In the quest to save money on sewing machine repair bills let's explore possible issues that may appear to behind a sewing machine that breaks needles.
1. Remove obstacles.
Don't sew over pins! If you break a needle while sewing over a pin make sure to take the time to check under the needle plate that make no lingering parts of the needle are left behind. And sewing over pins even if the needle doesn't break, can cause the needle end to become blunt or can bend the needle.
2. Incorrect needle for machine.
Make sure that you're using the correct needle for your sewing machine. Most sewing machines can take generic (Klasse, Schmetz and Lammertz) needles. Check your sewing machine manual if your sewing machine will only use a variety of needles.
3. Incorrect needle for fabric.
Use the correct size and needle type for the fabrics you are working with, specific fabrics (leather, knits, etc.) require specific needles. Most sewing books have a fabric - needle - thread chart that provides a general guide to follow in testing out your options.
4. Pulling the fabric.
Let the feed dogs guide the fabric under the presser foot to avoid putting unnecessary pressure on the needle. If there are several layers of fabric to be guided under the presser foot consider using a walking foot. For bulky sections in your sewing consider using a Jean-a-ma-jig to take some of the stress off the sewing machine and needle.
5. The needle may be incorrectly inserted.
Make certain that the needle is set all the way up against the stop when changing the needle and securing it in place.
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