| Problem |
Possible
Causes |
| Skipped stitches |
- bad needle
- wrong needle type
- bad thread
- presser foot pressure too light
- worn or loose sewing machine parts
- lint build up in machine
- machine not threaded correctly
|
| Breaking thread |
- old thread with no stretch
- too small a needle
- worn or loose sewing machine parts
- lint build-up in machine
|
| Breaking needles |
- wrong kind of needle
- needle too thin
- worn or loose sewing machine parts
- thread hanging up on spool or around
spool pin
|
| Fabric not feeding correctly |
- presser foot pressure too light
- stitch length setting not correct
- feed dogs dropped
- worn or loose sewing machine parts
- lint build-up in machine
|
| Motor does not run |
- not plugged into working outlet
- wire loose
- electrical problems...call a
professional
|
| Bobbin does not wind |
- worn parts
- wrong bobbin type
- bobbin not correctly set on winder
|
| Uneven stitches |
- bad needle
- bad thread
- lint build-up in machine
- tension setting needs adjustment
- loose or worn parts
|
