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Might try changing the needle. Try a top stitching needle. Sometimes needles bend slightly piercing 2 or 3 layers of fabric plus batting, so using a larger, sharp needle penetrates better.
Skipped stitches
1. The needle is not inserted correctly
Remove needle & reinsert needle( flat side towards the back of machine)
2. The needle is damaged
replace with new needle
3. The wrong size needle is being used
Choose a needle to suit the thread & fabric
4. The foot not attached correctly
Check & attach correctly
5. If the above suggestions don't help then the machine needs to be checked
For a timing problem,, the feeddogs may need to be checked to see why they are not moving the fabric thru the machine.
if you have verified the needle is the right one for the machine model and in correctly (long groove the correct direction), that the bobbin is wound and in the case correctly, try a different material and/or thread. If the problem persists, take the machine to a better mechanic/shop. It sounds like it is out of sync. (hook rotation to needle throw).
check tension usually 3 or 4 is good
clean under needle plate where feed dogs are for lint
is the flat side of the needle toward the back of the machine
rethread machine
is needle the right one for the fabric & thread
it might also need to be serviced
sarah if the top tension is to tight it might slip stitches but as always when there is a problem with stitching you should change the needle and make sure it is in right.
Taking the needle plate of and cleaning with a fine brush around the bobbin and feeders will help and should be done regular.
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