sewing over pins
#81
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Frankenmuth, Michigan
Posts: 18
I know everyone who says one should NOT sew over pins is right. Just because I've gottena away with it so far doesn't mean I will always be lucky. Since I first posed the question, I have been more aware and truly am trying to train self to pull those pins out as I get to them.
#82
I have a Janome6500 and I won't sew over pins... first of all I rarely pin but when I do I don't want to take the chance of having a broken needle tip fall down into the machine and create chaos or go flying into my face. So if I do pin, I slow down and pull it out before the needle gets to it.
Congrats on your new Janome!
warm quilt hugs, sue in CA
Congrats on your new Janome!
warm quilt hugs, sue in CA
#83
I never really thought of the different scenarios of what could happen if you do sew over pins. I was always concerned with the pin, not necessarily the needle. Now that someone pointed out that the tip of the needle could break off and go down into the machine I think I will try not to sew over pins anymore. I sure can't afford a repair like this. Oh, and by the way, after long consideration I determined the only time I took my machine in for repair is because the timing was off. Probably the result of hitting a pin. I'm breaking this bad habit. Thanks for the awakening!!!
#86
Originally Posted by WickedTiff
Originally Posted by sidmona
I stopped sewing over pins when the needle hit one and sent a piece of the needle flying into my face.
#87
Originally Posted by sidmona
I stopped sewing over pins when the needle hit one and sent a piece of the needle flying into my face.
#88
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Gosnells Western Australia
Posts: 1,021
Very funny, Justwannaquilt, thank you :lol:
I have just begun machine applique, using the correct tiny applique pins and can feel how thick and strong they are, certainly would not want to run over one of those with my Brother 4000D:roll:
I have just begun machine applique, using the correct tiny applique pins and can feel how thick and strong they are, certainly would not want to run over one of those with my Brother 4000D:roll:
#89
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Northern Michigan
Posts: 12,861
my 2 cents worth NEVER WITH ANY MACHINE EVER SEW OVER PINS!!! ALWAYS REMOVE THE PINS AS YOU GET CLOSE!
SAFETY SHOULD ALWAYS COME FIRST!
IT ISN'T FUN ANYMORE WHEN IT HURTS!
PRACTICE SAFETY. DO NOT RUN OVER PINS
SAFETY SHOULD ALWAYS COME FIRST!
IT ISN'T FUN ANYMORE WHEN IT HURTS!
PRACTICE SAFETY. DO NOT RUN OVER PINS
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