unfinished business

My Granddaughter made me an apron with pressed on decals which don't stand up to washing. When I tried to sew them on my needle got gummed up and won't stich. Any suggestions? :?: :?:

mmonohon

When sewing scout patches, I used a jeans needle and cleaned the needle when I was done.

ckcowl

a new sharp jeans needle or a sharp works well-needs to be new & sharp. i keep a small square of cotton with sewing machine oil on it next to the machine to use for cleaning off the residue that builds up on the needle.

unfinished business

Thanks :thumbup: :thumbup: i knew you ladies woul coe through. I used a new needle but not a jean one. Thanks