Skipping stitches
 

Irritated this morning. I'm sewing down my Dresden plates and centers on Edyta Sitars Dresden Bloom. Using the darker invisible thread and a 75/11 Smetz needle. Not skipping stitches with the zig zag stitch around the plates but it's the buttonhole stitch on the center that is skipping. Any advice?

Dresden Bloom with skipped stitches.

Sorry can't help with solution...I just know I have a bl that does the same thing with regular thread, so when I want a blanket stitch that does stay consistent, I switch to my Viking. I have taken to dealer for repair, and I just get "deer in the headlights" look.....bl also skips stitches when trying to straight stitch on bulky seams..not a recommendation from me......same reaction from dealer......

Do you ever have trouble with the needle not being in tight enough? Does it ever slip down or is it possible to insert it up too high?

I have one machine that does a beautiful excellent blanket stitch every time with any thread. It is my Singer Quantum. I use it just for that one stitch.

try increasing the size of your blanket stitch, loosen the tension a little ( which I always do when using invisible thread) and slow down. These are the steps that work for me.
Are you using regular thread in the bobbin? I always do. Invisible on top, regular cotton or poly in bobbin. Makes a huge difference.

I really like your block!!

Some times skipping stitches is an issue with thread weight. I might try the next size larger needle or use a topstitch needle. A topstitch needle has a bigger eye and a longer scarf and grove which helps eliminate skipped stitches.

Another option might be to try and put a piece of copy paper under the stitch line (a moist Qtip run down the seam line on the paper will soften the paper under the stitches for easy removal)

Good luck - can not wait to see the final project.

I would try a larger needle. say a 14 maybe. gives the thread a little more room to slide.

Me too...............love its blanket stitch.

Every time I have this problem I change to a larger needle. I use top stitch needles, in different sizes, for everything. Just seems to work for me.