, of course they're gonna tell you to change the needle often; their business is selling you needles!!!

I change my needle, when it needs changing.

Originally Posted by Neesie

Well, of course they're gonna tell you to change the needle often; their business is selling you needles!!!

I change my needle, when it needs changing.

I agree. If I remember correctly, the guy at Superior Threads (Bob?) says you only have to change the needle when the "kerthunking" gets on your nerves . That's what I do, I change it if it's bent or too loud and I haven't had a problem in all the years I've been sewing. I do however regularly clean and oil my machines.

Originally Posted by LTeachergeorge

My guide lessons said to change the needle every 8 hours, but I bet at least some of you are like me in that we were raised to change the needle when it broke!! LOL! (I'm probably dating myself with that comment)

Linda

I change bent ones, as well.