Used & New machine needles storage etc...
09-21-2014, 10:22 AM
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Used & New machine needles storage etc...
I was getting ready to do some sewing today, but I needed to change
the needle I had been using yesterday which was a Universal 100/16
for the heavier fabric/thread.
In my search for the correct needle type & size I realized I had way
more than I originally thought I had.
So I was trying to think of a good way to store, sort, and label them for
quick identification.
This is what I came up with.
The container is from the Crisco sticks shortening. At one point
when I had used all three sticks I washed (thoroughly), and
saved the container with the lid.
I found the packs of needles fir perfectly in them. I also used the
the small sticky flags to identify each type & size of needles. Such
as the 70/10 Sharps, 90/14 Sharps, 90/14 Quilting etc...
I always KNEW these little Crisco containers would come in handy
today I found it. Just wish there was more lids included.
On another but still about needles. Something that I have always
done (when I can remember) is when I take a need out mark the
flat side with a bright (red usually) sharpie, than put it back into
the needle pack and write "used" so that I can remember the info
about the needle (type, size etc).
Just thought I would share.
the needle I had been using yesterday which was a Universal 100/16
for the heavier fabric/thread.
In my search for the correct needle type & size I realized I had way
more than I originally thought I had.
So I was trying to think of a good way to store, sort, and label them for
quick identification.
This is what I came up with.
The container is from the Crisco sticks shortening. At one point
when I had used all three sticks I washed (thoroughly), and
saved the container with the lid.
I found the packs of needles fir perfectly in them. I also used the
the small sticky flags to identify each type & size of needles. Such
as the 70/10 Sharps, 90/14 Sharps, 90/14 Quilting etc...
I always KNEW these little Crisco containers would come in handy
today I found it. Just wish there was more lids included.
On another but still about needles. Something that I have always
done (when I can remember) is when I take a need out mark the
flat side with a bright (red usually) sharpie, than put it back into
the needle pack and write "used" so that I can remember the info
about the needle (type, size etc).
Just thought I would share.
09-21-2014, 11:22 AM
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I could have sworn that I had some Universal 90/14 needles that is
the main reason why I pulled all my needle out to look for them.
Alas that is one of the few I DON'T have anymore left. Need to buy
some more again.
the main reason why I pulled all my needle out to look for them.
Alas that is one of the few I DON'T have anymore left. Need to buy
some more again.
09-21-2014, 11:53 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: California
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I love your Crisco organizer! I start out organize, but everything always get mixed up again. I'm a messy worker. So now I just write on the plastic that the needles come in. I do, however, manage to keep my ME needles separate from my quilting needles.
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