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Advice on needles for Babylock Evolution?
allorache Advanced Beginner OR USA Member since 12/10/11 Posts: 74	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/13/13 10:01 PM So I liked my Imagine, but I REALLY wanted a coverstitch...my dealer let me trade up to the Evolution. So it says it uses ELx705CF needles, with the "CF" standing for "chrome finish". So, I can find 100 Organ ELx705 needles at ctusa.com for $34. But they don't say "chrome finish". On the other hand, the best bulk price I can find on the Schmetz ELx705CF (that do have the chrome finish) is $126 for a box of 100. Quite a price difference! I can't find any Organ needles that say they are "CF". Advice, please -- is it worth it to pay almost 4x as much for the Schmetz CF? Or has anybody found them cheaper somewhere? Many thanks ------ Now a Babylock girl almost all the way - Ellegante 3, Evolution, and Melody. Plus a Sailrite LSZ-1 for those heavy duty projects
sewsally   Intermediate WA USA Member since 8/18/02 Posts: 1200	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 1/13/13 11:18 PM Do you have the manual? It should specify the needles in there. Might even be on a label somewhere on the machine. I have the BL Imagine and a separate BL coverstitch -- LOVE them both. -- Edited on 1/13/13 11:19 PM --
allorache Advanced Beginner OR USA Member since 12/10/11 Posts: 74	Login to reply to this post In reply to sewsally << Like this post Date: 1/13/13 11:49 PM the manual says ELx705CF ------ Now a Babylock girl almost all the way - Ellegante 3, Evolution, and Melody. Plus a Sailrite LSZ-1 for those heavy duty projects
treefrog   Intermediate AUSTRALIA Member since 2/13/08 Posts: 1509	Login to reply to this post In reply to allorache << Like this post Date: 1/14/13 0:28 AM I have the BL Evolve and I've been using the ELx705 (non-CF) needles without any problems. Not sure if it is really worth the extra money to get the chrome finish. ------ It's the journey, not the destination that counts
Tarrbaby   Intermediate MI USA Member since 10/28/06 Posts: 104	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/14/13 2:57 PM I have the evolution and use universal schmetz sewing machine needle with no problems. ------ Dawn T.
lgrande   Advanced Beginner MT USA Member since 1/18/12 Posts: 1041	Login to reply to this post In reply to allorache << Like this post Date: 1/14/13 3:00 PM Here's a source for those needles. ------ Linda Bernina 830LE Bernina B530 Janome 6600P Pfaff 1209 Babylock Evolution Janome 644D
clothingengineer   Intermediate CT USA Member since 5/7/10 Posts: 369	Login to reply to this post In reply to allorache << 1 member likes this. Date: 1/14/13 3:51 PM Allbrands has them $80 for a box of 100, with free shipping. I used to just use Schmetz needles before in my Babylock Evolve, but ever since I switched to the CF needles I notice far fewer skipped stitches, especially when doing a coverstitch. ------ -- Anne http://clothingengineer.com
LynnRowe   Advanced BC CANADA Member since 3/9/09 Posts: 6770	Login to reply to this post In reply to allorache << Like this post Date: 1/14/13 4:05 PM ELx 705 is fine, you don't have to use the CF needles. ------ I heart Panzy, Pfaff Creative Performance, the sewing machine love of my life! And Rupert (Pfaff 2023), Baby (BL Enlighten), Victor (BLCS), Ash (Bernina 350SE), Pal (Bernina 530), Kee (Bernina 750) and the Featherteen Flock! Most of all, I heart Woo (HimmyCat). Until we meet again, my beautiful little boy. I love you.
allorache Advanced Beginner OR USA Member since 12/10/11 Posts: 74	Login to reply to this post In reply to clothingengineer << Like this post Date: 1/14/13 7:42 PM Thanks $80 is a lot better than $126 for a hundred. I swallowed hard and ordered from there. It sounds like I would probably be fine most of the time without the "CF" but I think I will use it a lot for coverstitch so I'd rather spend a little more for the needles than run the risk that I'll swear and curse and ruin projects... ------ Now a Babylock girl almost all the way - Ellegante 3, Evolution, and Melody. Plus a Sailrite LSZ-1 for those heavy duty projects
clothingengineer   Intermediate CT USA Member since 5/7/10 Posts: 369	Login to reply to this post In reply to allorache << Like this post Date: 1/15/13 2:28 PM I think it was a good decision. The chrome finish is supposed reduce heat during use, help the needle punch through the fabric better, and make them longer lasting. When I bought my Evolve the dealer said that regular needles were fine, so that's why I used them for so long. My manual, however, said to always use the CF needles. With regular needles I would have a lot of trouble with skipped stitches coverstitching unless I used wooly nylon as the bottom thread. I finally read about the CF needles on PR and decided to try them, and now my machine is not so fussy anymore. I guess my dad was right! He was a mechanic and said that no matter what they tell you at the dealership, always read the owner's manual before using something (be it a car or sewing machine) because sometimes the sales people are incorrect. ------ -- Anne http://clothingengineer.com

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