Sharp vs. ball point
11-17-2010, 09:33 AM
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ball point needles are made for knits, they do not (cut) into the fabric they slide between the knit. sharps are used for quilting or cottons.
and recommendations are to change your needle with every new project or every 8 hours of sewing which ever comes first. if you get into the habit of changing your needle as recommended you will find you have more consistant stitch quality and your machine will thank you for taking good care of it.
and this applies to all sewing machines...long-arm or home machine both need regular maintenance and needle changes.
and recommendations are to change your needle with every new project or every 8 hours of sewing which ever comes first. if you get into the habit of changing your needle as recommended you will find you have more consistant stitch quality and your machine will thank you for taking good care of it.
and this applies to all sewing machines...long-arm or home machine both need regular maintenance and needle changes.
Originally Posted by quiltlonger
I have a long arm plus a Janome 8000 : I've got the sewing part down but usually don't change a needle till it breaks. Am I wrong??Wanted to know is ball point only for polyester or T shirt quilts??
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