First thing, try a brand new needle.
Then after that, it's an elimination game...changing needle, thread, tension, etc.
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What to Do If Your Sewing Machine Is Skipping Stitches
SOURCE: Skipped stitches & looping on the bottom of Quilt
Try a different needle. Use a quilting or topstitch or even a metallic needle - one that has a larger scarf than normal. The scarf is the groove at the back of the needle where the thread goes while the stitch is being formed. Quilting threads often need more "room" there. I have been told that the Inspira quilting needles are good because they have a thread groove on the front and the back of the needle. Not tried them personally but might be worthwhile for you to consider.
For the looping, you could fiddle with your tensions a little either loosening the bobbin tension or tightening the top, or both. Only ever do this in very small increments. But the good news is that even the "professional" quilters do not have perfect quilt backs - just have a look at them at quilt shows!
Pam M.
SOURCE: skipped stitches
Change the needle first and make sure it is inserted correctly. Use good thread i.e.: Guterman or Metler are some. If you are using a stretch material then put a stretch needle in the machine. If you do all this and it still skips then you may have a mechanical problem with the machine. The machine is "out of timing". Have a good tech. look at it. This happens quite frequently on "inexpensive" machines. Sorry.
SOURCE: every 4 or 5 stitches the bobbin thread fails to
double check needle position and needle type. It will also do this on stretchy material, do to material catching on the thread
SOURCE: I have oiled & cleaned
If you have checked all the basic things you may need to have the mahine retimed
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