Originally Posted by
newestnana
Once I've taken a needle out of its original package I have a LOT of trouble reading/interpreting its size. With "cheaters" (glasses) AND a magnifying glass I might (just might) be able to read the numbers.
However, I don't know how you'd be able to tell the difference between, say, a regular size 14 needle and a size 14 topstitch. Is there some way to know? Metallic? Embroidery?
And what do "red tip", "blue tip" etc. mean?
Sometimes I use several different needles in a day, and am not careful about putting them back in their packaging...any hints to help with this?
Thanks in advance.
I keep my needle packages in a craft box that has multiple compartments. I use a pretty button and put it in the compartment of the needle I have in the machine. If I change the needle even for just an hour I move that button. I always know exactly which needle is in the machine.