My feed dogs don't wanna
#13
Does it only do it at the beginning of the seams? Do you use leaders/enders? I have found that with thinner fabrics I get that too sometimes. It's a habit for me to use a leader and ender every time though. It drives me batty when I can't (like when sewing binding on-I still use one but not in the usual way).
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If you're working with flannel, the feed dogs may be full of lint. Check to see if those little grooves are full of stuff. You'd be surprised how smooth they can get when you are working with fluffy fabric!
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Take off the plate under your foot and clean the grooves between. I had this problem and found a ton of lint in those grooves. Now I make sure I check these everytime I clean my machine and it works great.
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My first thought was lint. I was amazed by how much lint was in my machine the first time I opened it (I bought it used). It was felted between the feed dogs. Now I clean and oil religiously.
Also check the thread length and if you accidentally dropped the feed dogs as has already been mentioned.
Cheers, K
Also check the thread length and if you accidentally dropped the feed dogs as has already been mentioned.
Cheers, K
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