How to fix skipping stitches on sewing machine

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This video is great for sewing machine beginners and professionals. I cover the 6 most common reasons sewing machines skip stitches. This applies to sewing machine skipping stitches on stretch fabric, which is usually caused by using the wrong needle in sewing machines.
You will learn how to fix skipping stitches in your sewing machine and what causes skipping stitches in sewing machines.
If your still having sewing machine problems check out my guide above, I go much more in depth on sewing machine tension problems, why sewing machine thread bunching occurs, what causes sewing machine not to stitch properly, how to clean and care for your sewing machine and making small repairs at home.
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00:05 - Introduction
01:00 - Needle not properly installed
04:45 - Wrong type or size needle
10:23 - Damaged Needle
17:15 - Machine improperly threaded
20:55 - Needle/hook clearance
27:24 - Timing
33:30 - Sewing machine tip
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@RR-yh6vr 4 месяца назад

Today's issue is skipped stitches on single knit jersey, and I just figured out the problem: I am sewing on the DOGS (degree of greatest stretch) and my machine hates me for it. Finally solved the issue after changing needles four times (using schmetz jersey ballpoint brand new, just trying different sizes), checking timing, rethreading countless times, thoroughly cleaning the machine and lubricating, using a nonstick foot... to no avail. This fix... Add tissue paper to the bottom of the fabric (against the feed dogs). All along it was the stretch of the fabric. I found your channel when this video first came out and this is the first time I have needed to troubleshoot online for my vintage Husqie machine since then. Thats how much you helped me with this old machine. Thank you so much! Just in case someone can't find a solution from this video, try to slip some thin paper or interfacing into stretchy fabric.

@sewingmachinetipsandtricks9079 4 месяца назад

Thank you!!

@billminckler6550 8 месяцев назад

This lecture spot is ON! 👏 I agonized over skipped stitches-adjusting timing over and over. Then, I discovered #1 that I inserted the needle on my vintage machine INCORRECTLY! 😢

@castingmynet6134 5 дней назад

Thank you so much for making this video! I've been sewing a long time, but I definitely learned some things here! I'm in fact, going to share it on Facebook in a sewing group. I was hoping to see you unscrew the bolt, but I do think I understand that you were talking about the Allen wrench reaching in from the left side and unscrewing it. I'm very mechanical so I'm not terribly concerned, but I'd actually never explored that area. I have a lot of sewing machines because I'm trying to start an upcycling business to support a missionary daughter, and one or two of those machines has been having some skipped stitch issues. So I will visit the obvious things of changing the needle and checking the bobbin tension and the top tension and such... But I especially was interested in the timing. I do know that you can utterly destroy a machine by trying to fix the timing yourself, so I might not be so daring on that, but my teen son is also very mechanical, and he has more confidence and courage and trying the scary things! So I'll probably give it to him to check out after watching this video. You didn't mention if, or how, using cheap thread affects the machine. Do you feel that it really matters if a person uses Gutterman thread versus using unless expensive thread from Amazon?! Do you have a favorite thread type . Also, do you feel that it's much of an issue to use say an embroidery thread at the top but a standard thread in the bobbin ? You seem like such a sweetheart, your wife doesn't really get mad at you for being in your sewing room does she? I sure hope not. But I know the joy is in the challenges of married life! I don't mind if my husband's and my son room, so long as he's not complaining about my mess! But your wife seems to be very very orderly with her sewing room! In fact, I'd love to see a tour of it. Do you think she'd be up for letting us see how she organizes things? Have a great day. God bless you!

@pixiecora2212 Год назад

Thank you, thank you, thank you! 1st of all, the quality of your lighting and close-ups is superb; beyond compare to other people's videos! I learned so much and fixed the problem I was having. Finally, the link for the needle chart was a grateful addition. Again, Thank You!!!

@sharonthornburg7809 9 месяцев назад

This was so helpful and informative! I had skipped stitches. I changed my needle and checked the placement. It was too low. Problem solved. You’re a great teacher. I learned a lot about how my sewing machine works. Thanks!! please do a video on adjusting tension and how to know if the stitch is correct.

@pattalcott8644 3 года назад

forgot to add ... my favorite threading the needle trick: wet your finger and put behind the needle eye ... the thread will be attracted to the moisture.

@sewingmachinetipsandtricks9079 3 года назад

That is very awesome! I never thought of that. Thank you!!

