Install a brand new needle and confirm it is inserted with the flat side facing the proper direction.. A bent, damaged needle will sometimes cause skipped stitches or even needle strikes inside the machine. A new needle is the least expensive cure for a lot of sewing machine problems. The needle should be changed about every 8 hours of sewing or at least when starting a new project.
Remove the top thread. ALWAYS RAISE the presser foot and rethread from the beginning. Verify the thread path is correct.
Sometimes, skipped stitches will occur if the needle, thread, and fabric are incompatible. Be sure to use the correct needle for your project. Use a good quality thread--AVOID old or bargain bin thread!
If the machine continues to skip stitches, then it may be out of time. Search for sewing machine timing or take it for service.
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