Goopy Needle Question
#1
I have been zig zag stitching over a pattern I did with heat and bond. I have gone through 3 needles already because of the goopy build up on the needles. I was just wondering if any of you clean your needles as you go and what do you use or just keep replacing them?
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#3
I ended up having to sew it because it just wasn't sticking as well as it should have... bummer but it still looks great! Nice not to have to worry about it coming apart either. I will search out a "sewable" brand next time.
#6
Go and find yourself an emery strawberry. Most LQS over here stock them, so you hould be able to find them.The emery in the strawberry will rub the goop right off. Also great for taking the little burrs offf pins that are still pointy, but not able to go through fabric.
They look like a straberry pincushion, but they're really heavy for their size.
They look like a straberry pincushion, but they're really heavy for their size.
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Thank you for asking this question, I was wondering the same thing. Rubbing alcohol, DUH! I knew that, guess the brain has been stuck on DUH here lately.
#10
You can also use that 'GOOP BE GONE" as seen on TV. You can buy it at Target and Walmart. It's for taking stickers off. Put some on a cotton ball or a cosmetic pad works best, and just wipe off the needle! The goop is gone!!
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