@victoriamyatt1709 2 года назад

I love this trick, always works!

@wimseycrafts9965 Год назад

Wow all my years never thought of this

@TheEvie202 7 месяцев назад

Also, put a small slip of paper (index card post it) behind the eye of the needle. So much more visible and easier to thread.

@miriamtalavera5015 Год назад

Machine is Brother ST371HD. Sometimes sews just fine, then skips. Very frustrating. Thank you for posting this video.

@dryo1688 3 года назад

This vid has been a great help. My wife was struggling for about an hour with the stitch skipping problem and adjusting tension etc to no avail. I looked for help here and learned, change the needle (among plenty other good advice) and bingo on that tip, problem solved instantly. Just to say the material that was being sewed was a modern soft and stretchy waterproof fabric, walking trousers however really tough stuff virtually untearable. The needle plunging explanation was excellent. Thanks from people in Scotland.

@sewingmachinetipsandtricks9079 3 года назад

You are very welcome! Thank you, I appreciate you letting me know. That is awesome!! I still find it crazy we can communicate and help each other from half way across the planet.

@jaynemosier9130 3 года назад

Love your close up videos. I think my whole problem was my needle. I was using one that I thought was fine, but had been used before. I switched out to a brand new needle and so far so good. Thank you for your information!

@madeleinecelestin7661 Год назад

Is it why the fabric is catching through the bottom

@Desertpagan 3 года назад

After "countless" skipped stitch videos, it was one of your tips that did the trick (pun intended). For years I've reached for smaller-sized needles even on heavier fabric for their penetrating ability, without having a problem with skipped stitches. However, while using a buttonhole foot (the type that uses an actual button to set the stops) on pant twill fabric, I faced 2 problems at the same time. Braking thread and lots of skipped stitches . . . Lowering thread tension fixed the braking problem . . . and your wonderful explanation solved the more perplexing problem . . . Who says you can't teach new tricks to an old dog? Sir, Thank you !!

@sewingmachinetipsandtricks9079 3 года назад

You are very welcome!!! I am happy to have been able to help! Thank you for watching and commenting!!

@maiswwy Год назад

Thank you so much for making this video!! I was stuck in the middle of a project because when i changed my thread suddenly my sewing machine started skipping and making some goofy stitches, but now thanks to this video i can complete my project!

@sewingmachinetipsandtricks9079 Год назад

Your Very welcome!

@Clara-pr8zb 4 месяца назад

Thank you, my needle was in the wrong way around. Now works perfect. Thank you for your help 😊

@dianemudryk4894 3 года назад

Thank you for the great instruction....You are a really good and clear teacher.

@sewingmachinetipsandtricks9079 3 года назад

Your very welcome. Thank you!!

@mcloud1070 3 года назад

Thanks you. I would have loved to get all these pieces of advice when I started sewing. Your video is very useful for all beginners... And the rest of us too 😄

@sewingmachinetipsandtricks9079 3 года назад

You are very welcome! Thank you for the kind words!!

@Al-jk9bp 3 года назад

Thank you for very helpful video. I have Brother machine which is almost brand new but was skipping stitches. After watching your video I was able to adjust the distance between the needle and the hook and it fixed the problem.

@fcmacken 2 года назад

This was the information I needed to fix my machine, thanks!!! Major skipping issues.

@maxinegerentscher3961 Год назад

Thank you so much for sharing this video, very informative. It helped me a lot. I changed my needle after watching your video and everything works again! After months of frustration... Thanks again 🙏 stay blessed.

@oliviaitlookssoprettydavis2717 2 года назад

Thanks soooo much for this. You've fixed my issue. And YES, you made sense!

@sewingmachinetipsandtricks9079 2 года назад

You are very welcome! I am happy I was able to help. Hope you have a great day!!

@41hubla 3 года назад

I was looking for the needle to fabric chart you were going to put in the comments...Also I would like to say after sewing for over 50 years you forget the easy stuff. After several tangles and looped stitches. I realized after watching your video..changed the needle and oiled machine and now everything’s perfect. Thank you

@dogsareawomansbestfriend Год назад

Wow. Thanks for letting me see lots of things that have shown me I need to redo and put on properly the needle.

@SewBlissfulMemories 3 года назад

Im having issues with my brother pe770 embroidery machine. There's times it stitches out fine but when I try to embroider a name, it will skip so much and the thread will start to bunch up and break

@tryzz8 3 года назад

please do some vintage machines.

