Linda Renfro

Is it me or does anyone else have this trouble. Since I brought this sewing machine home (1 year ago) I've always had trouble "starting out" a seam when sewing. It doesn't want to sew without knotting up or making little itty bitty stitches which knots up the fabric when you first start.. am I doing something wrong...any suggestions? I've tried everything I know to do so I'm hoping someone here might have a solution other then putting the sewing machine in the trash!!!

PaperPrincess

You need to use a starter fabric (Leader/Ender). It is a scrap of fabric you start on. Sew off the scrap make a couple of stitches, then start chaining your pieces. When you get to the end of your pieces, clip the scrap from the front and add it to the end. If you go to Bonnie Hunter's site, she has tips on how you can get a bit organized and use the leader/enders to make a whole new quilt.

Another alternative is to see if you can get a single hole plate for your machine. Better stitches and no 'eating' of fabric. Leaders/enders a cheaper!

dakotamaid

Quote "Another alternative is to see if you can get a single hole plate for your machine. Better stitches and no 'eating' of fabric. Leaders/enders a cheaper!"

Ditto, also check your pressure on your presser foot, too heavy a pressure may cause that also. JMO.:)

amma

Leaders are very helpful, or use block pieces instead :D:D:D

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-38684-1.htm

Tartan

As mentioned, you can start sewing on a scrap piece of fabric before sewing your pieces. Triangle points are especially tricky. You can also leave enough bobbin and top thread out to grasp with your fingers behind the needle and "help" the machine start sewing. The problem with most machines is there isn't enough fabric on top of the feed dogs to advance the fabric when you first start sewing.

bakermom

I use a piece of paper to get started at times. Tear it away when finished.

CAJAMK

I had a Singer Confidence and few years ago. I only kept it for a few mons as there is no way I could bond with that darn thing. I had the same problem used leader and it still was not great. Also, my "automatic threader" broke 3 times.

Jennifer22206

I have it, and have the same problem. If you go into your scrap bag and pull out some squares as leaders and enders it really does help.

I've also found that if you start a bit into the square, and backstitch then go forward again it'll be fine.

I've never used the automatic threader, so I can't comment on that.

donnai

I have the machine. I have the same problem. I bought it new It has been in the shop 4 times in 14 months. I would not recommend this machine to anyone.