::Broken needles::
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craftgrrlI'm sorry to re-post about a similar problem I'm having.
It seems I keep breaking my machine needles. I've figured out that it is not the size of the needle that is causing it. I've been using size 16 and 18 needles to sew through thick fabric. When it's going through 4 layers of canvas ( or even material not as thick ) it will get stuck and won't go through. Also the needle will bend slightly to the left. Then eventually it will break. I've broken 3 needles in less than a week!
What am I doing wrong?
How can I fix this problem?
It seems I keep breaking my machine needles. I've figured out that it is not the size of the needle that is causing it. I've been using size 16 and 18 needles to sew through thick fabric. When it's going through 4 layers of canvas ( or even material not as thick ) it will get stuck and won't go through. Also the needle will bend slightly to the left. Then eventually it will break. I've broken 3 needles in less than a week!
What am I doing wrong?
How can I fix this problem?
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