Snap. My sewing machine needle just broke why?
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Envision this, seaming together two pieces of fabrics with your computerized sewing machine and the needle shatters. The first thought that comes to mind is that the computerized sewing machine is not in proper working order and needs to be taken back for a refund, however most times needle breakage is not caused by the machine; but by the user. To eradicate unneeded repairs, I will inform you of some popular user dilemmas and possible answers to sewing machine needle breakage.
One common user problem is improper needle insertion into the machine. Many machines today use a needle that has a flat side and a round side. When replacing your broken needle you need make sure that the new needle is inserted into your machine with the flat side to the back of the machine. You must also make sure the needle is as far into the machine as possible. Many people are unaware that the needle goes farther into the machine and accidently only put the needle in half way; thus causing the machine to be un-calibrated and break a needle.
You must also make sure that the needle clamp screw is tight and not loose. A loose needle clamp screw could cause the needle to slip out of the machine or out of position causing needle breakage.
A different problem that commonly occurs is incorrect threading. If the machine is not correctly threaded the thread may get wrapped up or tangled causing the needle to break. Always make sure your thread is not getting caught up in your machine, otherwise the hung up thread could cause a tangled thread mess or needle breakage.
Machine tension is another aspect which should you should be wary of because unsuitable machine tension leads to preventable needle breakage. To avoid needle breakage due to improper tension, it is essential to make sure your tension is not set either too high or too low.
Another thing to keep in mind when sewing is the how well matched the needle and thread is with the fabric. When sewing thick material like denim or leather, you should use a thick needle. A thick needle will help reduce needle breakage because they are stronger than the standard to fine needles. Also when sewing you should be aware that polyester thread is ideal for a project using stretchy material and cotton is ideal for material with no stretchiness. Using the correct needle, thread and fabric combination will help reduce the breakage of needles.
Pulling on fabric instead of letting the machine feed the fabric itself can create an unnecessary problem. This unnecessary strain could cause the needle to shatter or bend. A bent needle can result in needle breakage, or incorrect sewing. It is important to be wary of bent needles as well as broken needles for they can lead to disastrous sewing results.
Needle breakage may become a thing of the past just by following these simple instructions, which will save you time and money caused by common and easily avoidable mistakes.
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