Sewing Machines Logo
A
Anonymous Posted on May 01, 2014

How do I get fabric to feed through when sewing?

Won't feed fabric through when sewing, stays in one place - was working ok. have cleaned machine

1 Answer

deborahcha

Level 2:

An expert who has achieved level 2 by getting 100 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Novelist:

An expert who has written 50 answers of more than 400 characters.

  • Husqvarna Expert 371 Answers
  • Posted on Oct 16, 2014
deborahcha
Husqvarna Expert
Level 2:

An expert who has achieved level 2 by getting 100 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Novelist:

An expert who has written 50 answers of more than 400 characters.

Joined: Apr 02, 2009
Answers
371
Questions
0
Helped
147807
Points
481

Check the feed dogs are in UP position. If so, are they moving back and forward when turning the hand wheel (be careful if you have a needle in the machine). If they are not moving back/forward, it is either the lower shaft has slipped out of position or the stepper motor has gone bad and needs replacing. Your local authorized husqvarnaviking dealer should be able to repair the machine. You can find the nearest dealer at http://www.husqvarnaviking.com/us

5 Related Answers

A

Anonymous

  • Posted on Dec 16, 2007

SOURCE: Machine stops and sews in place

sews only one stitch at a time and have to wait a few seconds before it will do this

Ad

Anonymous

  • 87 Answers
  • Posted on Mar 18, 2009

SOURCE: sewing machine motor will not run after attempting

Overload Viking:
The machine has a built in overload protector, if your needle can’t penetrate, it may stop the machine from working for a few minutes. Just wait it will reset automatically. Then, try a Sharp needle (denim needle is ideal) and be sure to Never Never reverse sew on heavy fabric, your needle will bend and hit the needle plate, use the FIX button for knotting (it really does work).

Anonymous

  • 6 Answers
  • Posted on Jun 18, 2009

SOURCE: My fabric won't feed on my sewing machine

Your feed dogs are in the down position. Check your manual.

Anonymous

  • 152 Answers
  • Posted on Oct 14, 2009

SOURCE: Sewing thick fabric and machine won't send it through

Sergers are not really meant to sew very thick material. The blades have a maximum amount of range, or thickness that they can reach to cut. If you go outside that range, get ready for a big repair bill! You can break loopers and even the needle plate when you "push" a serger. My advise would be to use you sewing machine for the, "pounding" work. The type of material matters too, A thick Quilt like fabric can be sewn becatuse it's not dense material. A thinner harder denim could max out at 3 layers because of it"s hard finish. If the fabric you're sewing isn't dense like, you could just need new knives.

sewinsnap

sewinsnap

  • 135 Answers
  • Posted on Aug 19, 2010

SOURCE: new sewing machine is squeaking

YOu may have bent the needle. Put in a new needle and re-thread the whole machine. See if that works.

Ad

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
1answer

Why is My fabric is not feeding through the pressure foot

the feed dogs are what move the fabric under the presser foot so the needle can sew. check your instruction manual and see where the lever is that operates the feed dogs. if the lever is up then the feed dogs will feed the fabric, if the lever is down, then the fabric will stay in place. if the lever is up and the feed dogs are not working, then it's time to have them checked.
0helpful
1answer

The machine won't stitch anything...

check the feed dogs in the needle plate area to see if there up,
if you can see them & touch them with your finger, I'm putting in a link
for a free manual, so you can see where the lever is to the feed dogs, just
incase they are not up. if they are up then they may need to be checked
to see why they aren't moving the fabric.
http://www.singerco.com/uploads/download/1199_8770-efs.pdf
2helpful
1answer

FS320 serger needles won't go up and down. New

if the machine is still under warrenty, take it back
if it's not under warrenty, take it to the place you bought it from & tell them
0helpful
1answer

Won't sew, the fabric stays in one spot

is the problem the fabric is not moving forward but staying in one spot? which would mean the feeddogs need to be checked to see what position there in --up for sewing---down for darning
or the thread is not feeding into the machine?
1helpful
1answer

Needle stays in one place. Fabric does not feed

There is a latch under the the feeder lpate next to the bobbin lift it up to lift the feeder feet. [email protected]
3helpful
2answers

Why would my Singer 6235 not feed the fabic:

h! there,
fabric moves forward when machine run due to movement of feed dogs,feed dog has a teeth, when your foot presser goes down attached to fabrics the pressure hold the fabric between pressure foot and feed dogs that why when machine run feed dogs pushed fabric when recieved stitch.try to check adjustment of feed dogs it maybe set at rest or neutral.reset it to upward towards needle.check also bobbins thread if accumulation was build up under feed dogs.regard and have a nice day.
0helpful
1answer

Fabric wil not feed thru machine

adjust your feed dog hight. manual shows u how
0helpful
2answers

Janome 9000

Remove the needleplate and clean out the lint from between the teeth of the feeddogs........it is the most likely reason, the lint holds the feeddogs below where they need to engage fabric.

Check your Presser foot tension is at 3 then do a test.

If this is not sufficient the method of adjusting feeddogs is possible at home, tho perhaps not for those lacking some confidence in mechanical adjustment.......so post back for detail if needed.
0helpful
1answer

Kenmore Sewing Machine 16221 will not feed

Check for lint buildup between the feeddog teeth, will look like felt pads.....remove it !.........this little housekeeping should be done regularly......also ensure the correct stitch length is selected, not set at zero (OK, unlikely, but can happen !!)
Not finding what you are looking for?

114 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Husqvarna Sewing Machines Experts

ZJ Limited
ZJ Limited

Level 3 Expert

17989 Answers

Cindy Wells

Level 3 Expert

6688 Answers

Sean Wright
Sean Wright

Level 3 Expert

2045 Answers

Are you a Husqvarna Sewing Machine Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...