Needles-Does the brand matter?
#1
Does it matter who makes the needles? I put in a needle (not sure if it was a Singer) into my Singer and now the needle threader does not work. I switch to a singer needle and no luck. And with my eyes, even with the bifocals, I cannot see the hole to thread the machine. I have to take the needle out and thread. I guess I will have to take it in to get it fixed. And I know when I'm there he will try to up sell me, and I know I will have to leave my credit card home, because I really want a machine with a bigger throat, self cutter, and the auto notter. The Janome MC6600, if anyone is feeLing generous. LOL
#2
I received 100 Organ sewing machine needles with my Juki and I find they work very well. Had always used Schmetz before which was always available at JoAnns.
Originally Posted by chuckbere15
Does it matter who makes the needles? I put in a needle (not sure if it was a Singer) into my Singer and now the needle threader does not work. I switch to a singer needle and no luck. And with my eyes, even with the bifocals, I cannot see the hole to thread the machine. I have to take the needle out and thread. I guess I will have to take it in to get it fixed. And I know when I'm there he will try to up sell me, and I know I will have to leave my credit card home, because I really want a machine with a bigger throat, self cutter, and the auto notter. The Janome MC6600, if anyone is feeLing generous. LOL
#4
Chuck - go ahead and get the 6600P - it's worth every penny. I know, I have had mine for 4+ years. I was able to quilt a queen-size quilt on it, but it was a bit tough on me. I'd really like the HandiQuilter Avante 18 mid-arm set-up for quilting. Since I don't think that's going to happen any time soon, the Janome is a great machine!
As for the needle problem, make sure you have seated the needle in the holder all the way up. The auto-threader won't work if it can't get that little hookey thing into the eye of the needle. I stopped using the threader long time ago. I have a needle threader designed for sergers that I love to use when I need a threader. That is usually right before I figure out it's time for bed!
As for the needle problem, make sure you have seated the needle in the holder all the way up. The auto-threader won't work if it can't get that little hookey thing into the eye of the needle. I stopped using the threader long time ago. I have a needle threader designed for sergers that I love to use when I need a threader. That is usually right before I figure out it's time for bed!
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I put a dab of old fashioned correction fluid behind my needle. That way I can see where the hole is, and use a pair of tweezers to grab the thread behind it.
And when I'm tired my eyes are too, so keep a magnifying glass on a long handle handy to the sewing machine to thread needles.
And when I'm tired my eyes are too, so keep a magnifying glass on a long handle handy to the sewing machine to thread needles.
#10
Originally Posted by chuckbere15
Does it matter who makes the needles? I put in a needle (not sure if it was a Singer) into my Singer and now the needle threader does not work. I switch to a singer needle and no luck. And with my eyes, even with the bifocals, I cannot see the hole to thread the machine. I have to take the needle out and thread. I guess I will have to take it in to get it fixed. And I know when I'm there he will try to up sell me, and I know I will have to leave my credit card home, because I really want a machine with a bigger throat, self cutter, and the auto notter. The Janome MC6600, if anyone is feeLing generous. LOL
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