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kendriga
Nov 24, 2010
Does anyone have suggestions on what is the best size and brand needle for machine quilting and fabric piecing? -
skoshr
Apr 02, 2008
It was mentioned to prevent stitches from skipping you must use the smallest needle possible. you should never use a needle smaller that size 10. Usually a standard size 12 works fine on sheer fabrics. the skipping of stitches can be caused by many things. A dull needle, a bent needle, a needle that is too small for the thread, or improper machine "hook to needle" timing. Remember, the smaller the needle- the smaller the needle eye. If the needle eye is too small for the thread to easily pass through, it will cause the thread to build up and break, and or the needle to pull into the needle plate and break. If it's not the needle or thread causing skipping your machine likely needs a timing adjustment. Find a reputable s/m mechanic who won't charge you too much for this relatively simple procedure. Preferably one who sells your brand of sewing machine. As far as using cheap needles; It
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Jul 01, 2006
To prevent stitches from skipping on sheer material, you need to use the smallest needle possible. If this still does not help, as i find it doesn't sometimes, you can place newspaper to the bottom side of the material and sew as normal. The newspaper will get sewn to the material at the same time, and when finished you can just rip the paper off. If pieces still remain, you can soak the material until the newspaper goes soggy and it will pull off easily. Put the material out to dry and thoroughly shake off any remaining pieces when material is dry.
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Jul 01, 2006
To prevent stitches from skipping on sheer material, you need to use the smallest needle possible. If this still does not help, as i find it doesn't sometimes, you can place newspaper to the bottom side of the material and sew as normal. The newspaper will get sewn to the material at the same time, and when finished you can just rip the paper off. If pieces still remain, you can soak the material until the newspaper goes soggy and it will pull off easily. Put the material out to dry and thoroughly shake off any remaining pieces when material is dry.
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Jun 30, 2006
Cheap needles are not a bargain, they don't hold up, may not have a good point, and are subject to breaking. Cheap needles are often the cause of skipped stitches. Schmetz and Organ are two brands of needles that are good to use.
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Nov 22, 2005
I have been sewing for many years and until recently had never heard of a "stretch needle". Many other long-time stitchers I have talked to had also never heard of it, but it makes all the difference! No more skipped stitches or broken thread. You can find stretch needles at most major fabric stores. You still need to stretch the fabric as you sew to allow for the give in the seam.
