when should i change the needle on my sewing machine i have a janome quilting companion

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Originally Posted by cyndiofthevortex

I just went to a thread seminar and it was recommended that the needle be changed every 8 hours of sewing, unless you use a titanium needle. They last twice as long.

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Titanium coated needles last 5 - 8 times longer than an uncoated needle, according to Dr. Bob at Superior thread - Why use Titanium-coated Needles?


I don't keep count, but they definately outlast the uncoated needles.

As to how often a needle should be changed depends a lot on what you have been sewing; have accidently hit a pin or two or have been tugging instead of letting the feed dogs and /or the walking foot do the work (puts stress on the needle shaft).

I am bad for changing needles. They usually get changed when they break or get bent, Or go thunk thunk thunk. Or i make something sheer or with knit fabric.

I change my needle after every project....needles are not really that expensive if you get them at Joann's when they have a sale on the notions wall! I have a Plano box that I keep my needles in and when I see a sale I check to see what I'm low on and will stock up. I never reuse a needle....I have them in an old pill container don't like the idea of just throwing them in the trash...what should I do with them....hum maybe I'll post this question....