buslady

I am making hats and scarves for kids, some for my DGK's and some for charity. I am having a problem with my machine skipping stitches; I am using fleece. I noticed with the last quilt I used the fleece for I had the same problem. I have torn the machine down and took out a pile of "fluff" and oiled the machine, and changed the needle. Does anyone have a solution to this delemma? I am getting VERY frustrated. I have a Janome 6282 and a featherweight, both seem to have this issue. I am sure it is the fabric. Thanks for any and all help.

KathyAire

I know how frustrating that is. I agree that it's not the machine but the fabric. Any fabric that creates a lot of lint is a problem. I would suggest that you stop often and clean the fuzz. I don't know of any way to stop creating fuzz.

bigsis63

Try using a top stitching needle. It is longer and should catch bobbin thread better. This just seems to be problem with sewing fleece. also try sewing slower.

tomilu

What needles are you using? Use a Schmetz or a comparable, not Singer. I even had a defective Schmetz that caused skipping.

Shelbie

When I sew fleece (I make a lot of double layer fleece mitts) I don't use a straight stitch. I use a slight zig zag stitch and loosen the tension and foot pressure a little and this seems to help prevent skipping.

fireworkslover

Yes, I was thinking to use a small zigzag stitch and change your tension for knits. Fleece is a knit afterall.

kso

Try using a needle made for knit fabrics.

kathy

i think it's a needle issiue more than anything else

Audreyek

Try using a ball point needle. That used to be the solution when sewing knits or poylester.

Sandy-lou

I agree plus try a specialist needle such as a ball point your LQS should be able help with these