How can you tell.......
#3
Super Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Central NJ
Posts: 5,571
I'll probably be in the minority here but I only replace mine when I break or bend a needle. I sew over pins all the time and still, amazingly, break few. That said, I only piece on my machine - no MQ'ing so I can't say if that makes a difference. As long as my machine isn't complaining and the sewing is going along fine I don't bother to change.
#7
Super Member
Join Date: May 2011
Posts: 4,688
Originally Posted by emerald46
The needle will also start making a slight "pop" noise when it pierces the fabric. I change mine after every project sometimes before, when I start to hear the magic sound.
#9
Super Member
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Iowa
Posts: 8,816
I talked to a professional seamstress here and she does not change after each project. If it drags or pulls on fabric or breaks then she changes. I do not change my needle as often as I have seen others do here and have had no problems. Personal choice I think.
Originally Posted by SavedByGrace
How can you tell when it's time to replace a needle?
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
AngelinaMaria
Main
6
05-20-2014 11:05 PM
Chester the bunny
Main
9
03-10-2014 05:28 AM
AngelinaMaria
Main
12
09-20-2013 03:50 PM
Willa
Main
31
11-03-2011 01:31 PM
Corky
Pictures
43
07-25-2011 10:38 AM