Why does a thread in the fabric get pulled?
#1
Why does a thread in the fabric get pulled?
Every so often a thread in the fabric gets pulled when I am sewing. Is it my machine, fabric or needle? I will be experimenting with replacing the needle soon. I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this?
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My guess would be the needle. It may need replacing, or you may need a different type of needle. A ballpoint needle is supposed to "push" the fibers apart. A sharp needle is supposed to pierce the fibers. If you are piercing fibers it's more likely you will create a snag in the fabric.
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you say "I will be replacing the needle soon"..... This sounds like you have a time table for changing the needle.
(Just had to get that in - lol). As stated above, many sewing problems can be corrected with replacing the needle. It is the cheapest thing you can do to correct sewing problems.
(Just had to get that in - lol). As stated above, many sewing problems can be corrected with replacing the needle. It is the cheapest thing you can do to correct sewing problems.
#9
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That will happen when the needle gets dull, or you are not using the right size needle or type. A large size ball point needle can pull the threads. Definately change the needle.. sure sounds like you are over due.
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It's funny when I first started sewing no one ever said how often to change the needle - I used to think it was when it broke! When I started quilting someone told me to change it with each project but since I never work on just one project I usually change it once or twice a month depending on how much I am sewing. What a difference! It is probably the cheapest thing we can do in quilting and the one we do least often - with the exception of changing our rotary blades.
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