Sewing machine needles
#1
Sewing machine needles
I am new at sewing on a machine. When do I change needles and what needles do I need to use? My machine came with regular needles. Reading some of your blogs, I need to use different needles. Would you offer me suggestions?
#3
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maybe this chart will help you. http://www.sewing.org/files/guidelin...dle_charts.pdf
or this one http://www.joann.com/on/demandware.s...df/PA00223.pdf
here's another one: http://www.sewmamasew.com/2009/06/se...o-choose-them/ or this one: http://www.craftstylish.com/item/145...ge-your-needle
. I usually change my needle when I see a difference in the sewing. If I have gone thru many thicki layers for a long time ( working on a quilt) it will be one needle per quilt. If it's just sewing on plain fabric, it may not be as often.
or this one http://www.joann.com/on/demandware.s...df/PA00223.pdf
here's another one: http://www.sewmamasew.com/2009/06/se...o-choose-them/ or this one: http://www.craftstylish.com/item/145...ge-your-needle
. I usually change my needle when I see a difference in the sewing. If I have gone thru many thicki layers for a long time ( working on a quilt) it will be one needle per quilt. If it's just sewing on plain fabric, it may not be as often.
#5
The needle size depends on the thread type and the weight and ply of the thread. I use thin thread for piecing and in my bobbin so I use a size 80 needle. I use Superior (Organ) Titanium topstitch needles for machine quilting and piecing.
#6
You might want to check nearby LQS's. The one nearest me had coupon specials at least monthly and sells the needles in boxes of 100.
I don't use the titanium needles because I would rather the needle break than my machine. I guess I am old fashioned.
I don't use the titanium needles because I would rather the needle break than my machine. I guess I am old fashioned.
#7
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Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: NW IL
Posts: 493
LOL the titanium needles will break easly if you pull or push your fabric the same using a Schultz needles. The titanium needles are coated with titanium not solid titanium. Titanium-coated needles last longer and run cooler, that last 10 times longer than ordinary ones.
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