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If Stitches Are Skipping
If your stitches are skipping on the fabric as you sew, this could be an indication that the needle was
inserted incorrectly. Make sure that the needle goes all the way up into the needle clamp and that the
flat side (at the top section of the needle) is facing toward the back.
Another reason stitches can be skipping is if the needle is the wrong style for the fabric. For instance,
if you are sewing a stretch knit fabric using a regular point needle, you could be experiencing skipped
stitches. Switching to a ball point needle will prevent stitches from skipping on stretch knit fabrics.
Worn out or damaged needles can also cause skipped stitches on a variety of fabric types. Discard the
needle and insert a new one, appropriate for the fabric you will be sewing.
Check out our blog on needles to learn more.
If Thread is Bunching at the Beginning of Sewing
Threads can get bunched up at the beginning of sewing if the top and bobbin threads have not been
properly placed underneath the presser foot before starting to sew. Ensure that both threads are
under the presser foot and placed toward the back of the machine before lowering the presser foot to
start sewing.