The wrong sewing machine needle causes most of the stitching problems people blame on the machine itself — skipped stitches, snagged knits, popped threads, or a needle that snaps mid-seam. Choosing th…

Choosing the wrong thread causes many of the same problems as choosing the wrong needle — broken thread, weak seams, puckering, or a seam that shows in a color meant to blend in. Thread selection actu…