How to change a sewing machine needle
Saturday, August 1st, 2015
Changing a sewing machine needle can be a little fiddly, but with a bit of practice will soon become second nature.
1 Put a scrap of fabric underneath your presser foot – if you don’t do this you’re risking dropping a needle into your machine – never a good idea! Using the screwdriver in your tool kit, and with the presser foot lowered, loosen the screw holding the needle in – it’s usually found to the right and above the needle Unscrew just enough for the needle to drop out.
2 Decide what type and size of needle you’re going to use and insert as far as possible into the hole. Needles have a flat shank on one side – this is to help you insert the needle in the right way. On most machines the flat shank faces the back of the machine, but check your manual to ensure this is the same on yours.
3 Holding the needle in place, tighten the screw by hand initially then finish using the screwdriver, making sure it’s snug. It needs to be tight to avoid it wobbling about when you’re sewing, which could result in a broken needle or a damaged throat plate.
4 One reason for needle breakage is a needle that’s too small so swap for a larger one. If the needle leaves obvious holes or there are skipped stitches then it could be too large, so a smaller one may be better.
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