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My machine tells me when it is time for a new needle. It makes a special "popping" noise when it goes throuhgh the fabric and I know it's time for a change. That's probably about every 10-12 hours of steady sewing.
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Just allways remember to re-thread needle before starting to sew. Ask me how I know.LOL
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Originally Posted by Neesie
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Well, of course they're gonna tell you to change the needle often; their business is selling you needles!!! :D
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My guide lessons said to change the needle every 8 hours, but I bet at least some of you are like me in that we were raised to change the needle when it broke!! LOL! (I'm probably dating myself with that comment)
Linda |
Originally Posted by LTeachergeorge
(Post 5533789)
My guide lessons said to change the needle every 8 hours, but I bet at least some of you are like me in that we were raised to change the needle when it broke!! LOL! (I'm probably dating myself with that comment)
Linda |
Originally Posted by LTeachergeorge
(Post 5533789)
My guide lessons said to change the needle every 8 hours, but I bet at least some of you are like me in that we were raised to change the needle when it broke!! LOL! (I'm probably dating myself with that comment)
Linda Yikes, I guess I need to change my needle more often too. I usually just change it when it breaks or bends. lol |
I was thinking back to learning to sew on my grandma's machine and she never said anything about changing needles...then again, I remember breaking QUITE a few of them as I learned so maybe that's why it never came up!!
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Originally Posted by QandE2010
(Post 5532769)
Here is a tip that I have been using forever and it works for me, so thought I'd pass it on.
How do you remember what size needle you have in your machine? I keep a supply of round price stickers (purchased from a local office supply store) on hand. When I put a new needle in the machine, I write the size and type of needle (embroidery, jeans, universal, quilting etc) and date on the sticker and put it on my machine. When I go to replace the needle (because I've used it for 12 hours or because I need a different size and type) I take it out and either dispose of it or put the sticker on the blunt end of the neeedle and place the needle in a special pin cushion I keep just for that purpose. You're Welcome. What an absolutely brilliant idea. Thank you. |
Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
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The needle manufacturers say you're supposed to change it every 8 hours. But that's actual sewing time. I know I don't change mine quite that often but I do change it pretty regular. Since I have several types and sizes of needles I bought a plastic organizer thing that's just the right size to hold the needle packages. I think it's supposed to be for beads. Anyway, I put a button in the space that I take the needle out of. If I use a needle but it's still good I put it back in loose and that way I know it's still good but not brand new. The different color buttons in the box are for different machines.
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Originally Posted by QandE2010
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When I go to replace the needle (because I've used it for 12 hours or because I need a different size and type).
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