Is this normal?
Hope I can explain this clearly enough so you can visualize. I noticed while sewing yesterday at a medium speed that the fabric slightly jumps up and down as it approaches the sewing machine needle. It has probably always been this way, but wonder if I need to change needles or the tension. Shouldn't the fabric just calmly and smoothly run along? I have a 3 yr. old Janome 6600. THX
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Change your needle and see if that makes a difference. Some fabrics with a very tight weave (batiks)can grab the needle a little too.
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I've noticed when we have a throat-plate that accomodates a zig-zag stitch, the fabric behaves differently than with a plate that works only with a straight stitch.
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Perhaps change the needle to a smaller needle.
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Now I will be watching to see if my fabric dances or glides!!!
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Check your feed dogs, are they up? (or down)
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Originally Posted by Tartan
(Post 5620651)
Change your needle and see if that makes a difference. Some fabrics with a very tight weave (batiks)can grab the needle a little too.
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In addition to changing your needle, check for lint build up at the feed dogs. Remove the plate covering the feed dogs, and clean out any build up.
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I second using a straight stitch plate when doing straight seams. I think the larger plate for zig-zagging may cause your fabric to jump. And yep! Check your needle size.
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Originally Posted by Lori S
(Post 5625492)
In addition to changing your needle, check for lint build up at the feed dogs. Remove the plate covering the feed dogs, and clean out any build up.
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