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Posted on Nov 05, 2007
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Feed Dogs won't feed fabric.

Hi, I'm at the end of my tether.
The feed dogs on my machine won't feed through fabric. I have taken off the plate to have a look. I gave it a clean, removed any fluff, put a bit of oil in it, but the Dogs won't move with any motion.
I have tried to raise them, but as soon as i test them, they go back down and won't move any more. The machine sews on the spot.
This started yesterday when my fabric and cotton jammed under the plate. I pulled it out but now i think i've damaged my machine? Can you help?

Hayley

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  • Rummer Nov 06, 2007

    Hi, I have a Singer 507. The sort that fits into a table. I've checked the screws that attach the teeth to the main frame that should move, but no difference.

    I just don't understand it!

  • gypsyrose Feb 11, 2008

    feed dogs do not raise and of course just sews on the spot. I was sewing fine with it and then it just started sewing on the spot - not sure what happened. I have a singer 7430 -

  • Anonymous Mar 25, 2008

    The feed dogs on my machine is not working well.

    First I have stitched something with a thick fabric,like wool. After that I tried to stitch something else with a cotton fabric and the fabric got stuck in the feed dogs. I tried to get it out by pulling the fabric. After that the feed dogs won't come up but it is moving. I don't know what caused, using the thick fabric or pulling the fabric. Please help me.

    I have looked for the screw that you have mentioned earlier.But I don't see a screw that can be tightened.

    My machine model is Brother XL-5130

  • Anonymous Mar 14, 2014

    how do you adjust the feed dog , i fixed the timing now the fabric stays in one spot.

  • Anonymous Mar 28, 2014

    My viking 200 scandavian sewing machine, the feed dogs will not rotate at all. Ive taken off the cover, blown it out and oiled. Still they go up and down but will not rotate. any thoughts ?

  • Anonymous Mar 31, 2014

    feed dog

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My feed dogs are up but my fabric won’t go through.
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.
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The needle never moves forward/back on its own for most sewing machines. The needle bar goes up and down. The fabric moves due to the action of the feed dogs. First remove the fabric from under the presser foot. Check for tangled thread wrapped around the feed dogs or fabric/thread going down into the bobbin area in a tangle. Next check if the feed dogs are up. (When the feed dogs are down or covered (on some machines), the machine is in darning mode. The fabric will only move if you move it yourself.) With the fabric out of the way, rotate the hand wheel and check if the feed dogs are moving. Open up the bobbin compartment and clean out any lint, thread or other debris that may be tangling the mechanism. Take off the throat plate and check the feed dogs. A damaged throat plate can stop the feed dogs from moving properly. You may need to replace the throat plate.

For some machines, you may need to make sure that the unit is not in bobbin wind mode. This is usually obvious since the needle bar won't move either.

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Confirm the feed dogs are raised. Make sure the feed dog teeth, area under the needle plate and the bobbin area are clean of any debris, thread, or buildup. Some machines also have a presser foot pressure adjustment that increases the pressure the presser foot applies to the feed dogs. The feed dogs could be worn (never run the sewing machine without fabric between the presser foot & feed dogs).

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/508740/Singer-Athena-2000.html

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Jul 30, 2017 • Singer Sewing Machines
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Dec 13, 2016 • Sewing Machines
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Just wanted to check troubleshooting ideas on the feed dogs. They seem to be engaged but not running fabric through when sewing
Check that the stitch length is set to make ~10 stitches per inch. This stitch is long enough to actually move the fabric. If the stitch length is set too short, the fabric will stay barely move and the needle will stitch almost in place.

Check that the feed dogs have not been dropped for darning or free motion quilting. In this position, they do not rise and are, therefore, unable to contact the fabric to pull it through the machine.

With the presser foot raised and using no fabric, hand rotate the handwheel and watch if the feed dogs actually drop down below the needle plate, move toward the front of the machine, then rise above the needle plate, and move toward the back of the machine. If the feed dogs are moving in this manner, then they are functioning properly.

Is there lint or gunk stuck in the feed dogs? This will restrict the ability of the feed dogs to grip the fabric.

Are the feed dogs worn? Are the little teeth worn so there are no sharp points?

What type fabric are you using? If it is very light-weight or slick fabric, the feed dogs will have a difficult time gripping the fabric. Most machines have a presser foot pressure adjustment so that more pressure is applied between the presser foot and the feed dogs. Consult your Owner's Manual. The adjustment is usually a dial either on the left side of the machine, on the front of the machine located above the needle bar, or on vintage machines it is usually a skrew located under the top lid above the needle bar.

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Mar 26, 2016 • Husqvarna Sewing Machines
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The feed on my Singer 538 will not pull my fabric thru. Help appreciated.
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.

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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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Feb 07, 2016 • Singer Sewing Machines
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My feed dogs will not pull my material through.
Check to be sure you have not inadvertently dropped the feed dogs on your machine. Dropped feed dogs are used for 'darning' or 'free motion quilting.' Below is info from Troubleshooting Manual:

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The feed dogs are lowered. Use the feed dog position switch to raise the feed dogs. 81
The stitches are too close together. Lengthen the stitch length. 42
The wrong presser foot was used. Attach the correct presser foot. 179
The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle with a new one. 34
The thread is tangled. Use scissors, etc., to cut the tangled thread and remove it from the race, etc.
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Apr 11, 2015 • Baby Lock Esante
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I have been sewing all morning. Suddenly the fabric does not feed everything is clean
Look at the feed dogs to see if they are rising above the needle plate at least 1 mm. If not rising lint may have felted between the feed dogs and the needle plate. It could also be the feed dogs have been lowered, or the height has slipped. If the feed dogs are above the needle plate turn the hand wheel and see if they are moving from the front of the machine to the back. If not it is a length adjustment. If this is normal the pressure on the fabric may be too low. Another problem may be the timing of the feed dogs. The feed dogs should rise above the needle plate when the needle leaves the fabric and descend when the needle comes down into the fabric. This requires an expert to fix.
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Feet not feeding and thread bunching up
the presser foot or what ever foot your sewing with does not feed the
fabric,, the feed dogs in the needle plate are what moves the fabric
to be sewed, the feet only hold the fabric against feed dog so the
machine can use the needle to sew the fabric.
if the fabric is not moving then the feed dogs have to be checked
can you see the feed dogs in the needle plate area are the up or
down?
do you have a manual for the machine?
a manual help to know where the feed dog lever is, I'm sending
you a link for a manual for the machine, so you can look for the feed
dog lever, if the feed dogs are up then there is something wrong
with the feed dogs & they need to be checked.
but if the feed dogs are down then look in the manual & see where
the feed dog lever is & put it in the up position & see if that brings
the feed dogs up to the sewing position, if the feed dogs do not
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hi! there if your feed dog does not move the fabric forward or backward,if this is so try to run machine w/o the fabric check if feed dog move on cycle,the teeth should be moving upward and downward rotation pushing action on your fabric,the teeth should come out to the plate slot of feed dog.if not adjust upward, and adjust also the presser foot of needle.if your feed dog is not moving when machine running,thre is a mechanical disengage or loosen in shuttle assymble and feeder dog mechanism they link together ubder the machine,as the shuttle move on one stroke the feeder also move also with the needle.Chesk the adjustment and link mechanism.in addition to this try to clean feed dogs by brush chips thread and fabrics sometimes stored on mechanism of feed dogs and shuttle.
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