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Bernina 1130 feed dogs won't feed fabric

Was using zigzag stitch when this happened. Won't feed with straight stitch either

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On a Bernina 1130 the power on-off knob and the feed dog raise and lower knob look similar and are next to each other on the end of the machine, making it easy to lower the dog assembly entirely, without realizing it. Make sure you didn't accidentally lower the entire feed dog assembly by turning the feed dog knob: you can tell as you turn it if the dogs are up or down. On the Bernina 1130 the knob, like the power should be in the horizontal position to be working both feed and power.

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Have you cleaned and oiled your machine? Feed dogs especially require oil. Check your manual, follow the instructions, and use good quality oil (Bernina oil for mechanicals is excellent).

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Could you have accientally lowered your feed dogs?

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I have a Bernina 930 record, zigzag stitch it misses some zigzag stitches & does straight stitches
If your Bernina 930 record sewing machine is experiencing issues with zigzag stitches and straight stitches, here are some troubleshooting steps you can try:
  1. Check the needle: Ensure that the needle is properly inserted and not bent or dull. Replace the needle if necessary, making sure to use the correct needle type and size for the fabric you are sewing.
  2. Adjust the stitch width and length: Verify that the stitch width and length settings are properly adjusted for the desired zigzag stitch. Refer to your machine's user manual for instructions on how to adjust these settings correctly.
  3. Clean and lubricate the machine: A build-up of lint or lack of lubrication can affect the machine's performance. Clean the bobbin area and other accessible parts of the machine using a soft brush or lint brush. Apply a drop of sewing machine oil to the recommended areas as specified in the user manual.
  4. Check the tension: Improper tension can lead to skipped stitches. Ensure that the upper thread tension is properly adjusted for the fabric and thread you are using. Consult the user manual for guidance on adjusting the tension correctly.
  5. Test with different fabrics and threads: Try sewing on different fabrics using different types of thread to determine if the issue is specific to certain materials. This will help identify whether the problem lies with the machine or the materials being used.
  6. Have the machine serviced: If the above steps do not resolve the issue, it may be necessary to have your Bernina 930 record serviced by a professional. There could be underlying mechanical issues that require expert attention.
It's important to note that the Bernina 930 record is a vintage sewing machine, and finding a qualified technician with experience working on older models may be beneficial if further repairs or adjustments are needed.
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The feed dog on my bernina 1130 is not working. IT will not pull the fabric.
Even if you select a longer stitch? Have the feed dogs been dropped for darning? Otherwise, your mechanical machine may be seizing due to old oil that has solidified.


Wheel on right side that controls the needle up and down is very tight...
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Take off your needle plate and clean your feed dogs. If the feed dogs get too much lint built up, they won't feed the fabric consistently.
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Bernina 1130 zigzag stitch for applique stops moving
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My Janome Harmony 1017 won't sew all the zigzag stitches. Stitches 5,7 and 8 bog down after just two or three stitches because the fabric isn't moving through the machine. Any suggestions?
when the fabric does not move then the feed dogs under the needle plate need to be checked to see if there up or down.
if the feed dogs are down then the lever or switch needs to be pushed up into the correct position
if the feed dogs are up & they are not moving the fabric like there suppose to, cause it's there job to move the fabric against the presser foot,, then they need to be check

the gears that do the zig zag stitches should be checked to make sure there not worn & weather they might need be be greased
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This one has been stored a long time, everything works except the fabric does not move... it's making stitches on straight and zigzag but on one spot... I have no manual and am testing it for a friend,...
the feed dogs have to be up for the fabric to move while sewing
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I would like to set my bernina 1008 to a freehand setting but d not have the manal i would like ot know what control to have on which setting to make this work
You have to lower the feed dogs and use a darning foot. Use straight stitch setting.

If you cannot lower the feed dogs, this model may use a cover plate.

You can also set the stitch length to zero and tape an index card over the feed dogs with a small opening for the needle.

You will be controlling the stitch length as you move the fabric by hand.
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I hav e Bernina 1150. When I attach the walking
Hi, when you quilt straight lines using the walking foot, you need the feed dogs up, to move the fabric in a straight direction under the needle. When you do free motion quilting, which is done with a darning foot, your hands move the fabric in many different directions. Since you want to be the one to move the fabric, you put the feed dogs down and you do the work. So when you use the walking foot, keep your feed dogs up. When you use the darning foot, feed dogs down.
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My old Bernina 1130 has never given me trouble, but today, it seems like the control for the stitch length stopped working. The feed dogs are moving, but the stitch is very, very tiny. Will this be an...
If you have a drop feed mechanism make sure you have not dropped the teeth down by mistake, make sure you have enough pressure on the foot, remember you should not be able to pull the fabric through by hand if the teeth are up
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