If I am having issues with the machine "munching" the fabric at the beginning of a seam, I use a thread catcher first, like I am gonna chain piece and it eliminates the problem....I refuse to change the plate everytime.....thread catcher may not be the correct terminology, but am sure someone here can direct you to a tutorial.....I always have one by my machine, rates right up there with scissors and rippers!
Originally Posted by
margee
I luv my Janome machine. Ask what "operator error" means. I'm fairly new at this stuff but I have read on this Board that when a machine bunches fabric at the beginning stitch that changing the metal plate under the needle can help or else starting to sew before the seamline a couple stitches can stop this from happening. I think I have this correct if not please somebody correct me.