Without fabric in your machine and with the presser foot raised, do the feed dogs move front->back? Are the feed dogs in the raised position? Is the stitch length at a 10-12 stitch per inch setting so that the fabric actually moves (try increasing the stitch length to see if it makes a difference)?
Does your machine have a presser foot pressure adjustment? If you are sewing light weight fabric, the pressure may need to increased so there is more pressure applied by the presser foot to the feed dogs. You can also try adding a strip of tear-away or wash-away stabilizer to the underside of the fabric as you stitch so the feed dogs have something to grip.
Are the tips of the feed dogs rounded? Could be worn and need replacement.
If the feed dogs are not moving, how long has it been since the machine was cleaned and oiled?
It was working now it seems to be frozen the needle part wont move If the feed dogs remain below the needle plate, and the feed dog lever does not activate them, then perhaps something is disconnected in the feed dog mechanism. The feed dogs should rise when stitching begins.
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i just got the same singer simple for a bday gift and im having the same problem. did you figure it out or was it a product problem?
Feed dogs set too high
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