I had a terrible time with skipped stitches on my Featherweight a few years ago. Did the basic checks and fixes; no luck. Discovered the timing was off. Fixed it and learned a lot in the process! Including that it's something I'd never attempt on a more advanced machine. But I can't remember if the adjusted timing fixed the skipping. Something did. I didn't know timing could affect skipping until reading your article. And, oddly, my machine seems to prefer basic C&C thread, probably because of how it is wound. I bought an adaptor for using cross-wound thread but haven't tried it yet because all is good right now and I don't want to mess anything up :)
As always a great in depth article, and a reminder for us seamstresses. it’s always a great idea to have your sewing machine serviced, and cleaned in between projects.
I had a terrible time with skipped stitches on my Featherweight a few years ago. Did the basic checks and fixes; no luck. Discovered the timing was off. Fixed it and learned a lot in the process! Including that it's something I'd never attempt on a more advanced machine. But I can't remember if the adjusted timing fixed the skipping. Something did. I didn't know timing could affect skipping until reading your article. And, oddly, my machine seems to prefer basic C&C thread, probably because of how it is wound. I bought an adaptor for using cross-wound thread but haven't tried it yet because all is good right now and I don't want to mess anything up :)
Thanks Cale. I really enjoy and appreciate your newsletters. I always learn something new or get a refresher on something I already know. Keep it up
You have a PhD in Sewing, don’t you? Admit it!
very helpful to remind me to slow and check everything...one at a time. thanks!
Thank you for writing and sharing this !!
As always a great in depth article, and a reminder for us seamstresses. it’s always a great idea to have your sewing machine serviced, and cleaned in between projects.
Thank you! Although I wish I had this information about 40 years ago 😅
thankyou for sharing this valuable information.
Cale, you impart in an understandable format the lesson we all need to know. Thank you for helping us become empowered sewers.
Thank you for such great information!
Thank you for this; such a handy reference!