Needles...

[ShirleyC]

What kind of needles do you all use?

I've always used the Schmetz embroidery needles, and I've had good luck with those. I've read on other boards where a lot of people use the titanium. What is the difference?

[T-Bags & Rags]

I also use Schmetz and I buy them in bulk!

[MackandMorgan's Mom]

I have Schemtz 75/11...I have no idea what the numbers mean but I have found the 11's do best on everyday materials...anything bigger (numberwise) will leave big holes in t-shirt material!

Anybody got tips on how to choose the right needle?

[rodneytb]

I use Organ titanium needles. They are supposed to last longer, but I don't have enough experience with the others to compare.

[Honeybee]

I really like the Oregon Titanium

[marilynd]

I hear they last longer- I have never tried them. I use mine neeldes forever with no problems.

[ShirleyC]

Honeybee, do you order them on line?

[T-Bags & Rags]

HoneyBee,

Do the Orgeon Titanium last longer than the Schmetz?

[rodneytb]

The last titanium needles I bought were on ebay. They are great and it was a good price.

[rodneytb]

What kind of needle do you use to stitch on leather?

[fun2sew]

I also use Schmetz and I buy them in bulk!

Where do you buy them in bulk if I may ask?

[idesign]

I used to use mainly Organ Titanium, because they really did seem to last longer. I have a new machine now, and it calls for a different type of needle. It's a semi-industrial. I used to use Schmetz too.

[dana]

Why do titanium last longer? I have heard they do, but is it worth the money?

Where can you buy needles in bulk?

[Crafty Connie]

I use Schmetz needles. I too wonder what needle to use for what. I did two backpacks and during the second one, my thread started to loop. Was it because I was using the wrong size needle or was the needle dull already? I too buy them in bulk. (I get lots of tips from fun2sew, she's my sister and the one who directed me to this site. Thanks fun2sew!)

[StitchinGrandma]

What kind of needle do you use to stitch on leather?

Unless I missed it, I didn't see anyone answer you. There is a needle used especially for leather.

I use Klasse most of the time or else Schmetz.

Someone asked for help with which needles to use and when. There is an awesome chart here (http://www.sewing.org/files/guidelines/22_115_sewing_machine_needle_charts.pdf)that will help you tremendously. And you will find much more help on this page (http://www.sewing.org/educator/html/ed_guidelines.html)as well for sewing and fabric choice and many other topics having to do with sewing.

[Snyder.crafting]

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I use Klasse most of the time or else Schmetz.

Someone asked for help with which needles to use and when. There is an awesome chart here (http://www.sewing.org/files/guidelines/22_115_sewing_machine_needle_charts.pdf)that will help you tremendously. And you will find much more help on this page (http://www.sewing.org/educator/html/ed_guidelines.html)as well for sewing and fabric choice and many other topics having to do with sewing.

I use Klasse or Schmetz as well. Thank you for the link to the needle chart. I have been meaning to type one up from the small version I have but I never got around to it.

[StitchinGrandma]

You're welcome. That website has a huge amount of information on it. It's a terrific resource to bookmark.

[Deedles]

I just bought my first Klasse needles yesterday but haven't used them yet. I used Schmetz for years then started buying Organ needles in bulk from Allstitch.com.... http://tinyurl.com/3coljm

I really like the titaniums, they really do last longer. I change needles 3-4 times faster with regular needles.

[StitchinGrandma]

I just bought my first Klasse needles yesterday but haven't used them yet. I used Schmetz for years then started buying Organ needles in bulk from Allstitch.com.... http://tinyurl.com/3coljm

I really like the titaniums, they really do last longer. I change needles 3-4 times faster with regular needles.
I know this has nothing to do with how well a needle works, BUT you will love how easy the Klasse are to get in and out of their little cases. SOOOOOO much easier than opening the Schmetz needles.

[Sew 'N Sane]

I've been using the Titanium Organ needles and I really like them. They do last longer, plus they seem to handle the more dense designs a whole lot better.