When to replace your sewing machine needle
06-16-2011, 10:48 AM
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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.
06-16-2011, 11:15 AM
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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.
06-16-2011, 11:34 AM
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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.
06-16-2011, 11:36 AM
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good tip
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!
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.
06-16-2011, 11:37 AM
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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/
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/
06-17-2011, 02:46 AM
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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.
06-17-2011, 02:57 AM
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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.
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