Happy Linda

Have a Singer Lightweight. Was sewing wonderful when it just started skipping stitches. Oiled, cleaned, rethreaded, changed needle, just will not sew. Please help. I know there's a simple answer. Hopefully

J Miller

Linda,

Unthread it. Pull out the needle. Pull out the bobbin and double check the hook and the area around it.

If you have the manual reread it. Do you have the needle in correctly? Is it the right needle? Is it threaded correctly? Is the bobbin case in properly? And like that.

I'm not familiar with a Singer Lightweight but it's a sewing machine so basics apply.

Hope you get it figured out quickly.

Joe

vanginney

My experience with skipped stitches has always come down to the wrong size bobbin...they can be deceiving. Good luck.

Happy Linda

Thanks for the ideas. I'll keep working on it.

miriam

Sometimes the bobbins can bend a little or rub somewhere on the case - put in a different bobbin and a new needle.

Happy Linda

Thanks miriam. I'll give it a try.

mandyrose

Hi Linda sorry I can't help you with your singer,I just wanted to say that your avatar looks soooo inviting right now

DustyroadsandSarah

Linda doesn't sound so happy! Did you try changing to a different thread?? It's been a few days since you posted and wondered if you had any luck.

Happy Linda

Thanks to all. I will need to send it out

oldsewnsew

did you check upper (&lower) tensions aren't off? and clear under needle plate?