My machine is skipping stitches or not picking up bobbin. Is the hook timing off?

Not necessarily. Hook timing is one of the last things to check when encountering a stitching problem. Other possibilities would be:

• improper threading
• the bobbin is low or has run out
• a lack of oil on either the sewing hook or the needle bars

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