Sewing Machine Needles Don’t Last Forever!!!

Damaged Needle - Closeup
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The needle is not a permanent machine part.

Needles get dull from use. Needles are meant to be changed.

Clues to Changing the Needle - Shredding or broken threads - - Skipped stitches - - Puckered or damaged fabrics - - Wiggly squiggly seams - - Popping, clicking or clunking sound -