steel wool as a needle sharpener
05-09-2011, 10:08 AM
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Thanks for the information. I was going to buy some steel wool to do this when I went for groceries, but now I am not. Its not worth damaging your sewing machine just to save a little money by not just using a new needle. I am fortunate I have probably 15 needles or so, but I still don't change the needle like I am supposed to.
05-09-2011, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
instead of sandpaper, at the hardware store look for EMERY cloth...it is in the same dept and you can buy by the sheet!
it is black and contains the same emery powder that used to fill the strawberry needle emerys! I would also put a piece of cloth over and under it just in case!
it is black and contains the same emery powder that used to fill the strawberry needle emerys! I would also put a piece of cloth over and under it just in case!
there is also an emery-type sanding sponge that i have cut strips from to smooth out any nicks on the needle plate. I suppose you could use it for needles too.
05-09-2011, 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by bluteddi
I guess I misunderstood the "steek wool.needle sharpener" idea..I thought u just held the bag in your hand ran your needle thru it, as if sewing but with out thread..... I never would have thought to put it under the presser foot of my machine and run the needle thru that way....
Is real emery better than ruby and diamond dust? My strawberry is about 14 years old. Which would it have? The velvet is all worn out and I am scared one of these days it is gonna pop when I poke it! :lol:
05-09-2011, 12:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Kas
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Is real emery better than ruby and diamond dust? My strawberry is about 14 years old. Which would it have? The velvet is all worn out and I am scared one of these days it is gonna pop when I poke it! :lol:
Is real emery better than ruby and diamond dust? My strawberry is about 14 years old. Which would it have? The velvet is all worn out and I am scared one of these days it is gonna pop when I poke it! :lol:
make it a NEW case...with a small piece of velvet or corduroy!
it is probably real emery!
05-09-2011, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by dd
I heard lambs wool will sharpen needles also but really couldn't figure out how that would work. Has anyone ever heard of this?
05-10-2011, 03:39 AM
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Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
Originally Posted by dd
I heard lambs wool will sharpen needles also but really couldn't figure out how that would work. Has anyone ever heard of this?
05-10-2011, 04:06 AM
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Thank you, I was going to do it today, and mentioning it to DH he said that could be detrimental to machine. He said it like I should have known that and I feel kind of dumb. So thank you for the warning so I didn't ruin my machine!
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