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k3n 05-05-2011 01:22 AM
Originally Posted by ckcowl
the recommedation is:
after every 8 hours of sewing or
at the start of each new project--

and it is recommended that you clean your machine (under the bobbin & surface) with EVERY BOBBIN CHANGE.

if you follow these two recommendations you will cut down on alot of aggrivation during your projects :thumbup:
This is great advice and what I do. And it's not only the aggravation that will reduce, it's also strain on the motor of your machine. I also use Schmetz needles which are very good quality - I can't get them locally so I buy a few packs at a time mail order - perhaps Up North you could do that? :-D

charlotte625 05-05-2011 01:26 AM
I have Brother I got years ago and it sews and sews on one needle,no skipping..then I have another sewing machine if I don't change often I will have skipped stitches and ..it sounds strange.
now my new Singer embroidery machine ..I am not sure of yet.
I am still learning.

k3n 05-05-2011 01:29 AM
It also depends what you're sewing I find - poly wadding, applique through fusible and paper piecing will blunt a needle in no time but piecing cotton is less damaging.

charlotte625 05-05-2011 01:32 AM
now that is good to know
:thumbup:

QuiltE 05-05-2011 06:38 AM
One thing that I am not good with ... is knowing which size of needle to use for which projects.

Most always, just use the same needle ....... though I know it's wrong!

k3n 05-05-2011 06:45 AM
Originally Posted by QuiltE
One thing that I am not good with ... is knowing which size of needle to use for which projects.

Most always, just use the same needle ....... though I know it's wrong!
It depends on the thread and the fabric - I use in general a 75/11 for piecing but a 70/10 for batik, an 80/12 for quilting with up to 50 wt thread and a 90/14 for thicker and decorative thread. I use a special metallic needle for metallic thread and I ONLY use Schmetz. :-D

Terryl 05-05-2011 07:00 AM
Originally Posted by saf
Whenever I start a new project.

Me too

QuiltE 05-05-2011 07:52 AM
Originally Posted by k3n
Originally Posted by QuiltE
One thing that I am not good with ... is knowing which size of needle to use for which projects.

Most always, just use the same needle ....... though I know it's wrong!
It depends on the thread and the fabric - I use in general a 75/11 for piecing but a 70/10 for batik, an 80/12 for quilting with up to 50 wt thread and a 90/14 for thicker and decorative thread. I use a special metallic needle for metallic thread and I ONLY use Schmetz. :-D
Thanks! I need to be more vigilant to do the switch around!1 :)


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