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Old 12-24-2010, 02:19 AM
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Do I need to use a ballpoint needle to sew T-shirts into a quilt?
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Old 12-24-2010, 04:45 AM
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I didn't, I've made several and just used a regular needle.
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Old 12-24-2010, 04:56 AM
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Thanks so much for your fast reply.
I need to have them done by New Years.
Merry Christmas!
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Good Luck and Merry Christmas.
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Old 12-24-2010, 05:14 AM
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Old 12-24-2010, 05:30 AM
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I just finished making two of them and just used a regular needle!! I didn't have any problems!
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Old 12-24-2010, 05:43 AM
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I think it depends on your machine. Some machines are picky. I made 7 tshirt quilts and had alot of issue with breaking thread, then someone suggested I use the ballpoint needle and viola! it solved my problem. Merry Christmas
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Originally Posted by suebee
I think it depends on your machine. Some machines are picky. I made 7 tshirt quilts and had alot of issue with breaking thread, then someone suggested I use the ballpoint needle and viola! it solved my problem. Merry Christmas
OK I guess if I can get to the fabric store I'll buy ballpoints just in case.
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I think if you use interfacing on the back so they don't stretch, then a regular needle is what you need. However, if you are just sewing through the knit, a ball point needle will be better.
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Old 12-24-2010, 07:39 AM
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I use a regular needle and a walking foot.
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