A well-maintained and calibrated sewing machine should function well. It should provide you a smooth and hassle-free sewing experience. But when you notice something unusual in your machine, there is something wrong. One of the common glitches that you may encounter is when your needle hits the needle plate. Another one is bending or breakage of your needle. There are three possible reasons why this happens. Your presser foot and the stitch that you want to sew are not compatible. To resolve this, attach the appropriate presser foot according to the type of stitch you want to make. You may also try adjusting the stitch width. To check if you have resolved it, turn the handwheel counterclockwise. Then, check if the needle does not touch the needle plate or the presser foot. You might be using a bent needle. If it is your first time to experience this instance, check your needle. Before you continue working, check on your needle. If your needle is bent or broken, replace it at once. Your needle plate may not be well installed. Before you start sewing, always check if the parts are properly attached. Any loose attachment can lead to faulty functions of your machine. If you are using a twin needle, make sure that you installed it well. When you put the twin needle, ensure that it touches the needle stopper. Make sure that you tighten the needle clamp screw. Always use the right needle for your fabric, stitch type, and stitch length and width. Before you work on your project, make it a habit to perform a thorough check on your machine. This is to ensure that you will not encounter a glitch throughout the process. You can begin your check by making a simple a few stitch tests on a piece of fabric. This will give you a feel if there is something unusual with your needle, presser foot, or the needle plate.