6-26-2012 *QUESTION* I was sewing some Charmeuse Polyester fabric last night on my serger/overlock and I noticed that the fabric was getting a run in it as if something was nicking it. Could this be I need to change the needle? TIA ;D

I have found that during ordinary stitching, that type of fabric needs a finer size needle. So I would neaten off with the sewing machine instead of changing my overlock needles.
Hope you are getting some better results now, with all the good advice from everyone.
Happy Stitching!

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by mad14kt 26 Jun 2012

Thanks! I did sew it also on my sewing machine to have a double stitch. Which it gave me no problem. I still have another garment that uses this same fabric which I have to sew. I L*VE my serger/overlock machine and it's like a Mastercard (I can't leave home without it :) I will test it on a scrap piece after I clean it, etc...THANKS AGAIN ;D *2U

Dull or knicked needle could definately do that! I would make sure the blade is really clean (I have never had to replace a blade on any of 4 sergers over the years). You can put a tiny drop of oil (really not alot!) on the blade and wipe it down, make sure no fuzz is stopping it's path. Sometimes delicate fabric requires special care. Try putting a piece of tissue paper(left over pattern scraps) on the fabric and see if that helps. Linda

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by mad14kt 26 Jun 2012

Thanks Linda! This sounds GREAT. Can't wait to try them out ;D *2U

If it is a knit you need to use ball point needles

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by mad14kt 26 Jun 2012

Thanks; it's not a knit ;D *2U

Tink so, cutting and needle

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by mad14kt 26 Jun 2012

Thanks for sharing ;D *2U

Maybe your cutting edge needs to be changed or sharpened.

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by mad14kt 26 Jun 2012

Thanks I was just telling myself that I need to purchase a few extra's ;D *2U