Originally Posted by
maviskw
I broke the left needle on my serger. I called the repair guy and asked what kind of needle needs to go in there. He said just an ordinary sewing machine needle. So I tried to put one in. He must have known I would never be able to do that myself. I wasted a lot of time on that before I gave up.
Aw, I am sorry to hear that. The repair guy is correct about using an ordinary sewing machine needle. Because of the tight space in the needle area, it can be tricky to put in a needle, especially since the needles are kinda close to each other. Try using one of these gadgets for holding a sewing machine needle in place while you install it. Most needles have a flat side, and the gadget's opening has a flat side. This makes it easier to make sure the needle is facing the right direction while it is being put in.