Changing Sewing Machine Needles

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07-04-2010, 08:18 AM

#21

Luv Quilts and Cats

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Hi ReRe. I change my needle with each new quilt or so. Dull needles can cause problems, just like anything that is sharp and gets dull.

07-04-2010, 08:24 AM

#22

gollytwo

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dsb38327

As long as my skin still gets stuck into the needle when I 'tip' it to see if it is still sharp I am probably not going to dump it yet. /Regards, Dorothy

ditto

07-04-2010, 08:40 AM

#23

oldhag

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I buy my needles by the hundred packs. I change mine frequently....saves a lot of trouble . Why worry about a nickle piece when you're using a machine that is worth a lot of money and chance having to send in your machine for repairs or ruining your work. Seems like cheap insurance.

07-04-2010, 08:42 AM

#24

MadQuilter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sewjoyce

Needles wear out. The points get dull and can damage your fabric and can cause the machine not to work as well.

Well said. A dull needle will also put a bigger hole in the fabric than necessary. I don't change mine as often as the experts recommend, but I always know when I am past the point. I can actually feel and hear the difference.

Old needles can be used for paper pieced perforations.

07-04-2010, 09:48 AM

#25

littlehud

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I don't change mine often enough. You are changing my mind here. I'll spend a few cents to save a lot.

07-04-2010, 11:37 AM

#26

Pam

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Needles are cheap compared to what I paid for my machine and fabric. Just taking good care of an investment, but then I am one of those silly people who oils and cleans my machine, too.

07-06-2010, 02:05 AM

#27

watterstide

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Pam

Needles are cheap compared to what I paid for my machine and fabric. Just taking good care of an investment, but then I am one of those silly people who oils and cleans my machine, too.

LOL! Amen!
i just cleaned my little travel Janome, and i could not belive the lint that was built up in between the feed dogs...
i have/use a few mascara brushes that i got at a make-up counter for free.

07-06-2010, 02:25 AM

#28

Gal

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My sewing machine is my friend, I clean, oil and maintain her including changing needles, often! I like to hear her purr along!!! This way I trust our friendship will last for many many years to come!

Gal

07-06-2010, 03:14 AM

#29

mlaceruby

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I change mine everyday!
moring routine is wind several bobbins and change the needle.
but I sew 8-10 sometimes 12 hours a day!
They do get dull and your piecing is more accurate with a sharp needle!