The Organ Needle Company works closely with all of Japan’s sewing machine builders to
design and manufacture needles for optimal performance. A machine builder cannot afford
to buy an inferior needle at any price!
ORGAN needles are supplied with every new machine from:
BROTHER, JUKI, MITSUBISHI, YAMATO, KANSAI, PEGASUS, CONSEW,
TAJIMA, BARUDAN, NAKAJIMA, KINGLINE, NEWLONG, TOYOTA,
RENOWN and many, many more…
After you’ve used-up the free needles packed with your new machine, which performed
flawlessly, why change to a more expensive needle?
Fabric Yarn Breakage (especially on knits)
Check your needle:
- If tip of point is worn or bent, change the needle.
- Use ball point needles.
- Choose proper needle point best suited for your material.
Sewing machine:
- Set your machine at lowest speed possible.
- Use a needle plate with a proper size hole.
- Check the needle plate for any damage.
- Adjust the presser foot properly.
- Extend stitch length.
Thread:
- Match thread size (regular/all purpose, heavy duty etc.) that is appropriate for the material and number of layers.
- Use thread with smooth surface properties.
Skipped Stitches
Check needle:
- Make sure your needle is installed correctly.
- If tip of point is worn out or bent, change the needle.
- Make sure you are using the right size needle for your materials. (ball point for knits and thin fabrics and universal/regular for most wovens and heavier knits.
Sewing machine:
- Adjust the distance between needle and hook or looper.
- Check the needle plate for any damage.
- Clean out the space under the needle plate.
Thread:
- Adjust the tension correctly.
- Use good quality thread.
- Use appropriate size needle.
Seam Puckering, Needle Line
Check needle:
- If tip of point is worn or bent, change the needle.
- Make sure you are using the correct type of needle needed for your materials.
Sewing machine:
- To avoid puckering adjust the machine:
- reduce thread tension
- reduce sewing speed
- To avoid needle line reduce stitch length.
Fabric:
- Avoid puckering on slippery, soft materials by using interfacing.
- Avoid needle line may be difficult for twill or satin materials because the fabric weave shifts when sewn.
Thread:
- Try using thin thread or thread with less stretch.
Thread Breakage
Check needle:
- Make sure the needle is installed correctly.
- If the tip of point is worn or bent, or if eye is damaged, change the needle.
Sewing machine:
- Check the needle hole in plate for any damage.
- Adjust the upper thread tension properly.
- Adjust threading of upper thread correctly.
- Reduce sewing speed.
Thread:
- Make sure your thread is threaded properly.
- Make sure bobbin is wound up correctly.
- Make sure you are using good quality thread. Older threads can break easily.
Pulling Linings out of needle holes.
Check needle:
- If tip of point is worn or bent, change the needle.
- Choose proper needle point for material.
Sewing machine:
- Set the sewing machine speed as low as possible.
Thread:
- Use thinnest thread possible.
- Use thread with smooth surface properties.