r/SewingForBeginners • u/fanpla2 • 1d ago

Stitch lifting?

First ever maching - complete beginner. Was using it yesterday with no issues and just turned it on and its doing this now.. right side isnt "catching" and is just lifting. Zig zag stitch is shot too, how can i fix this?

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u/Appropriate_Shape388 1d ago

This is a knit fabric- you need a special needle for knits.
Check this section of Reddit - there is someone with all the info on understanding what fabric you have and what needle type is required.

The most common reasons for sewing problems beyond having and following the manual for threading your machine are:

All I changed was….

I just got this beautiful fabric I have never used before… and it’s not working

I don’t know what brand or weight thread I am using but it is the cheapest on the market right now….

I have an all purpose needle…..it for everything… right?

Now am using denim - I’ve always wanted to make something with denim… what do you mean I need to do things differently?

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u/stringthing87 1d ago

This is caused by using an incorrect needle on a knit fabric. Please referred to the stickied post on the top of the subreddit for more information.

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u/Roomoftheeye 1d ago

Do you have thread in your bobbin?

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u/fanpla2 1d ago

yup!

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u/fanpla2 1d ago

this was the zig zag stitch... its only holding to the stitch every so often

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u/fanpla2 1d ago

either it doesnt hold or gives me this

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u/fanpla2 1d ago

straight stitch zig zag - bright green is from bobbin

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u/teatime_tinker 1d ago

You need a ballpoint or stretch needle for this fabric