sewingsuz

I have a Bernina 440 QE machine and lately when I use my walking foot and it is something thick like a potholder and I use zig zag I have good stitches and then it skips and makes longer ones and then back to correct and then skips again. Has anyone had this problem?

Tartan

Mine will sometimes miss a zig zag on something thick as if the top thread doesn't meet up with the bobbin hook like it should. My 440 had to have a major repair after the timing went out from hitting something. It has been good on most things but will occasionally miss a zig zag.

quiltstringz

What size needle are you using - I would think that you should be using about a 90, I think that this can sometimes cause issues.

sewingsuz

I do think my machine needs to be taken in for a check up. I keep it clean but it probably needs some adjustments because I hit and broke a needle a few times. I am using a 90/14. thanks for the help.

ManiacQuilter2

Yes, Bernina need to go in for servicing every 12 to 18 months. Your tension may just be slightly off.

Nammie to 7

Your walking foot can also be serviced -- at my dealer it costs about $25.00 to service. I've had mine for years and just had it serviced for the first time!

Peckish

A larger needle might help. I was sewing a handbag and had skipped stitches until I went up to a 16.

Jingle

I've that problem too. I did several things at once so not sure what fixed it. Machine was clean so I changed to 16 needle, rethreaded, and forget what else.

PenniF

Although you mention it only doing it with the walking foot...when my machine did it it was because i had neglected to clean the lint out of my bobbin case for a while. Just suggesting you take a look at that.