Originally Posted by
Milli
Brand new machine eats fabric at the start or when sewing over layers!!!
My 6500 tends to want to do the same.
I hold the top and bobbin thread until the feed dogs have a good grip. OR I'll use a small piece of fabric and let it go through first..I think they are called "leaders"
I love my Janome but not as good as I love my vintage machines. No problems with them eating fabric..