how do you know when your sewing machine needle is dull?
#13
Even though this is an older thread, I am so glad it was bumped up to the top somewhere.
I've only changed my needles when they break. I've never done that because they were dull. I didn't realize that machine needles COULD get dull. They are at a point all the time. My machine has been making a thud thud sound the last two times I used it. I packed up early yesterday and was trying to figure out where to take it to get it fixed. I'M SO SILLY!!!
Oh, another question: How does one de-lint a machine. I tend to get lint all up into my presser foot. I use a 1/4" foot. So I have to take the foot off and wipe the shaft/ankle whatever area with a damp lint-free cloth. I do the same thing to the presser foot to get all the lint out. Is that what you were talking about??
Melissa
I've only changed my needles when they break. I've never done that because they were dull. I didn't realize that machine needles COULD get dull. They are at a point all the time. My machine has been making a thud thud sound the last two times I used it. I packed up early yesterday and was trying to figure out where to take it to get it fixed. I'M SO SILLY!!!
Oh, another question: How does one de-lint a machine. I tend to get lint all up into my presser foot. I use a 1/4" foot. So I have to take the foot off and wipe the shaft/ankle whatever area with a damp lint-free cloth. I do the same thing to the presser foot to get all the lint out. Is that what you were talking about??
Melissa
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Originally Posted by annmarie
Danna - if you click on this link & scroll almost to the bottom when you get there, Norah talks about her puppy:
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#15
Melissa,
I use a small art paint brush, to delint my machine. Also remember that by using the dull needle for so long , you could be damaging your machine , from the force of the needle trying to get through your fabric.
Elaine
I use a small art paint brush, to delint my machine. Also remember that by using the dull needle for so long , you could be damaging your machine , from the force of the needle trying to get through your fabric.
Elaine
#16
Hmmmm.
I have to find a repair shop around here to have her checked out. I have 3 machines, but she works best for me. I changed the needle today, first thing b4 sewing and the noise and breaking thread is gone!!
I have to find a repair shop around here to have her checked out. I have 3 machines, but she works best for me. I changed the needle today, first thing b4 sewing and the noise and breaking thread is gone!!
#17
Originally Posted by mpeters1200
Hmmmm.
I have to find a repair shop around here to have her checked out. I have 3 machines, but she works best for me. I changed the needle today, first thing b4 sewing and the noise and breaking thread is gone!!
I have to find a repair shop around here to have her checked out. I have 3 machines, but she works best for me. I changed the needle today, first thing b4 sewing and the noise and breaking thread is gone!!
I am glad that helped you fix your machine! Funny, how when those problems arise, that is usually all it is. I didn't know to change my needle that often, but I do now! :D
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