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Brother 2340 Coverstitch Has anyone used any but the recommended needles?
MartiP   Intermediate MI USA Member since 9/5/12 Posts: 140	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 1/30/13 1:21 PM The manual for this machine says to use size 14 (Universal) needles. I was going to hem poly/lycra top so I tried on a scrap first. It skipped stitches and punched the fabric into the plate hole. I tried several times, changed stitch length and pressure on the foot but nothing helped. Then I found some size 14 stretch needles They worked much better. When I first got the machine I contacted Brother CS and the person said to use 14's. It just seemed to be an awfully large needle for some fabrics, but I am aware that with sergers needle size is important because it can determine the clearance between the needle and the looper. The next time I get to JoAnns I am going to get some 12 ballpoints to try. I finally gave up, because the top had a double lapped front so I would have to go through four layers. I hemmed it with a double stretch needle on my sewing machine. Has any one used different needles in this machine successfully? ------ MartiP
Sew4Fun Advanced AUSTRALIA Member since 6/23/04 Posts: 4838	Login to reply to this post In reply to MartiP << 2 members like this. Date: 1/30/13 3:59 PM You can use any size and needle you like in the Brother. This is one of it's good points. Having said this I mostly use #80 and #90 ballpoint needles, as well as size #90 stretch. On thin stretch fabrics I will use #75 stretch. The point is use any size from #70 to #100 and universal, ballpoint, stretch or jeans needles. Use what ever is appropriate for you fabric. HTH ------ Belinda. Melbourne, Australia http://sew-4-fun.blogspot.com/
MartiP   Intermediate MI USA Member since 9/5/12 Posts: 140	Login to reply to this post In reply to Sew4Fun << Like this post Date: 1/30/13 4:31 PM Thanks. Where did you find that information? I wonder why the manual just says 14? And the person from Brother said to use 14's. (She was probably looking at the manual :-) ) The 14 Universals worked fine on a cotton knit as well as on fleece, but it just didn't seem right to use a needle that large on a fine poly/lycra knit and as it turned out, they did not work. I could tell even with the Stretch 14's it wasn't going to sew well enough to go through four layers. Glad I gad a Stretch double needle for my sewing machine! The next time JoAnns has a 50% off notions sale, I will stock up! I have sewn for many years for interior designers and have done much for my grandchildren, but it has just been since November when I discovered PR that I am enthusiastic about sewing for myself, hence the new coverstitch machine. ( I am afraid I am addicted to PR!) Thanks again!! ------ MartiP
Claire in Montreal Advanced Beginner QC CANADA Member since 1/22/08 Posts: 784	Login to reply to this post In reply to Sew4Fun << Like this post Date: 1/30/13 8:40 PM Good to know, Belinda - thanks. I've only played with my 2340 a little bit but I picked up 80 & 90 universals as well as some ballpoints (80, I think) to play with. Have you used Organ needles - I found a really good deal online and picked up a lot. No worries if I break any or need to change often. ------ Claire 1seamatatime.blogspot.com Kenmore / Necchi BU Mira Singer 99 (3) / HD110 / 66 (RedEye) / 127 Treadle / 15-90 / 221
Sew4Fun Advanced AUSTRALIA Member since 6/23/04 Posts: 4838	Login to reply to this post In reply to MartiP << 2 members like this. Date: 1/30/13 8:44 PM Quote: Where did you find that information Experience. I've owned the Brother for at least 8 years, maybe more. I was one of the first people to buy it. Edited to add: The manual only says the #90 is recommended, not that it must be used, like the Husqvarna 936 manual. It depends on what fabric you are sewing. -- Edited on 1/30/13 8:50 PM -- ------ Belinda. Melbourne, Australia http://sew-4-fun.blogspot.com/
Sew4Fun Advanced AUSTRALIA Member since 6/23/04 Posts: 4838	Login to reply to this post In reply to Claire in Montreal << Like this post Date: 1/30/13 8:46 PM Quote: Have you used Organ needles No Organ needles are hard to get here. Schmetz (my preferred needle brand) is easy to get so that's what I use in all my machines. ------ Belinda. Melbourne, Australia http://sew-4-fun.blogspot.com/
NuMommy Advanced Beginner TN USA Member since 11/27/06 Posts: 76	Login to reply to this post In reply to Sew4Fun << Like this post Date: 2/15/13 3:37 PM Giggle. I have read your stuff more than my manual. Glad I saved some of the info before you took it down. I understand why...but it was a sad day . Glad you are still here to help!
MartiP   Intermediate MI USA Member since 9/5/12 Posts: 140	Login to reply to this post In reply to Sew4Fun << Like this post Date: 2/21/13 9:39 AM I order Organ needles for my EM from Allstitch online. ------ MartiP

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