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Wouldn't it be nice to have little needle odometers on our machines? :)
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Lots of good ideas here.
Guess the bottom line is do whatever works for us. :o |
I think I change my needle way too often. I bought 100 needles recently plus I have a bunch more of Titanium ones. I change my needles frequently. I just feel good about sewing when I have a new needle in. Everything seems to work so much better. Even if I've only sewn for 3 hours, I'll change the needle. I know this sounds like a waste, but it's my waste and it makes me feel like I doing a better job. The seams look better and it's so much more pleasant.
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Originally Posted by sparkys_mom
(Post 5534458)
Wouldn't it be nice to have little needle odometers on our machines? :)
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When I do a different kind of project, I change to the appropriate needle. When I'm troubleshooting a problem, I usually change the needle out. That's about it.
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I change mine when it "thunks".
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I don't think I have ever heard the "thunk". I change needles when I have to change presser feet. I mean I'm sewing along with my quilters foot, and decide, "Oh, this would be a good place for a zig-zag." I push the button for zig-zag, and it's more like a "Bang". There went another needle! LOL I'm getting better though. I have been breaking fewer needles than when I got my new machine about 3 years ago.
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I get so confused when I am sewing. Understand the size of needle and the type of fabric, but I start sewing and I completely forget it all!! I do put the right needle in when and "if" it needs changing while I am sewing, i.e. I'm sewing a cotton hense I put in the proper needle. But afterward, if I go to sew something else, I completely forget to change the needle to a different size. Really have got to become more diligent and I love the price tag tip. I think I could manage that. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by Scissor Queen
(Post 5532812)
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.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]364617[/ATTACH] Great minds think alike! :thumbup: Instead of using a button, I use the tiny elastic ponytail ties and put them around the needle case. It's been a lifesaver...no longer trying to remember what I had in the machine. |
What about needles for handsewing? How do you determine when they're dull and need replacing? Does anyone have good ideas to track them when they sit in pincushions and 'look the same'?
I've done binding on quilts with needles way past their time but suffer through it. |
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