Problem
Stitches are be-
ing skipped.
The fabric curls
up.
The fabric isn't
being properly
fed through.
The needle
breaks.
Possible cause
The needle was inserted incorrectly. Reinsert the needle.
An unsuitable or defective needle
was used.
The combination of needle size/
thread size/fabric is incorrect.
Fibers or lint are trapped beneath
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the throat plate
The thread has been improperly
guided through the machine.
The presser foot is not pressed
down.
The tension of the upper thread is
too high.
The thread has been improperly
guided through the machine.
The wrong needle is being used.
The combination of needle size/
thread size/fabric is incorrect.
The combination of needle size/
thread size/fabric is incorrect.
An unsuitable or defective needle
was used.
The thread is tangled.
The needle was inserted incorrectly. Make sure you insert the
A bad needle was used.
The combination of needle size/
thread size/fabric is incorrect.
The fabric is being pulled too much.
.
Troubleshooting
Solution
Use another needle.
Change the needle or
thread.
Use a fine brush to clean
the throat plate.
Rethread the thread.
Lower the presser foot lever
to lower the presser foot.
Reduce the tension of the
upper thread.
Rethread the thread.
Change the needle.
Change the needle or
thread.
Change the needle or
thread.
Change the needle.
Rethread the thread.
needle correctly.
Use another needle.
Change the needle or
thread.
Let the sewing machine ad-
vance the fabric. Don't pull
on the fabric.
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