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  1. 06-19-2015, 10:47 AM #1
    joivey
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    What size embroidery needle to use

    I am putting machine embroidery on microsuede and am having problems with the thread (Floriani) splitting and fraying and also with thread nests. I am using a size 14 machine embroidery needle.....do I need a different size needle, or do you have other suggestions. I am using a medium weight tear away stabilizer and hooping the stabilizer only.
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    Have you stitched that design before on woven fabric? The microsuede has a little nap doesn't it? What about a water soluable stabilizer on the top, you could just peal it away especially if it is old and dryed out. Are you using a new needle? calla
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  3. 06-19-2015, 01:55 PM #3
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    Needle is not always new. I am making about 75 drawstring bags/month and embroidering the name of a hospital on them. Thanks for your reply.
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    You could try using a #14 sharp. Embroidery needles are similar to universal sewing needles in that they have a slightly rounded tip. I've had almost no stitch issues with my machines since I started using Organ sharps.

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    I agree that you should try sharps. I was recently experiencing lots of problems which were all resolved by using size 14 microtex needles.
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    Love those Microtex needles!
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  7. 06-20-2015, 05:38 AM #7
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    Thank you so much.....I will follow your suggestions.
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