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Sadiemae 06-16-2011 10:01 AM
I am guilty of not changing my needle often enough. I know that I definitely do not change it every 8 hours. I change it when it I think it is dull.

Susie Quilter 06-16-2011 10:48 AM
That makes 2 of us. I change mine when it breaks..lol


Originally Posted by Sadiemae
I am guilty of not changing my needle often enough. I know that I definitely do not change it every 8 hours. I change it when it I think it is dull.

Deb watkins 06-16-2011 11:15 AM
Originally Posted by Susie Quilter
That makes 2 of us. I change mine when it breaks..lol


Originally Posted by Sadiemae
I am guilty of not changing my needle often enough. I know that I definitely do not change it every 8 hours. I change it when it I think it is dull.
yeah, I am in the thick of this as well, I get on a roll and just keep on going - like that Energizer Bunny only with OCK!

MadQuilter 06-16-2011 11:18 AM
My machine lets me know. It just feels different - not as sharp, or it misbehaves other ways too. When I pay attention, I change the needle after a large project at the latest.

cinnya 06-16-2011 11:34 AM
Originally Posted by Susie Quilter
That makes 2 of us. I change mine when it breaks..lol


Originally Posted by Sadiemae
I am guilty of not changing my needle often enough. I know that I definitely do not change it every 8 hours. I change it when it I think it is dull.
lolol...

craftybear 06-16-2011 11:36 AM
good tip

Originally Posted by MrsBoats
Originally Posted by Thusnelda
Usually I notice it while sewing, when the needle needs replacing because of a slight plopping sound when the needle goes through the fabric.
This. And my Home Ec teacher gave me great advice, years ago. Don't change the needle at the end of a project, just take it out. That way when you sit down to a new project you don't have to try and remember if you've changed the needle yet. You know you haven't yet if there's no needle in the machine. Put the new one in and you're ready to go!

craftybear 06-16-2011 11:37 AM
I just did some research and finding some cool links for all of us:

1.

http://sewing.about.com/od/sewingmac...roubleshot.htm

2. found these tips:

A good rule of thumb is to change with every project but I'm cheap and wait for these tell-tale signs:
1. A popping sound whenever the needle hits the fabric.
2. When bobbin thread tangles or skips a stitch.
3. When the stitches start to look uneven or pop up (just plain ugly).

3. lots of great information on this site
http://sewing.about.com/od/sewingmac...chine-Needles/

rookie quilt 06-16-2011 11:43 AM
WOW ! I knew about changing the needle , but I didn't know about the plastic bobbins. I'll have to inspect them before I do any more sewing.

Christine27 06-17-2011 02:46 AM
Originally Posted by MrsBoats
Originally Posted by Thusnelda
Usually I notice it while sewing, when the needle needs replacing because of a slight plopping sound when the needle goes through the fabric.
This. And my Home Ec teacher gave me great advice, years ago. Don't change the needle at the end of a project, just take it out. That way when you sit down to a new project you don't have to try and remember if you've changed the needle yet. You know you haven't yet if there's no needle in the machine. Put the new one in and you're ready to go!
Good advice! I'm going to start using that one!

Joy Higdon 06-17-2011 02:57 AM
Originally Posted by Deb watkins
Originally Posted by Susie Quilter
That makes 2 of us. I change mine when it breaks..lol


Originally Posted by Sadiemae
I am guilty of not changing my needle often enough. I know that I definitely do not change it every 8 hours. I change it when it I think it is dull.
yeah, I am in the thick of this as well, I get on a roll and just keep on going - like that Energizer Bunny only with OCK!
Me too.


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