@thom-bennett-tailoring 2 месяца назад

Yes, I am having a problem with my Brother B755 MK2. Great video, thanks for taking the time to make it.

@thom-bennett-tailoring 2 месяца назад

I'm giving you an update. The hole in the plate where the needle goes through turned out to be damaged. New plate, perfect sewing again. Happy days!😃

@gangadainaitram5521 3 года назад

U r doing a wonderful job. I followed your instructions n serviced my Singer Simple Saved myself dollars Keep up the good job

@shirleygray7664 4 года назад

Singer Industrial 20-U

@marlawilliams6806 3 года назад

I would like any comments on this new to me machine also! 👍🏻

@candyshippy2784 4 года назад

My Janome 2030 qdc B keep skipping stitches change the needle and it still skips

@edwardharvey5839 2 месяца назад

This was very helpful. I am stitching upholstery for my vehicle and the machine started to skip. This video showed me that it's the spray glue and the needle is dull. I will clean and check the hook, and get some new needles. It might be a good idea to use the spray glue with the layer of sponge after all stitching is completed. I also like the way you have organised the thread and tools in the area. Perhaps you can let the audience know where you bought these that organise everything.

@andrewhesling7875 7 месяцев назад

Hello Richard, just watched your Skipped stitches video again because I have a Janine XC33 that is skipping stitches. I always refer to your because you explain things very well and are easy to follow. It’s £100 here in the UK to have an engineer service it.

@sewingmachinetipsandtricks9079 7 месяцев назад

Thank you, I appreciate that very much! Did you get the problem figured out?

@janetruiz3372 3 года назад

Love your talk about needle sizes. Helped me out tremendously.

@sewingmachinetipsandtricks9079 3 года назад

Thank you! I am glad to be able to help :)

@jacqulinemorrison1864 2 года назад

Hi am using a singer 20U -105 C

@elizabethdavis7657 2 года назад

I listened to what you said I needed the correct needle for the project. I changed the needle and it stitched out fine. Thank you for your wonderful help carry on.

@sewingmachinetipsandtricks9079 2 года назад

Very awesome! I am happy I could help! Thank you!!

@force8542 3 года назад

Hi Wonderful, clear photography and simplified speech. Good job thanks to you

@sewingmachinetipsandtricks9079 3 года назад

thank you!

@Carol-mv4ly 3 года назад

Thank you so much I love the way you really explain everything.

@jimhalford9239 Год назад

Thanks for the information on the machines. I learned more in 10 minutes than I could in any class on sewing.

@sewingmachinetipsandtricks9079 Год назад

You are very welcome, Thank you!

@user-oh3xc1wd9y 8 месяцев назад

Thank you for your excellent, detailed explanation.

@erindrake5846 Год назад

The white 1510 sewing machine timing please. I appreciate your generosity with which u give these tips! It's so frustrating to diagnose &/or adjust sewing machines. So much of a contribution to your fellow human beings! The ultimate progress comes not from demands but from reaching out to humanity. Thank you so very much!

@adelantee 3 года назад

Thanks sir for your rich explanation, i found it very useful, my machine is Singer Brilliance 6180 and it is skipping stitches on zigzag mode.just waiting to buy a 7 mm pipe wrench to fix it according to your instructions

@Somegirl3602 2 года назад

Your video's are so thorough and clear, thank you so much...😍 I use a Janome sewing machine and overlocker.

@doughayner-pv8yd Год назад

Juki DNU-241H skipping stitches. 3:06. Love your videos.very helpful. I work with leather a lot. When stitching 3 0r more thicknesses it tends to skip stitches. Living on coastal Maine and tuff finding a knowledgeable repair person.

@CatCatGun 3 года назад

Thanks for the info. The needle that i used to use was bent. Thats why it skipped a stitch. Now i have to fix the tension... thanks!

@sewingmachinetipsandtricks9079 3 года назад

You are very welcome! I am glad you found the problem. I talk about tension on several different machines in this video. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-fG0JcsZyfSY.html Let me know if there is anything else you need help with.

@farkalnine9398 3 года назад

Thankyou, you are very knowledgeable about sewing machines,❤

@sewingmachinetipsandtricks9079 3 года назад

You are very welcome! Thank you!!

