How often do you change your needle?
10-20-2011, 09:24 AM
#11
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I changed to the titanium needle recently and am much happier with how long they last. Before I would change when a needle broke, changed to a different type, had a problem with the stitch or did a through cleaning which all means about once a month or so depending on what I was working on.
10-20-2011, 09:36 AM
#14
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Tintanium needles #12 from Superior Threads are the only needles I use - according to Bob's website they last 8x longer than other needles
Mine's been in for more than a year and still doing fine.
http://www.superiorthreads.com
Mine's been in for more than a year and still doing fine.
http://www.superiorthreads.com
10-20-2011, 09:45 AM
#16
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Originally Posted by Glassquilt
The thread about rotary cutters got me thinking. How often do I change my needle compared to how often do I change my rotary blade? If the needle needs to be changed every so many hours, maybe I could tie my blades to that.
I usually change when I hear the needle 'pop' while going through the fabric.
I usually change when I hear the needle 'pop' while going through the fabric.
10-20-2011, 09:50 AM
#17
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I change my needle at the beginning of each new project. Find that I get better stitch quality and control....Needles are relatively inexpensive...and the quality of your sewing will improve.
10-20-2011, 09:53 AM
#18
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I'm a terrible soul.... I rarely change my needle.. until I hit a pin and break it... I know I know... it's bad on the machine.. but I"m on a tight budget..
I was given some " used" needles by another board member that changed her needle freq... I sharpen them and sew right along with them.. This saves me so much money.....
If any of u needle changers wish to donate used needles , I'd love to salvage them.... I sew for Veterans ( American Veterans Project - bluteddies Veterans) I freq sew heavy duck or upolstery fabrics and the needles really help keep costs down.
PM me if anyone wishes to donate used needles ( dull not broken or bend ones.. I can do that on my own... LOL)
thanks
I was given some " used" needles by another board member that changed her needle freq... I sharpen them and sew right along with them.. This saves me so much money.....
If any of u needle changers wish to donate used needles , I'd love to salvage them.... I sew for Veterans ( American Veterans Project - bluteddies Veterans) I freq sew heavy duck or upolstery fabrics and the needles really help keep costs down.
PM me if anyone wishes to donate used needles ( dull not broken or bend ones.. I can do that on my own... LOL)
thanks
10-20-2011, 10:33 AM
#20
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Originally Posted by Rhaorth
how do you know when a needle needs to be changed (other than the obvious.. it broke)
And that tells me I should have changed it hours ago. :roll:
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