Changing Needles
#3
I started using titanium plated machine needles. They last much longer then regular needles. I can machine quilt several big size quilts with one needle. I can tell when the needle goes dull so it's not just a guess on my part. I buy these:
.... Most professionals recommend changing the needle every project or, if you count, every 8 hours. Imagine having a needle that will last 40 to 60 hours. This is equivalent to saving 80% on the cost of needles.....
http://www.superiorthreads.com/shop/...s/description/
.... Most professionals recommend changing the needle every project or, if you count, every 8 hours. Imagine having a needle that will last 40 to 60 hours. This is equivalent to saving 80% on the cost of needles.....
http://www.superiorthreads.com/shop/...s/description/
#9
I used to change them when I broke one - but my BFF taught me the differrence between how the machine sews & sounds when the needle is dull, so now I might start changing them more often than just when I break one - maybe!
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05-21-2012 09:03 AM