Originally Posted by Murphy
I talked to a professional seamstress here and she does not change after each project. If it drags or pulls on fabric or breaks then she changes. I do not change my needle as often as I have seen others do here and have had no problems. Personal choice I think.
Originally Posted by SavedByGrace
How can you tell when it's time to replace a needle?
I agree. I have two industrial machines and have to special order needles. Thankfully they just seem to go and go!