Need reco for Janome machine needles
 

Janome users, can you tell me what needles your machine tends to favor (and NOT favor)? I've broken the (relatively) expensive Janome brand faster than others, believe it or not. Klasse and Schmetz have performed equally. I won't use Dritz (too cheap). I'd like recommendations. And I could stick with Klasse or Schmetz and just accept the fact that needles break (user error sometimes, fabric error other times, except for Dritz which seemed like factory error??). The Janome is a regular computerized one (DC 1050).

Anyway, I'm ready to purchase a new set and would like to see if there's a consensus. I also own a Brother and a Kenmore (both mechanical). They aren't as needle-picky.

My Janome 1600 insists on Organ needles.

I use Schmetz and Superior Titanium. No problem. I avoid sewing over
pins or 8 layers of fabric. Threw the timing off once and that was enough.

My 7700 likes Schmetz (some I bought about 15 years ago). In 3 years I haven't broken or bent a single one, and have to force myself to use new ones each project (80/12 for piecing, 90/14 for quilting). I tried Superior titanium and I don't know if they were too short or what, but I couldn't get a stitch to form. I tried rethreading, etc., several times, even different needles (from the same package, though) and it just wouldn't work.

I use Schmetz and always change needles often.

I have or have had Janome 200E, 3160, 7700, and 15000. I use Organ, Janome and Schmetz in that order. I recently purchased a box of 100 needles from Allbrand.com to get a great price. I don't have any needle issues.

I have never experienced needle problems with my formally owned 8000, 9000 and now 11000 & 3160. I do, however, do use either Schmetz, Janome or Organ needles.

Mine likes Organ needles.

Organ needles ......... also available in titanium.

I use Organ universal needles for most of my piecing and quilting. I use microtex (either Organ or Schmetz) for piecing batiks, and I have recently started using Superior titanium topstitch needles for quilting. My Janome has never had a problem with any of these.

My 6600 likes Smetz. never broke one.

Most all new machines come with Organ needles. Janome needles are actually Organ needles. I use Organ sharps in all (40+)of my machines that use a 15x1 needle. Buying them in bulk they cost much less than others. Both of my Janome embroidery machines needle threaders don't like Schmetz needles.

Cari

Interesting!! Here I thought it was my needle threader on my Janome 11000! Got so used to it not working that I haven't tried it since I went back to Organ needles. Have to check that out.
I bought a good supply of Organ needles on Amazon. Really like them. Price was so good I like changing the needle more often. Check it out.

My Janome 4000 is not fussy. She accepts Singers and Schmetz; don't think I've tried anything else.

I use to buy the Titanium coated needles from superior threads - turned the packet to read the back and found that organ manufacture them for superior threads. Now i buy organ needles in bulk.

If your machine is breaking needles I would check to see if there is another problem with the machine Also Titanium Needle might cause MORE damage to the machine if they break....they are extra, extra strong needles and can do damage to machines.

My Babylock Destiny likes all I've tried ,but I like Superior Titanium top stitch and Organ for everything else.

I agree, I rarely break a needle, other than if I have the wrong sewing plate on, as far as brands are concerned I would only ever use Organ or Schmetz and I don't use Titanium as I am so picky on changing my needles OFTEN!

I use Klassen and Schmitt on my 8900. Usually don't have a problem.

Janome needles are ORGAN. If you breaking needles often, it is not the needle that is the problem. Either your machine timing is off, the needle is hitting the plate, or if you are fmq, you are moving your fabric before your needle is out of your fabric. If breaking needles happens often I would not purchase the titanium needles since they have a habit of splintering when they break. titanium needles do last longer and are stronger than other needles. Superior needles are Organ needles. I use microtex for batiks and 90/14 top stitch for piecing. There are bulk buy needle groups out there,but you have to purchase 100. Back to your breaking needles, be sure you are matching your needle to the type of thread you are using. Hopefully you are not sewing over pins. Best wishes.

I have an older Janome Harmony that was made for Sears. It may be 15 years old now and have NEVER had a problem with needles unless I accidently sew over a pin. I've used needles by Singer, Organ, Superior Titanium, and Schmitz. Perhaps your problem is the needle is hitting of center and hitting part of the machine itself. Take it to be serviced.

I have a Janome and have never broken a needle. I use Schmitz primarily. I agree that it might be something else with your machine. Also sewing too fast over thick seams, pins and the like will not only break needles but also damage your machine. If a needle is too dull as well it might break in fast sewing. I'm not saying you have to slowly chug along to save needles but I've seen some people who run their machines so fast the table shakes and they seem like they are in a race to go somewhere.

I use Schmetz on all my Janome machines. I never have a problem.

DITTO Only Organ needles.

Also, Don't pull your fabric through......just guide it. That can really break a lot of needles regardless of brand.

I have a Janome 4000, definitely an older model, which is still being well used for sewing and quilting. I use Schmetz needles, Klasse needles and the universal needles you can get at JoAnn's, or even Wal-Mart. I have not had a problem, except that I need to remember to replace my needles more frequently, as I forget, especially if I'm not having a problem.

Another Organ Needle vote here. All my machines, modern and vintage, love them. I buy by the 100 and get great pricing. Never have one break and so inexpensive I don't mind changing them often.

i agree with this advice.
i've used janome machines for many years.
when a needle breaks, it has always been because of something i did incorrectly.

a janome will sew well enough with just about any brand of needle.
but ... as others have already pointed out ... organ brand and janome brand are the same.
organ costs less; works just as well; and will line up more consistently with the needle threading mechanism.

Organ here, too. That's what the machine came with, and I buy them by the 100 also. I use Organ in all my machines that take 15x1 needles (mostly vintage Singers & Kenmores) and never a problem.

I love having a "needle stash" - makes me 100% more likely to change my needle if I know I have a few dozen (or more) of them on hand!

Okay, I'm pretty sold on Organ needles, based on the consensus here. I don't sew over pins, but I think the needles have broken when I go too fast during FMQ, which I need much more practice doing. Sometimes the needle just FALLS out, which must be due to excessive vibration. I'll slow the Bessie down!

Only use Organ needles in all my machines. I use Titanium coated topstitch needles. I buy them from Superior Threads and stock up when there is a sale. I have a Janome Jem Gold, Bernina, Brother, and Singer.