How can you tell.......
08-31-2011, 04:48 PM
#51
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The popping sound is my cue to change it also. I don't go by how many hours sewn with them because some projects give the needle more of a workout, like paper piecing or making baskets for example. If I happen to bend one I change it right away.
09-01-2011, 03:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Murphy
I talked to a professional seamstress here and she does not change after each project. If it drags or pulls on fabric or breaks then she changes. I do not change my needle as often as I have seen others do here and have had no problems. Personal choice I think.
Originally Posted by SavedByGrace
How can you tell when it's time to replace a needle?
09-01-2011, 11:56 AM
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I change my needle depending on the project I am doing and which sewing machine I am using.
My Viking Rose will NOT sew-- skips stitches, bundles the bobbin thread, etc- if the needle does not match the thread and the application. I could try to sew but it won't be fun.
My Pfaff is about the same. When I get tension difficulties, I change a needle, and usually that helps.
My vintage Singer can be stitching along for days. she seems to like certain needles.:)
My Viking Rose will NOT sew-- skips stitches, bundles the bobbin thread, etc- if the needle does not match the thread and the application. I could try to sew but it won't be fun.
My Pfaff is about the same. When I get tension difficulties, I change a needle, and usually that helps.
My vintage Singer can be stitching along for days. she seems to like certain needles.:)
09-01-2011, 02:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Tartan
I change mine when the needle makes a little pop as it sews(like someone already mentioned) if I haven't broken or bent it first. If it is just dull, I save it for sewing on my treadle. My treadle doesn't really care how old the needle is. As long as it can get through the fabric, it will sew.
09-02-2011, 04:20 AM
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ok folks, here is a funny story. I think it is anyway. I was new to quilting about 4 years ago and I started out sewing on quilts for the church quilting group. One year I sewed 186 quilts. No joke using the same needle. When I heard that I should have been changing the needle between each quilt, I darn near died laughing. 186. That was sewing the squares together for bed sized quilts. LOL I'm still in awe at my lack of knowledge back then. LOL
09-04-2011, 08:25 AM
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I change mine for every project, usually; sewing machine dealer recommended changing after every 8 hours of sewing. I figure I'm pretty close.
Also, when a needle is getting dull, the machine sounds a lot more like thunk, thunk, thunk, than when a needle is new.
Also, when a needle is getting dull, the machine sounds a lot more like thunk, thunk, thunk, than when a needle is new.
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