Originally Posted by Joeysnana
I just got a Brother PE 770 embroidery machine and have a lot to learn! I have been using the size 11 Organ needle that came with the machine. How will I know when a design is denser and may require a larger needle, e.g. 14? What signs do I look for that my needle is not the right size for the design? TIA
I do a lot of embroidery. My machine (Pfaff 2170} is very sensitive to dense designs. I use a topstitch needle for those designs. It has a larger eye, a sharper point and a longer grove. I have used both 14 and 16. It really makes a difference and the thread doesn' t break. Also slow your machine down.