I have a Necchi free arm mechanical sewing machine and the stitch adjustment will not adjust enough to baste stitch. The model number is 537 FA. What is the best method for adjusting the machine to length the stitch besides the knob?
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At the sewing machine, set the stitch length to 5mm. This will make it easy to remove any unwanted stitches. Sew the seam at the desired seam allowance. After fitting and the adjustments have been made, sew the seam with a normal stitch length of 2.4mm.
Doing a google search for the brand plus model number for a user guide or YouTube videos might find what you are looking for. That it is a Necchi doesn't supply the model number and of course models differ. On a 537L model, the large knob on the right side about halfway between the top and bottom of the machine adjusts stitch length. The numbers may range from 0 to 5 with 0 meaning no length and 5 being the largest length. Tension, stitch length and stitch width are all controlled by small dials on the front of the Necchi machine. If your stitch length is set to 0, the sewing machine will not feed the fabric. Incorrect tension will cause poor stitch quality. You must consult you machine's user manual to know how to adjust the tension as the procedure differs among machines. Here is a general guide, however:
It is generally the large knob on the right side about halfway between the top and bottom of the machine. The numbers should range from zero to 4 or 5. Zero is zero stitch length, five would be the largest stitch length.
Necchi 537-L
Sandi, Machine made in Taiwan, My guess on age would be early 80's. Links below may help, first link one lady states buy her 537L from sears in 1982., other links are instruction and info.
Check the attached links,instruction and guides, Good luck
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PDF replacement manual, owners guide,instruction manual for your Necchi ... lost or damaged Necchi sewing machine model 3101 FA instruction manual.These manualsare downloadable and you'll need the free adobe reader to open them.
If you change the number of your stitch length it will automatically adjust the feed dogs. If it is still a problem then you will need it adjusted. Insure that your pressure foot is placing enough pressure that causes the feed dogs to pull the material forward. To adjust the feed dogs there are different ways to be adjusted. I wouldn't suggest you try to adjust the height of the feed dogs.
necchi's are good sewing machines, I personally own 2 necchi's, and I've never had any problems with them and I've had them for around 10 years, here is what I suggest use a new needle--one that is for the fabric your sewing rethread the machine top and bobbin--use every thread guide try a different bobbin clean under the needle plate and in the bobbin area for lint call a sewing machine repair shop in your area and ask them how much a necchi sewing machine is worth or check on ebay and see what they are selling for. since you inherited the sewing machine,, having the machine serviced completely would be a good idea, that way they can check to see if the grease and oil that the gears and parts use is fresh or needs to be replaced and it's very important the grease and oil are in good condition. and they can make sure the machine's is timed correctly ask how much a tune up cost for a sewing machine and then you'll have to decide if the price is what you want to pay.
also since the sewing machine is doing repeat loops from the bobbin adjust the top thread tension just a little at a time till the stitch looks normal on a scrap piece of fabric if you don't have a manual on the sewing machine let me know & I'll try to find you one. I've been sewing for 30 years, and like I said I have 2 necchi's already and I had one other one before these 2 that I have now and it lasted me for around 15 years and I wore it out making clothes. I wouldn't hesitate to buy or except another necchi because I know they are good machines. I have a mechanical and a electronic necchi and my husband uses the electronic one when he makes quilts. good luck on your decision Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year
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