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how do you know when you need to change needles ? after how many stiches ? Can you notice is somehow ?
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64451✽
I think this depends on the type of needles you are using and what type of fabric you are stitching. Titanium needles in my opinion last longer. As for how long they last, I am not sure. Sometimes I will notice that my stitches tend to loop and then I know it is time for a change. Depending on what I am stitching I also
change needle size.
Hope this helps
Michelle
change needle size.
Hope this helps
Michelle
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thanks for the help !
Don't mean to distract from the original question, but, this is the first I've heard such a thing and am rudely interrupting. Sorry. @michemb: You will change needle size in the middle of a design? Really? That sounds very interesting - what would you change and when? When you are on a 3rd layer and the design is becoming very dense? (speculating, and should just be quiet to let you answer). Would love to hear more!!!
I change needle size depending on the type of fabric I am stitching. My machine has a built in guide that tells me what stabilizer and needle size to use. If my thread starts to break or snag I will change in the middle of a design.
I have done that also
PS- I just back up about 6-10 stitches before starting.
what a machine; if it tells you what kind of neelde and stabilize you need. Which type do you have?
I have the RUBY by husqvarna viking. I like it very much.
18403✽
Some say change needle after 20,000 stitches; with superior needles, it can vary up to 100,000. I find that the thread sometimes starts to break when needles dull. Also, if the needle punching thru fabric sounds more like toc,toc,toc(louder)-its time to change needle.
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I agree, the toc, toc, is a definite indicator.
okay this really helps. 'cos today my thread broke serveral times. and yes indeed I've heard that toc,toc, toc sound.
Thanks !
Thanks !
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starlizard
04 Nov 2011
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I've been told that needles should be changed after 8 hours of stitch time... but, I think that the type of fabrics, stabilizer, and the density of the stitching should also be taken into consideration. However, I've discovered that the 8 hour mark is pretty close to being accurate regardless. Michelle is probably right about the titanium needles, too.
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thanks for the explaination !
starlizard and pcteddy are right... I didn't think about changing needles also if you had trouble with snaggin in material sometimes they get bent just slightly... I broke alot of needles lol
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11271✽
I go by the toc - toc sound others mention and if the thread starts to shred. If I am working on velcro or vinyl or very dense things they tend to dull faster.
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thanks for the explaination !
20661✽
The shop where I worked for a while recommended changing at 10 hours of embroidery. I've used them for longer than that as I tend to keep up with the time that goes into each design. A good sign for changing is if thread starts shredding and/or breaking.
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thanks for your help !
6030✽
Your machine will sound different when you are stitching like the toc toc and your thread will break more frequently.
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grandmamek
04 Nov 2011
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I change needles after reaching 8 hours of stitching. Sometimes more frequently if I notice a strange sound that does not sound right.
19452✽
Good question and great answers! Thanks for asking!
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* 4 all!
7672✽
My tech tells me to change needles about every 20,000 stitches -- but I go by what my machine is doing: Breaking thread/thunking sound/ looped stitches/ messy stitches -- then I change the needle.
Sometimes these problems mentioned above can also be a bobbin problem (wound wrong) or sometimes I get a pre-wound that is bad, so if changing the needle does not help - check your bobbin.
MJDG
Sometimes these problems mentioned above can also be a bobbin problem (wound wrong) or sometimes I get a pre-wound that is bad, so if changing the needle does not help - check your bobbin.
MJDG
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thanks. I think I have a "bad" bleu bobbin. If I use it, the thread regullary breaks. If I then turn aroung the bobbin, it works out fine. Have written "Top" on the bobbin.
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I have a Bernina and I was told to change the embroidery need after I've stitched about 6 projects. I ususally go longer. I agree if your machine sounds funny or the stitches look bad....change!
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thanks for the info !