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03-23-2011, 02:06 AM

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KandiKane

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Originally Posted by Pam H

I just put on the needle plate that has a small hole for the needle to go through (as opposed to the one that allows zigzag). How do I remind myself not to use zigzag before exchanging the plates? I am sure someone has come up with a brilliant idea.

I make a check list out and follow it every time I start, just like when you drive a car ,now that check list is planted in my mind of what to do before starting..good luck

03-23-2011, 02:57 AM

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quilter711

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I start with moving the wheel by hand before I start sewing. This is a habit that I started when I first starting sewing. This is a no fail if you do this each time you start sewing a piece of fabric.

Nancy

03-23-2011, 03:36 AM

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Originally Posted by scowlkat

My first clue is when the needle breaks in half!

I also use this method. :wink: It's very effective.

03-23-2011, 03:58 AM

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quiltmaker

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Originally Posted by Pam H

Well don't know about brilliant ideas for you but it does take time to remember to change those needle plates for particular sewing. A checklist sounds like a good idea but unfortunately I've also learned the hard way but it gets easier all the time when needing to change the needle plate. Generally what I do is of course start with the single hole plate for my piecing and also take out my other plate with the pressure foot I am intending on using. It helps a lot but doesn't mean I always remember.

Will be interesting to hear others thoughts on this subject.