Originally Posted by Fancy Nancy
I am finally going to try and make something with batik. I started sewing a block and it seemed the needle sounded funny going thru the fabric. Are you supposed to use a smaller/skinner needle or is just a reg "quilting" needle OK to use? I was making such a "punching" sound I was not sure and didn't want to ruin fabric.
Usually, when you hear a popping sound as the needle is going through the fabric, it means that your needle is blunt and you need to change it or sharpen it. Of course, it will do this if you are using polyester thread on cotton fabric as well. It is best to use cotton, as the polyester will eventually cut the cotton with wear and tear.