Can I use Singer needles in my Pfaff?

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04-01-2010, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by fabric-holic

I've always wondered if Singer sewing machine needles are any different than other needles?
I mean, can I use Singer needles (and all others) in my Pfaff?
I've always been too chicken to test them.

I use Schmetz in my Pfaff when I can find them...not always easy when my Pfaff dealer left. I have used the Singer needles without a problem...have also used Kenmore needles...no problems with any of them.

04-01-2010, 03:58 PM

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This has been fascinating. I always told customers that needles were the same other than size and job--metal work etc.. A woman from a group working with the blind told me that she always suggested he clients work with Singer needles because they had the largest eyes in the industry. Don't know if its true though.

It may be true...I've always had better luck threading the Singer needles when I have to eyeball it. Thank goodness for built-in needle threaders!

04-01-2010, 03:59 PM

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I use them in my elna. Penny

04-01-2010, 04:48 PM

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I use only Schmetz or Organ needles. I love the Organ needles and am looking for a site to buy them cheap in quantity...anyone know of one?

Margie

I used to buy the Organ needles at DiscountEmbroiederysupply.com

04-01-2010, 07:59 PM

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i use organ in all my home-sewing machines.

04-03-2010, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by fabric-holic

I've always wondered if Singer sewing machine needles are any different than other needles?
I mean, can I use Singer needles (and all others) in my Pfaff?
I've always been too chicken to test them.

My IL and FL dealers both recommend I use only the Schmetz needles in my Pfaff. Same back when I owned a Viking. You could try it and if they work fine but they will probably snap if they are the wrong needle. I'd personally pass them on to a Singer owner. The Pfaff machine is not a cheap machine and I want to protect them. Even my baby lock uses the Schmetz needle so I just use them in whichever of my 3 machine's is in need.

04-03-2010, 06:48 PM

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I got mine at Allbrands - dont' know if this is good price but they do have free shipping.
http://www.allbrands.com/products/abc0609.html

Me too. I love getting 100 needles for $19.00 with no shipping. Works great for me.

04-04-2010, 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by fabric-holic

I've always wondered if Singer sewing machine needles are any different than other needles?
I mean, can I use Singer needles (and all others) in my Pfaff?
I've always been too chicken to test them.

JoAnn's and Walmart (even the ones without a fabric section) carry Schmetz all the time unless they happen to sell out.

04-04-2010, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by cheryl222

I got mine at Allbrands - dont' know if this is good price but they do have free shipping.
http://www.allbrands.com/products/abc0609.html

Me too. I love getting 100 needles for $19.00 with no shipping. Works great for me.

Thanks. I bookmarked the web site.

04-05-2010, 10:46 AM

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I use Singer needles when I am doing some mending of putting in hems on denims, but for any work I use Schmets needels. I use the embroidery, quilting and universal ones.