If I am posting this in the wrong section please let me know..
When I took my machine in to the shop for repairs..the sales clerk ask me what I was embroidering when the machine locked up..I told her a towel topper. I then proceeded to tell her that I installed a new 11 embr. needle before bringing it in to the shop..she looked at me and said " you surely don't use that when you embroider do? well she then told me to use the same needles on the embroidery machine that I would use if I were sewing..there is so much confusing information out there on stablizers and needles so I am just wondering what needles, (types & sizes) do all of you use? I thought you pretty much were suppose to use embroidery type needles as the eye allows the thread to have less friction? any input would greatly be appreciated on this subject..and tia
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I was told when I bought my first Brother to use embroidery needles - I use Schmetz - and they come in 75/11 and 90/14. A different dealer told me to use sewing needles, which I have in a variety of sizes, 70/10 to 110. But I find the embroidery needles give less shredding of the thread.
145304You posted in the PERFECT place, Kathy, that's what the Community was intended for! Well, I use Janome embroidry needles from my dealer for my Janome 300E, or Organ Titanium. The size, as far as I understand, just tells you how thick the needle is and how large the hole. The heavier needles are made for heavier fabric, thinner for lighter fabric, and embroidery needles have a larger eye to not shred thread. I hardly see how you could muck up your machine just using a size 11 needle, unless you broke it off in the machine or bent it and nicked the bobbin case. Maybe a heavier needle for toweling? And for metallic threads, there is a metallic needle designed to make them easier to sew. Did they tell you why the machine locked up? And what kind of machine do you have? Hugs, Marji
33451Thanks for posting and thanks to all for there input , Hugs Yvonne
132773Kathy, I see you got your answer - so I will leave you with a flower. *4U
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by mouse
19 May 2009
thank you.Im open to any thing you ladies can teach me.alot of you been embroidery sewing for years
211079I have been using Organ 70/10 for everything except for denim. Have I been using the wrong needles? I have a Singer Futura. I haven't been having any problems with them.
4828I don't know much about this so I will just give *'s and wait and read the answers.
27608It might depend on your machine. I have a JanomeMC300E and always use the Janome blue tipped 11 on most of my embroidery.And ball point on stretchknit fabrics and fleecy.That is the way I was shown when I got my machine. I also only use Janome needles for my Janomes, because the shank is slightly shorter.
27382Hi there lv2sew - I personally use only SCHMETZ Universal needles. Because I mostly sew on cotton I tend to use the 80/12 needles. Sometimes I may use a 90/14 it depends on the fabric choice. If you are sewing on denim then you would use a stronger needle etc.
This is just my personal choice. I am sure some of the professional sewers will add more information.
Thanks for the question.
Love and blessings Chris
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by mouse
19 May 2009
Last year for a friend.Iput poo and eyor on demin jacket.came out very pretty.I was so proud of it.ha ha
234497You're in the right place. (((Love))) general questions about embroidery here
))))DON'T LOVE(((( design and freebie posts here :)
Sorry--don't know much about needles, so I'll wait and read the answers. I keep a needle in project after project and haven't noticed much difference. It is an embroidery needle, however.
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by lv2sew
18 May 2009
thanks...I am trying to figure out where to post what on this site..jeesh you think by now I would know a little something...
by daisy530
18 May 2009
I think I posted my first question in Bookmarks LOL. Someone told me about it and was kind enough to put it into general. Thanks again to Handy. :)
12707This is a guide one of the Cuties posted a while back.
Reference Guide for embroidery needles Fabric,
Size (US/European),
Point Canvas 75/11
Sharp point Coated or Waterproof fabrics 75/11
Sharp or light ball point Corduroy 75/11
Sharp or ball point Cotton sheeting 75/11 to 90/14
Sharp point Denim 75/11
Sharp point Dress Shirt (Woven) 75/11 to 90/14
Ball point Golf Shirt (Cotton/Poly, Knit) 75/11 to 90/14
Light ball point Golf Shirt (100% Cotton) 75/11 to 90/14
Light ball point Lace 75/11
Sharp point Leather 75/11 to 90/14
Sharp point Lingerie and silk 75/11
Sharp, light ball point Lycra or Spandex 75/11 to 90/14
Medium ball point Nylon 75/11 to 90/14
Light ball point Organza 75/11
Ball point Rayon 75/11
Ball point Satin Jacket 75/11
Ball point Sweater Knit 75/11
Ball point Sweatshirt 75/11 to 90/14
Light ball point Taffeta 75/11
Ball point Terry cloth 75/11
Sharp or ball point Velvet 75/11
Ball point Vinyl 75/11 Sharp point
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by lv2sew
18 May 2009
Thank you very much...I am going to do some experimenting when I get the machine back...JoAnn's will be having the notions wall on sale at the end of the month and will be sure to stock up on several schmetz types and sizes...
46153I had to take my machine in a few weeks ago.I was using a size 11 and the repair man said not to use a 11.He told me to use a 14.it had also locked up.
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by lv2sew
18 May 2009
hmmm. that's interesting to hear this..guess I was killing my machine...although I have used 14's on heavier fabrics...and used a few ballpoints when doing knits...
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