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Old 12-28-2010, 01:08 PM
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Probably not often enough.....
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Old 12-28-2010, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by sewwhat85
when it breaks or i can hear it popping through fabric
Me too! I am ashamed to say I've had a serger (past tense-got a new one!) for 8 years and never broke or changed those needles - probably still in there! :( I grew to hate that machine...
I plan to be kinder to my machines in 2011!
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Old 12-28-2010, 01:46 PM
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the recommendation for needle life is change it with every new project or every 8 hours of sewing time - which ever comes first. some fabrics are a little (rough) on needles though and you may need to change it sooner. also if you hit a pin or a foot and bend the needle it should be changed. :thumbup:
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Old 12-28-2010, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by MadQuilter
I can tell the difference in sound on the machine when the needle gets dull (I just heard that sound again). So time to change the needle.
Ditto!
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When it breaks or when my machine starts to 'clunk'!! I know the rules - but ............. :oops:
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Old 12-28-2010, 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by amma
Like my rotary blade, probably not often enough, until there is an obvious problem :roll: :D:D:D
Same here :D
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Old 12-28-2010, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by sewwhat85
when it breaks or i can hear it popping through fabric
YEP...... I have found that if I run my needle thru the " sharpening" fob on my pin cushion , it seems to start sharp longer....
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Old 12-28-2010, 03:33 PM
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When I hear that certain crunch sounds when it hit's the fabric!
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Old 12-28-2010, 05:44 PM
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If I could buy needles without driving 100 miles round trip I would change more often but tend to hoard them so only change if there is a problem.
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Old 12-28-2010, 06:48 PM
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When it bends or breaks! lol
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