Cause of Jumping Stitches on Digitizing Embroidery And How To Fix It

Jumping stitches, thread breakage and other issues are common problems in digitizing embroidery. It is important to check whether your needle is dull or has scratches or bends before having a go at fixing problems.

The embroidery machine can skip one or more stitches when you do not care. This may be a common problem, but you should not ignore it because it will weaken the integrity of the suture. Therefore, I will introduce some reasons for stitching and what you can do to repair them.

Why does the embroidery machine jumping stitch

When the upper embroidery line intersects the lower line axis, a stitch will be formed. When the upper and lower threads cannot form a perfect connection, the stitch will not be formed.

A problem with the top or spool thread may be the cause of this problem. Sometimes, the machine skips all stitches because it does not pick up the line axis at the beginning of the design sequence. This is sometimes referred to as false start. The five main reasons for needle skipping are as follows:

1. Use a bad needle

As I mentioned, the most common reason for dropped wires is the problem of machine needles. The following are some examples of broken needles

Your machine needle may be slightly bent, but you may notice bending.

The tip may darken due to repeated use.

Your needle may be chipped.

Please note that the needle is an optional and inexpensive part of the embroidery machine. So it is best to replace it after a period of time to avoid stitching. In addition, it is ideal to use needles of the appropriate size and type for your work.

2. Use bad threads

The quality of the thread may also be the reason why your embroidery machine falls. Note that high quality threads have minimal discoloration or damage. Therefore, they are unlikely to be damaged or cause problems when the equipment is working.

Experienced embroiderers usually recommend re threading when there is evidence of missing stitches. However, make sure you follow the instructions for the machine.

In addition, it is best to use the right thread to match your needle and fabric for the best results. By doing so, you can prevent further problems and your work from being destroyed.

3. Use the wrong needle

In addition to checking whether your needle is damaged, it is also a good idea to check whether it is the right size. Please note that choosing the right needle can decide to complete or skip the suture.

Like thread, needles have different sizes and fineness. Therefore, it is very important to know which embroidery machine and fabric is most suitable for you to obtain good results. In addition, it ensures the service life of the machine.

4. Dusty spool competition

Another common cause of thread falling is dust or fluff in spool competitions. You can try cleaning it to see if your machine will work better than before.

5. Incorrect machine tension

If you notice different stitching in some areas, you may also need to check the tension on the machine. Adjust according to the instructions of the machine or try to use the dial. However, be sure to test with scrap first to ensure that it works well.

You can also try to loosen or slow down the grip during sewing to see if it can solve the problem. If not, you can also try to adjust the tension of the bobbin box.

How to solve stitch skipping of embroidery machine

When my embroidery machine starts to skip stitches, I will check this troubleshooting step lis

1. Check the upper thread

Clear the upper thread path and reset the embroidery machine.

Make sure to thread with presser foot. (Although you can lower the presser foot when using the needle threading machine.

In addition, cleaning the upper conductor and tension disc will help remove any unsightly thread fragments. Clean the embroidery machine like a sewing machine

2. Inspection needle

For such a small thing, the needle may bring big problems to the embroiderer. When I try to stitch, I always check my stitches first. Damaged, bent or scratched needles will affect the interaction between the lower thread and the upper thread. Even if your needle looks good, please continue to replace it if it has been used.

However, before obtaining new needles, make sure your fabric and thread have the correct needle type (ballpoint pen, universal needle, sharp needle, etc.) and needle size. For example, if you use wire, select an open seam or metal needle with large, long eyes. If you use thick thread, please do not expect the big thread to fit comfortably into the eyes of the small needle!

In addition, if you use a sewing machine needle for embroidery, please try a specific embroidery needle. This is best for most projects.

Finally, elastic woven fabrics may benefit from bead embroidery needles, while thick and dense fabrics such as vinyl may require larger, sharper needles.

For guidance on needle selection, please see my article on selecting the best embroidery needle.

3. Check your supplies

Thread

Consider switching to a new brand or type of thread, especially if this is the first time you are using a specific thread spool on your computer. Poor or old thread is not suitable for high-speed embroidery, and some types of thread (metal thread!) More patience and troubleshooting are required. In addition, some machines only offer thread brands.

There is a reason for this, but when I use my machine to run long stitches on a very thin stabilizer, sometimes the stitches will pass through the stabilizer, and it seems almost impossible to make them. This is not a problem with my machine, but with my stabilizer.

Therefore, just check to make sure you have the best stabilizer selection for your fabric and embroidery design features.

4. Check spool and box

If you have never cleaned the embroidery machine before, you will be surprised at the lint and fine thread under the needle plate. Remove the needle plate, then the bobbin, and clean the inside of the bobbin box. Then, remove the entire spool box and clean the bottom basket.

Clean with a small brush and a keyboard vacuum cleaner. When cleaning, check all parts of the machine for small gaps. (The bobbin itself, needle board and bobbin box. If you see something or want to completely eliminate the invisible problem, please temporarily replace these parts with new ones.

5. Adjust the tension as a last resort

If you check the back of your embroidery design and see that the thread at the top is not pulled to the back, adjust the tension at the top. Try to reduce it and see if it has any effect. If your upper thread is pulled too far toward the back of the fabric (you can hardly see the thread axis), increase the tension on the top.

I hope these troubleshooting steps about needle skipping of the embroidery machine can help you to restore your machine to normal operation. Please share any other troubleshooting steps that are effective for you in the comments to help other embroiderers!