@HD-wt8vr 2 года назад

Thank you sir for the video! I have learnt valuable lesson about the relation between the needle and the hook also needle sizes vs materialtypes. Your close-up view was soo helpful. My machine is singer heavy duty model 4411 and it skip stitches. I tried cleaning, changing needle size and foot press tension but nothing worked. Apparently the problem was the needle position the adjustment screw is in front of the machine under the head cover it doesn't go in or out but it allows the needle shaft go in all directions when turning the screw. So happy i found this video many thanks!

@rhondaadams4013 Год назад

This is very informative. Thank you.

@han-guksarangvlogs4483 4 месяца назад

I never watched videos this long but this is very gret video full of informations and techniques. Thank you sir

@dianaboa4483 3 года назад

Thank you so much! Fix my problem in seconds!

@sewingmachinetipsandtricks9079 3 года назад

You are very welcome! Thank you!!

@tryzz8 3 года назад

excellent, third time watching this video.thank you Richard

@sewingmachinetipsandtricks9079 3 года назад

You are very welcome! Thank you!!

@adekunleoluwabunmi877 Год назад

Thank you so much. All the way from Nigeria.

@merlenesturridge3996 2 года назад

Thank you sir i love you explain how to look out for these kinds of signs on the machine nice good job God bless you

@Shawnne86 11 месяцев назад

This is excellent advice!! Thank you!!

@CherylRobinson-sr7xd Месяц назад

Singer Brilliance Have changed needle, rethreaded, cleaned. Have been sewing for several hours without any trouble and all of a sudden the upper thread kept breaking. No damages with needle or plate.

@theresachidothi480 Год назад

Thank you.What you are saying makes sense. My machine is industrial 20u43. When sewing cremplene material it skips terribly I was using needle DP 20 . The other materials the machine is sewing very well

@nerosapien 3 года назад

Omagawd!!! i love the tip with paper to help thread the needle SUBSCRIBED!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@sewingmachinetipsandtricks9079 3 года назад

Thank you!! I am happy I was able to help. Have a great day!!

@kittycenac5451 3 года назад

Thank you that was so helpful!

@sewingmachinetipsandtricks9079 3 года назад

You are very welcome! Thank you!!

@elizabethdavis7657 2 года назад

Thank you, for your help I listened to what you said I needed to have the right needle for the I changed out the needle and it sewed my leather just fine. Problem solved carry on.

@sewingmachinetipsandtricks9079 2 года назад

Very awesome! I am happy I could help! Thank you!!

@nrgisameer1473 3 года назад

Thank's for ur effort, appreciate it

@controlfoodcontrolthepeopl5627 3 года назад

Excellent advice

@rosiewilson374 2 года назад

I have a vintage Vogue Stitch model 805B. I have no manual for the machine but It is not pulling thread through. Your video is helping me a lot.

@sewingmachinetipsandtricks9079 2 года назад

Hello Rosie, I am happy to hear my video is helping you. I believe that is a side load bobbin, make sure the flat of the needle faces to the right into the throat of the machine and it is all the way up. The needle will thread left to right. If you need more help after watching the video let me know.

@carolynhickman7474 3 года назад

I'm using a Baby Lock Quilters Choice Professional, about 10 years old. The stitches occasionally skip when I'm free motion quilting, particularly when making a curve. I have just had it serviced and it's still skipping. I took it back to the technician, he free motioned for 2 or 3 minutes, and it worked fine for him. Back home, still skipping stitches. I'm using a new needle and Egyptian cotton thread.

@sewingmachinetipsandtricks9079 3 года назад

Hello Carolyn, It is hard to say for sure with out looking at it but here are my thoughts and what I would look for. Sounds like it could be a difference in how it is being operated. If the needle gets pulled or bent away from the hook as it is sewing that could cause it to skip stitches . If your needle is to small for the thickness of fabric being used you can have needle deflection, which is the needle slightly bending before it penetrates the fabric. If it deflects away from the hook it could cause skipping. If your curves are to the left the needle would tend to be pulled away from the hook, to the right would pull it to the hook which could cause the needle to get caught in the hook and break. When free motion quilting, moving the fabric at the right speed, for the speed of the machine is critical, moving to fast can not only cause longer stitches but also pull on the needle as it is sewing and cause skipping and possibly needle breaking. I personally suggest never using anything smaller than a 80/12 unless sewing extremely thin fabric such as silk or something similar. For quilting I would recommend a 14 to 18 depending on the thickness of fabric. Also take notice when you are sewing if it feels like the needle id slightly pulling on the fabric, that is a sign of moving to fast for the speed of the machine. What size needle are you using?

