Why is my sewing machine skipping stitches on stretch fabric

ARE YOU USING AN OLD NEEDLE?

Make this a rule for yourself: new sewing project, new needle. Sewing machine needles can become dull after about 7 hours of sewing, and a needle that's dull, bent, or simply old can easily make your stitches skip.

At the same time, make sure that your needle is in all the way, if you don't loosen the screw all the way before you insert, then your needle may by to low. Not only can this make stitches skip, it can actually damage your sewing machine.

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HAVE YOU TRIED TO RE-THREAD THE MACHINE AND WIND THE BOBBIN?

Most times when your machine is acting up, a simple re-thread of your sewing machine is the answer!

Make sure that the thread is in the tension disk and the spool is placed correctly on the machine. Also, double-check to see if the bobbin is in the correct way and threaded tightly.

How to fix skipped stitches on a sewing machine

Sometimes, a poorly wound bobbin is the culprit for skipped stitches. Good quality thread also plays a part in nice and even stitching. Y

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