Originally Posted by
nanibi
I have the NX-400 also. You can set the stitch length at .2 (as small as it goes); lower the feeddogs by moving the switch at back of machine. I suspect with feeddogs down the stitch length setting doesn't matter anyhow. At any given machine speed, it's how fast you move the fabric that determines stitch length. And are you using a darning foot or spring-loaded needle?
Thank you for your kind replies,helpful as always.I do lower the feed dogs and use the spring loaded needle.Anyway I tried again today and as you all said slowed down my movement of the cloth.I have to giggle though ,I seem to panic as I sew-as if I'm in a race, that's when things go haywire.The funny thing is I do manage to do free motion embroidery-- just the prim style.Practice I'm sure will make ( something approaching ) perfect. Love Letty