@mmmmmruch 2 года назад

best video ever nice instructions

@shawngarcia4584 3 года назад

Ty my good gentleman, very informative...

@sewingmachinetipsandtricks9079 3 года назад

You are very welcome! Thank You!!

@shonswu7900 2 года назад

Very helpful 👍

@ctmiddz 3 года назад

I’d also love to see a video on a thorough service of a Brother machine similar to mine...BQ1350. I don’t know how to do anything more than take the needle plate and bobbin case out to clean. Thanks!

@jessiebaillargeon4191 Год назад

Wilcox and Gibbs is what I'm sewing with I'm getting used to it and I will be getting new needles soon

@judythelupie5893 2 года назад

I am a beginner. Thank you very much

@boxgirl51 2 года назад

Bernette 77. Skipping stitches while straight line quilting using dual feed on this project. New needle, new thread, new bobbin. The machine did not do this on the last thing I quilted. I do clean my machine on a regular basis. Thanks!

@jackbettygilbert7917 3 года назад

Thank you

@sewingmachinetipsandtricks9079 3 года назад

Your very welcome!

@davidgillham5233 3 года назад

Hello I have a Singer 400 W 1 industrial I could sew Cotton 2 thickness sews good with #46 thread with 88x #16 needle. Tried to sew 2 thickness of cotton webbing would skip. I replaced the needle 88X#18 sewed great. Thank you sir.

@butimar68 3 года назад

I'm trying to sew a jelly roll rug, and my zigzags skip so bad. I tried everything, including changing needle. Nothing worked. I was using no 14 needle. But after watching your video, I'm convinced to buy 16, or even 18, I feel like needle size is my problem, needle couldn't handle thickness of layers. With other fabrics (thin layers) my zigzags are just fine. Thank you for giving me hope. Crossing my fingers.

@sewingmachinetipsandtricks9079 3 года назад

If the zigzag works well on thinner fabric then the needle size may be your problem. Let me know if that fixed the problem. Thank you.

@hotteok3868 2 года назад

this video was great! helped me figure out my problem and not be as angry at my machine. haha

@sewingmachinetipsandtricks9079 2 года назад

I am happy to hear you got the problem figured out. Thank you you for commenting.

@emilybarnhart5919 11 месяцев назад

Bernina 1630. I have changed the needle, rethreaded it, adjusted the tension on the bobbin which was loose and it will zigzag in small stitches but not larger stitches.

@hannaliza2221 3 года назад

Thank you 👍

@morganwood1 2 года назад

Hi! I have a Singer 328 Style-O-Matic. I love it… it works for everything except quilting… when I put on the walking foot it skips either a lot or a little EVERY time! I’ve cleaned the machine, re-threaded, tried quilting, microtex and topstitching needles - all brand new)… Also I’m sewing over some appliqué and the background at the same time… it seems to do fine when I’m on the appliqué for the most part, but when I go back to the background (so just background, batting and backing) it skips like crazy.

@joshdavidian 2 года назад

My needle was backwards and the hole was pointing the wrong direction. Turned it 180 degrees and I'm back in business!

@sewingmachinetipsandtricks9079 2 года назад

Awesome, I am happy to have been able to help you get your machine going again!

@jorgesaenz455 3 года назад

Good job..

@sunaadhageethamulu5067 3 года назад

Thank you very much.... very much

@lesliekotsiris5287 2 года назад

I have a old Sears Kenmore model 158.14100. I am able to zig zag stitch on cotton material but when I switch to nylon or any stretchy material it doesn't zig zag. Can you help with that? Your tutorials are soooo helpful! Thanks

@ctmiddz 3 года назад

Hi Richard, just discovered you and this video tonight. I’ve got a love/hate relationship with my new Ruther BQ 1350. Recently more hate as I’m struggling with skipped stitches and tension issues while trying to free motion quilt. I resolved the tension issues for now but am not making any progress with the skipped stitches. I’ve tried the usual but will check my needle condition and that it’s inserted properly tomorrow. I feel at least I have something new to check. Thanks for such a great video, I leaned ALOT!! Unrelated questions. My manual tells me not to lubricate my machine. I feel like I should anyway. What are your thoughts on this? Can you show me the tension discs on this machine? Lastly, do you have any experience with this machine? Opinion? Many thanks!

