Why are my feed dogs not working?
Why are my feed dogs not working?
If the feed dogs are not coming up to move the fabric, check to see if there is a setting that has lowered the feed dogs; if so, return them to their proper setting. If there is no such setting on your machine, take off the throat plate and clean out all dust, thread, and lint.
Why is my sewing machine not showing?
First, your needle may be dull or damaged and needs to be replaced. You should also check that you are using the correct needle for the type of fabric you are sewing. If the needle is not inserted correctly, it will not be able to pull up the bobbin thread and will cause skipped stitches.
Why does my top thread keep jamming?
The tension could be too tight or too loose. Set the tension to the basic thread tension setting or adjust the tension manually. The combination of the needle size, thread size and fabric is incorrect. Be sure to use the correct size needle and thread for the type of fabric that you are sewing.
Why is my sewing machine not feeding fabric?
If Fabric Is Not Feeding Properly Lower the presser foot and resume sewing. Another reason the machine may not be feeding fabric is that the feed dogs (or feed teeth) are disengaged, so make sure that they are properly engaged for sewing. The machine may also not feed fabric if the stitch length control is set to “0”.
How do I fix the feed dog on my Brother sewing machine?
Raise the presser foot lever, and then slide the drop feed lever. position for normal sewing. Raise the feed dogs as described below….
| The position of the feed dog position switch depending on your machine | |
|---|---|
| Feed dog position switch | Feed dog position switch |
| Feed dog position switch | Feed Dog Adjustment Knob |
Why is my sewing machine not catching the bobbin thread?
There could be several things that could cause the machine not to pick up the bobbin thread. The upper thread could be tangled. Remove the thread completely from the machine. The correct size spool cap should be used for the size of the thread spool.
Why does my bobbin thread keep getting stuck?
This can be caused if the top thread tension is too tight, or if the bobbin thread is not in the bobbin case tension. Make sure the bobbin is correctly seated in the bobbin case (bobbin holder), and check that the upper thread tension is not set too tightly.
What tension should my brother sewing machine be on?
The normal tension setting is 4.0. The upper thread and the bobbin thread should cross near the center of the fabric. Only the upper thread should be visible from the right side of the fabric, and the bobbin thread should be visible from the wrong side of the fabric.