This is generally my first line of action when I observe skipped stitches, assuming I have already selected a needle type recommended for my project. If that doesn’t fix it, I go through the troubleshooting steps below. Stretch needles are a “specialty” version of a ballpoint needle and thus also do not damage stretch fabrics when sewing. Regardless of how simple or sophisticated your sewing/embroidery machine is, the needle is at the very heart of the stitch formation process. Its role is to deliver thread from the top and through the project while the machine’s hook gets a hold of the thread to intertwine it with the bobbin thread. With the right needle your machine will stitch away without a glitch. With the wrong needle, even the best machine in the world can skip a stitch . . . or more. If you keep getting skipped stitches regardless of needle type and size, you may need to bring your machine to you BERNINA technician. They will be able to verify that your machine is in proper working condition before further testing with needles.

One of the most significant parts of today's home machines is often the least appreciated and most obscure - Have you seen the largest hoop available? It is called the creative Grand Dream Hoop and is an impressive 360x350mm almost square hoop. In the end, your sewing machine does everything to bring the fabric to the point where the needle will go through it. The needle handles the thread so that the stitch can be formed by the hook system. And this all happens at high speed most of the time. So, while the needle is the first thing to select when setting up, that needle has the last word in your stitch formation. Troubleshooting: Test-stitch knits with ballpoint, stretch, and universal needles to see which doesn’t cut yarn and yields best results. If ballpoint skips stitches, try stretch needle. Microtex and sharp needles

What do these sewing machine needle numbers mean?

Select the right type of needle for the application or technique. Refer to the information above to get started.

Schmetz needle numbering is simple to follow, and the types are clearly displayed on each needle box, which is why I often prefer them. While the above three general-purpose sewing needles cover many projects, there are also specialty needles that accomplish certain tasks even better. the needle. A sewing machine needle is a slender strand of metal, shaped to precision, which delivers thread Universal sewing machine needles in size 100are suitable for sewing in heavy fabrics without stretch - e.g. multiple layers of denim and upholstery fabric.The metallic needle is used for metallic threads and is ideal for embroidering designs into fabrics. When I’m making a quilt, I will use a 70/10 needle for all my piecing, an 80/12 for my quilting and another 80/12 for sewing on my binding as that’s when I have a few layers to sew through. Specialist Needles