How often do you change your needles?
#31
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: in the sticks of PA
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I change my needle after every project when I clean out the bobbin case and all it’s parts. More often if I am using a fabric like flannel, fleece or something like that. I try to be vigilant about that!
#39
I clean my machine after every project or every 2 weeks. I never thought to change needles - I do that when the sound changes. I have a computer vacuum that has a 1.4 inch nozzle attachment to clean way down under.
#40
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Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Heart of Colorado's majestic mountains!
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I change my needle if it sounds 'off', catches in the fabric because of a burr or bend or it breaks. I never sew over pins. I use the right size and type of needle for the project that I am working on. I have started using the titanium needles and they last a very long time. I can't imagine changing needles every project or every eight hours.
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