When to replace your sewing machine needle
06-17-2011, 03:32 AM
#21
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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.
06-17-2011, 03:37 AM
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changing needles I didn't realize that they do get dull. I kept hearing this Pop Pop when sewing but didn't realize it was the dull needle . so now I change for each new project if I have sewn for at east eight hours and dI do nt hear that pop sound.
06-17-2011, 03:52 AM
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Unless it is titanium, most people recommend after 8 hours of sewing it should be replaced. Titanium needles last about 5times longer.
A good rule of thumb is to know that it is already too late when you hear the popping sound as it goes into the fabric. Definitely change it then.
A good rule of thumb is to know that it is already too late when you hear the popping sound as it goes into the fabric. Definitely change it then.
06-17-2011, 04:30 AM
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Hi
When I purchased by Bernina 440 EQ last year, I was told by my dealer that you should change the needle after 8 hours of sewing. Not sure if this holds true for a long arm quilting machine.
NormaBeth
When I purchased by Bernina 440 EQ last year, I was told by my dealer that you should change the needle after 8 hours of sewing. Not sure if this holds true for a long arm quilting machine.
NormaBeth
06-17-2011, 04:33 AM
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Like a few others have mentioned, I can hear when I need to change the needle and I'm guessing you'll get to that point as well. In case you aren't sure what to listen for, do a simple test. Put in a new needle and listen closely. Then, put in the old needle and see if you can hear the popping noise.
I also change the needle when I've spent a fair amount of time doing something like paper piecing.
I also change the needle when I've spent a fair amount of time doing something like paper piecing.
06-17-2011, 05:04 AM
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On the same subject, but a slightly different direction. I've learned when you have problems to first check if your needle is all the way up in the needle holder. If it loosens & slips just a bit, there will be issues.
06-17-2011, 06:26 AM
#29
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I love this idea! I don't change my needle often enough for sure - and this would be a great way to force myself to do it! Thanks (and thanks to your HomeEc teacher too...too bad they don't still offer HomeEc classes!)
06-17-2011, 06:41 AM
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I'm not sure what other's do but my rule of thumb is to change the needle about every 8 hours of sewing time, unless it get's jammed and nicked or bent, change it immediately!
I clean out the bobbin area using a 3/4" paint bruh and give the machine a tiny drop of oil every time I change the bobbin. This helps prevent thread jams from the lint.
I clean out the bobbin area using a 3/4" paint bruh and give the machine a tiny drop of oil every time I change the bobbin. This helps prevent thread jams from the lint.
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