@tryzz8 3 года назад

everything you say makes so much sence. cool FBI quality fingerprint. lol thank you for this great video

@liliagomez3388 3 года назад

I was wondering why my machine skips a stitch here or there. I cleaned it up it had lots of lint (got it from a second hand store) and I read the Manual for tensions and length stitches. Also changing my needle and making sure it's timing is right. Made a huge difference almost perfect but it still skips a stitch ever so often. It's a 385 kenmore 30 stitch, any suggestions would help. There is not much information on these machines.

@lindahanke 2 месяца назад

Thank you. I didn’t know that my needle was inserted wrong. Ii had the flat side on the wrong side.

@martingray8350 2 года назад

Thanks mate 👍🏽

@smart-living6926 3 года назад

Excellent video clip. You clearly show the position between needle scar & hook but not mentioned anything about how to adjust. If possible, please show for at least three different types of sewing machines for getting better idea about proper time adjustment. Your close up recording is excellent. thanks.

@sewingmachinetipsandtricks9079 3 года назад

Adjusting timing has to be done with great care. If the machine is out of time you must first determine how it came out of time then adjust the assembly that came out of time.

@liwag3172 2 года назад

Hello, thanks for the very informative video. I have an industrial singer 95K40 that won’t saw after the needle hit the plate when I accidentally pulled the fabric while sawing.

@sewingmachinetipsandtricks9079 2 года назад

Could be several problems, the most common on this machine would be the needle bar getting pushed up after a hard direct hit on the needle plate.

@michaelthorpe9560 2 года назад

hi, can you give me any advice on the golden wheel walking foot os-6014 machine,, will it be any good for stitching canvas or 600d (20 oz) used in boat covers,, I was told that this machine can stitch leather,, if so,, how thick is the leather?,, I need a strong machine to start stitching heavy canvas to make a boat cover,, how old would this machine be?,, and are spare part's still easy to get?,, I have a ddl-500 and that wont touch that 600d boat cover,, in fact I broke the ddl-500 machine trying to stick it,, so I am using an old 1960's seamstress machine,, it make's it grunt,, but it stiches through 6 layers using a leather needle,, "100/18",, any advice will help me,, thank's mike,, ps,, great video,, tell me a lot about sowing machines work,, and your right about setting up the timing its a pain getting it right on the ddl-500 as well

@Inapeartree 3 года назад

Singer Graduate 6705. Can of worms was opened when trying to troubleshoot knocking noise after machine was dropped by my husband. It worked good, otherwise after the drop, but made loud noise. Several days of repairing one thing after another after he damaged one thing, after another while attempting to fix it having not sewing machine knowledge. He thinks it's timed right, I'm still not certain. It doesn't see right. It has decent stitching now, better than a wk ago, but occasional skipped stitches and it won't stitch on reverse. It moves in reverse, but doesn't catch the stitch. Light bulb also just blew up. Literally. Lololol. Prior to this all, machine worked flawlessly for 30+ yrs no problem.

@amandarossouw493 3 года назад

Hello there. I have a vintage Kenmore and the clutch on my machine loosens when I'm sewing. I find that when this happens my stitches skip. I don't know how to fix the problem can you please provide some insight. Thank you.

@chaungoc5812 3 года назад

my machine is Jarguar mate 386 - thanks!

@dianam.9554 Год назад

I have a juki DX7 and having trouble with skipped stitched when doing free motion quilting. I have been doing free motion quilting for a few years now and have not had so much trouble as now. I put in a new needle , rethreaded my machined and cleaned the bobbin area as well. But, still having trouble with skipped stitches.

@sewingmachinetipsandtricks9079 Год назад

Free motion quilting is a whole different thing, so I have several questions. What size needle are you using? Did you drop the feed dogs so they are not interfering with moving the fabric? Are you using a free motion foot? Does it skip when moving forward and backward? Does it skip when moving left and right?

@controlfoodcontrolthepeopl5627 3 года назад

Merry Christmas

@sandysanchez3131 2 года назад

Hi, thank you for your videos. I have a Foromatic Zig Zag Morse. It’s a heavy machine so before taking it out of the table and downstairs to my car, I wanted to get an idea of what was going on. Once in a while I have extra thread from my bobbin on the bottom side of my fabric. And, my machine is hesitating to run now when I press the pedal. So seeing your video, I am wondering if it needs timing. ??

