Originally Posted by
llweezie
Where on the net did you find this idea? I need help with my long arm skipping stitches.... !
I just kept Googling and reading everything. Most of the tips had to do with rethreading the machine, changing size and/or types of needles, or changing type of thread. I had done all of those. I messed with both the upper and lower tensions and realized my top tension was never getting tighter, even on #9. I just figured it had to go into the shop, as it is a Viking and there is no way to access the parts like on older sewing machines. I thought I had cleaned out the discs by running a piece of fabric as best as I could between the discs, but with no way to actually see them, I could not be sure if they were clean or not.
But one of the tips was for the knotted threads (I used a length of about 18 inches or so and knotted it 3 or 4 times, just regular thread, but I think maybe next time I may use buttonhole thread since it is thicker) and I thought what the heck, give it a try...
Just persistent Googling and reading.