Your machine probably has an adjustment to increase the amount of pressure the presser foot applies to the feed dogs. However, if the machine has had a lot of use, the feed dogs could be worn or need some adjustment. To prevent wearing the feed dogs, try to avoid running the machine without fabric between the presser foot and feed dogs. Feed dogs can be replaced, if necessary.
Hi
Try to clean the feed dogs aria
Check the screws
Add foot pressure if needed
Thanks
SOURCE: Free Motion Sewing - Jams
I don't have a solution, but wanted to remind users of this machine that it does not do the proper free motion action until you reach a certain speed. This information is on page 26 of my manual (older machine, so page no. might have changed with newer manuals). You can stitch at the lower speeds, but it does not "hover" and allow you to move the project swiftly and smoothly.
If you can sew regular sewing without thread/bobbin issues, then it is probably something to do with how you have set/threaded/used the free motion to cause the stoppage. Make sure you have a sharp (i.e. new) needle of the correct size for your thread, that the bobbin thread is the same weight thread as the top thread. Turn on the Needle Down button. There is a Free Motion setting in the Set menu, but I have no idea what it does. I turn it on anyway, just in case! What foot are you using? If you don't have one of the free motion feet (there are quite a few to choose from!) use the embroidery foot (small clear plastic one).
Pam
SOURCE: feed dogs are not coming up high enough to catch the fabric
as your tech i have fixed your feed dog height ablevac and sew cleveland ohio
SOURCE: Kenmore sewing machine # 385.17626
I had the same problem and had recently posted my own message, with no replies. Took it to a repair person and he fixed it at no cost - it was stuck in reverse because the mechanism(s) were all gunked up. Take off the accessory box on the machine and the bottom plate. move the mechanism so they move freely and take out any gunk you see. The feeder dogs should now move back & forth in addition to up & down, feeding the material properly
SOURCE: I have a Singer Stylist 513 & I cannot get the feed dogs raised.
The model 513 Singer has two gears which operate the feeding mechanism. If one of these gears is broken, the machine will run except the feed dogs will not move. This is a very common problem with this model.
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