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#22
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Originally Posted by emerald46
The needle will also start making a slight "pop" noise when it pierces the fabric. I change mine after every project sometimes before, when I start to hear the magic sound.
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If it drags or pulls on fabric or breaks then I change. I do not change my needle as often as I have seen others do here and have had no problems. I sew over pins and don't have much of a problem with breaking the needles. I sew on the average of 3 to 5 hours per day. Personal choice I think.
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Ellen
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Originally Posted by Cheri_J
you should change your needle after each project or every 10-14 hours of sewing. That's what my dealer told me.
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Originally Posted by Treasureit
I change my needle only when I have a problem or it breaks. Sewing machine dealers are like any other saleperson - sell sell sell! If it works I use it.
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Generally every 8 hours of working is the rule of thumb. However, whenever you hear a popping sound when the needle goes in - it is definitely time as you have left it too late. One gets used to "knowing" when it is time - don't wait until the needle breaks to do it.
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