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Old 11-06-2015, 10:36 AM
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madamekelly
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Originally Posted by purplefiend
I use a size 90/14 or 100/16 top stitch needle. I don't have problems with the thread breaking once I changed to using the top stitch needles. Slow down on the curves and that will help also.
Sharon in Texas
I read all the suggestions, but one idea was missed. Your needle might have a burr. Even with all the quality controls needle companies have (and they take pride in the product they make) sometimes you get a bad needle. Try replacing it? I find a bad needle about once every few years. I just accept it as a cost of doing business. Also, make a sample sandwich to test on, until it works right. (I make my test samples all 12.5" in certain colors, so I can use them in QAG)
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