Material not feeding correctly
FUNDAMENTALS OF CLOTHING CONSTRUCTION 3(1+2)
Material not feeding correctly
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- Pressure incorrect for the fabric being sewn.
- The feed dog worn smooth. This can be determined by running the finger over the teeth. If they are not sharp, the feed dog should be replaced.
- Feed dog clogged with lint.
- The stitch regulator may have been turned back so far that the feed is entirely out of action.
- Needle may be bent.
- Spool of thread may jerk and catch if machine is operated too rapidly or at uneven speed.
- Stitch regulator incorrectly adjusted.
- Throat plate incorrectly positioned.
Remedies:
- Adjust pressure on the fabric.
- Clean the feed dog and replace worn out one with a new one.
- Replace bent needle.
- Check to see of the stitch regulator is set at Zero. If so reset the stitch regulator.
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Last modified: Monday, 14 November 2011, 11:24 AM