July 8th, 2011, 11:05 PM
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Re: Caps breaking needles
Agreed 80/12 needles are typically the best on caps. Make sure they are sharp point, and not ball point.
Try backing down the speed a little too. On tougher caps with intricate designs, I've gone as low as 550 spm. Typically I sew most of my caps at about 600-700.
A few other points to consider. Was this design specifically digitized with caps in mind, as they need a center out sew sequence, but not only that. If the pull compensation was set with say fleece in mind, which is soft and puffy, then you sew it on a cap which is rather thick with very little stretch, you are more than likely sewing with way more density than you need, which can lead to needle breaks.
If you're already using the 80/12's .... then try picking up some titanium needles, they aren't much more than regular needles, they are stronger, and have a tendency to have less deflection while sewing.
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