I have a really dumb question about needle size!
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I have a really dumb question about needle size!
I've only been sewing for over 50 years, so you'd think I would know the answer to this question. But I don't, I'll admit it (I'm hanging my head, red-faced ). Now my question is this: How do you say this?
needle size 15x1.....Do you say 15 "ex" 1, or 15 "by" 1, 15 "times" 1, or what? I usually end up saying "Fifteen One" to myself.
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needle size 15x1.....Do you say 15 "ex" 1, or 15 "by" 1, 15 "times" 1, or what? I usually end up saying "Fifteen One" to myself.
Hope everyone has a great week, and a wonderful New Year's!
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I also say " 15 by 1" . With wood, you have a two by four, written 2x4, and no one would think of calling it anything but a "two by four"
though I have no idea if the numbers for the needle mean anything - while those for wood are actual dimensions. (Rough cut, before it's planed down to 3.5" by 1.5"). In this old house we do have some walls that were made with rough cut boards - real fun trying to patch in a few studs where an opening had been.
though I have no idea if the numbers for the needle mean anything - while those for wood are actual dimensions. (Rough cut, before it's planed down to 3.5" by 1.5"). In this old house we do have some walls that were made with rough cut boards - real fun trying to patch in a few studs where an opening had been.
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Thanks everyone, it wasn't an important question, but I've been wondering for a while now, and just finally had to ask......so now I know, and I'll say 15 by 1, if I ever have to -- outloud.
BTW Macybaby, I've also wondered if the numbers mean something, so it's good to know I'm not the only one that doesn't know. I've got too much time on my hands if I think of strange things like this......
BTW Macybaby, I've also wondered if the numbers mean something, so it's good to know I'm not the only one that doesn't know. I've got too much time on my hands if I think of strange things like this......
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I guess I don't have sense enough to say either one--I just pick up a pack of needles in the store and check to make sure they are "sharp" as opposed to "ball point", and look at the sizes (12, 14, 16). But now that I have an embroidery machine, it looks like I may have to be more discreet in my purchases.
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I guess I don't have sense enough to say either one--I just pick up a pack of needles in the store and check to make sure they are "sharp" as opposed to "ball point", and look at the sizes (12, 14, 16). But now that I have an embroidery machine, it looks like I may have to be more discreet in my purchases.
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