Stretch Needles
#2
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I'm thinking you mean a stretch needle, one that you would normally use for knits. This needle has a deeper "scarf," an indentation that allows a longer thread loop to form, making it easier for the bobbin hook to grab it, so you don't get skipped stitches. In some cases, a ball point needle is also referred to as a stretch needle. The ball point needle will slip between the threads of a knit (stretchy fabric), not cut them and allow the fabric to run. Since you are sewing on cotton fabric, I'm not sure that I know why it would be an advantage.
#3
Yes, that is the needle I'm talking about, sorry for the misspelling.
There was someone today that mentioned these needles and she said that was the only needle she used to quilt with, not sure why. Wish I knew.
There was someone today that mentioned these needles and she said that was the only needle she used to quilt with, not sure why. Wish I knew.
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I use stretch needles on my Brother 1500S. I was having trouble when I was doing free motion using the universal 90/14, thread breaking, skipped stitches, but, using the stretch needles, problem solved. They are kind of hard to find, I usually order them 100 at a time.
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