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Why Did My Sewing Machine Needle Break?
From time to time we all make mistakes in sewing. Yes even experienced sewers can make these same mistakes. So whether you are just learning to sew, or have been sewing for years take the extra time needed before starting a new project to be sure you don't damage your machine or injure yourself with a broken needle. It can be frustrating and costly to continually break needles during your sewing.
Breaking needles is not only costly, but is definitely something you want to avoid. When a needle breaks it can fall into the bottom portion of the machine, get lodged in the bobbin case or some place else you can't see. If you have trouble threading a needle, just imagine how hard it would be to find that tiny tip that broke off? When the tips fall into your machine it could damage your sewing machine and this can lead to costly repair bills. If that is your only sewing machine, that means waiting weeks to get it back! Another danger with broken needles is the tips of the needles can fly out towards your face, and the last thing you want is a sewing machine needle flying towards your face!
Here are the most common reasons for breaking needles. A few extra steps to double check your setup before you start sewing can save you time, pain and avoid costly repair bills!
- Your needle was of poor quality. Use good quality, polished steel needles
- You are pulling the fabric through the machine. When you pull the fabric through the machine it puts stress on the need and bends it out of place.
- The needle is installed incorrectly. Check your manual to be sure it is inserted properly.
- The needle may be to delicate for the fabric your working with. Use heavy-gauge needles for sewing heavier fabric like denim or leather.
- You may have hit a pin. If possible, don't sew over pins. Pin so that they don't pass through the presser foot or remove them as you approach the presser foot, and before they actually go under the presser foot.
- The presser foot is loose. This will cause the needle to hit the foot and bend. There should be a screw with which you can tighten the foot.
- The needle plate is loose. Make sure it is secured tightly and in the correct place for the needle to pass through.
- You have a single-hole-plate on the machine, and are using a decorative stitch like zigzag or some other stitch that is wider, and you are hitting the plate. Change to a plate that is meant for wider stitches and therefore has a wider hole.
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