My Sewing Machine Is Skipping Stitches
                                                                                                                                                                                          







Try these fixes:


Rethread your needle

    It may be threaded incorrectly (backwards).


Reinsert your needle

    Make sure it goes all the way into the holder and that it’s positioned correctly – usually with the
    flat side away from the bobbin, but consult your machine’s manual to be sure.


Change your needle

    Your needle may be blunt, bent, or otherwise damaged.

    Your fabric may require a different needle. Generally, heavier fabrics require larger needles and
    thinner fabrics, smaller needles. You may also need a larger needle if you’re sewing through
    many layers of fabric. And make sure to use a ballpoint needle for knit fabrics and a sharp
    needle for wovens (or a universal needle for either).

    And make sure your needle is appropriate for the type of thread you’re using.


Adjust the pressure of your pressure foot

    It may be too light for your fabric.


Change your thread

    If your upper thread and bobbin threads are different types, try using the same thread for
    both. And use a good quality, brand name thread.


Adjust your thread tension

    It may be too tight or too loose.


Rethread your machine

    It may be threaded incorrectly.


Change your needle plate

    Try switching to a needle plate with a smaller hole (a straight stitch needle plate).

    (Important: After changing your needle plate, check to make sure your needle aligns perfectly with
    this smaller hole before starting to sew. A misaligned needle could hit the plate and break, which
    could be dangerous. And make sure to change your needle plate back for zigzag and other wide
    stitches.)







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