How to identify used sewing machine needles???????
02-13-2012, 09:49 AM
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02-13-2012, 10:11 AM
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The tomato pincushion works for me. The paper in a plastic bags sound like a good idea as well - I would be afraid that putting them in a plastic bottle would dull the tips of the needles
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02-13-2012, 10:15 AM
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I put my needles thru a piece of paper and mark the type, size and how long used on the paper. I put them in a plastic box with a snap on lid. I don'thave to change needles as frequently as with each project if it has been small. if you use post-it notes you can stick the note on your machine to put the needle back thru the paper when you need to change needles. I hope you can understand this explaination.
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02-13-2012, 12:13 PM
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If you keep track of what you put in the machine in the first place you won't have to try and figure out what it is when you take it out.
I have a craft box from JoAnn's that's just the right size for needle packages. The orange button is for the Janome and the dark red button is for the Pfaff. I put the button in the compartment of the needle I take out and put in the machine. Any loose needle in a compartment has been used but is still good.
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I have a craft box from JoAnn's that's just the right size for needle packages. The orange button is for the Janome and the dark red button is for the Pfaff. I put the button in the compartment of the needle I take out and put in the machine. Any loose needle in a compartment has been used but is still good.
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02-13-2012, 12:40 PM
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This is my method. I just used a fine point permanent sharpie to mark the sections of my tomato pin cushion. I have one section marked "denim","universal", "quilting", "ball point", "sharps", etc. I've even divided sections to note different sizes of needles within a section.
02-13-2012, 01:31 PM
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02-13-2012, 06:58 PM
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i have small paper envelopes about a 3 by 3 size i write the size ond info on the envelope and put the needles inside, then i have a small plastic drawer thing on my sewing table next to my machine and they are right next to me when i need a needle
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