@oneloveyessah 2 года назад

I have a newer Husqvarna viking Emerald 116. I have this skipping problem. I changed the needle and properly installed. I made sure it was correctly threaded. When I tried to sew it was even worse. So I pulled the need a bit down and it got better but still would skip. Let me add the new needle was a universal needle.

@grzoo 3 года назад

I have a GRITZNER DURLAH model VG It is very old machine not electric my grand mother. I have no manual. I use it sewing jean and soft fabric and sewing pretty well. When I try to sewing Velcro on fabric the machine began to skipping stitches. I try to fix the problem by tighten the upper thread and the bobbin but nothing. The mechanism of bobbin is like singer 237 but don’t know if the needle is correct. Have you any idea what happen

@corteltube 2 года назад

I have a juki industrial 9000c…I am having issues on stretch fabric…more on some stretch fabrics than others…I am using a groz bekert 80/12…ballpoint. Should I be using a smaller needle perhaps ? I have zero problems on any other fabrics.

@Cosylady1951 2 года назад

Thank you for the video, it is weary helpful. I have a Sears Kenmore model 1757 sowing machine. I like that machine. My problem is, the program doesn’t go back to the street stitches. It is triple tried only what it is doing. It’s was perfectly working, before. Do you have any idea what I’m need to do? Where is your shop? Where are you located? Thanks.

@maryehobbs6131 3 года назад

My Singer Confidence skips stitches when I sew firstly with more than two thicknesses of fabric and now when sewing just two. Ive changed needle to a new 90/14 from a 80/12, adjusted tension, cleaned, all the mainenace ABC's. Ive checked hook timing and feed dogs look good as per your video tutorial. Machines fairly new, just doing a lot of sewing now but only a few hours of making face masks. Do I need a s/m mechanic ?

@samanthaelizabeth8330 3 года назад

Marye Hobbs I have a singer confidence too and it is driving me bonkers. Skipping stitches like no other, top thread is trying a knot around the needle. I’ve cleaned it, new appropriate needle, oiled, good matching thread, fresh wound bobin. Hoping we can find a solution!

@davidkeetz Год назад

singer 533 - I bought it not working and refurbished it, installing new gears and belts. I adjusted the hook timing and I had no problem sewing on normal fabric but I'm having a hard time with vinyl fabric - I'm using a leather needle and it's having a difficult time feeding the fabric through - I'm guessing it's an issue with it not feeding well but I'm getting holes in the skipped stitch, so the needle is dropping correctly every time but not threading on every stitch - skipping maybe once every ten stitches

@elizabethdavis7657 2 года назад

I am sewing with a juli TL2020 , leather with three layers of batting the front statues out fine after a couple inches on the backside it starts to jump stitches then it picks the stitches up fine. I have tried different links also slowing down giving the machine a chance to do it job. The machine is new I received it yesterday in the mail my first day of using it. Thank you for any help that you can give me regarding this matter because I do make a lot of leather handbags. When I saw other fabric it appears to fine.

@sewingmachinetipsandtricks9079 2 года назад

I believe by your other comment you were able to fix the problem.

@itawyse2499 2 года назад

Brother strong &tough

@jodiegrace2849 3 года назад

I have a pfaff passport 3.0 which has just started skipping stitches. I was doing buttonhole stitch and was using an Australian product called matildas own poly fuse to stabilise the stitches. I have rethreaded, redone bobbin and put in new needle. It’s a brand new machine I have had no problems with it hope you can help. Jodie Melbourne Australia 🇦🇺

@jackbettygilbert7917 3 года назад

I have a Singer Quantum 9960 machine , how often should I change the needle, I sew quilt tops..

@andrewhesling7875 Год назад

Thank you for you tutorial, I have a Silver CH01 and it's skipping on zigzag and I'm using a 90/14 needle for light canvas. When embroidery it's causing loops on the top of the fabric. Can you help.

@sewingmachinetipsandtricks9079 Год назад

Canvas of any type is a heavy material. My guess without seeing it is your needle is to small which can cause skipping, You should probably be using a 16 or 18 size needle. The looping is probably due to both needle size and to little tension.

@andrewhesling7875 Год назад

@@sewingmachinetipsandtricks9079 - sorry, it’s not canvas, it’s calico that I’ve been trying to use.