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| The presser foot you are using is not | Attach the presser foot that is correct |
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The fabric is | appropriate for the type of stitch that | for the type of stitch that you want to |
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you want to sew. | sew. |
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| The thread tension is incorrect. | Adjust the tension of the upper thread. |
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| You have not threaded the upper | Correct the upper threading. |
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| You have not used the right | Choose a thread and needle that are |
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Stitches are | needle. |
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The needle is bent or blunt. | Replace the needle. |
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| The needle is incorrectly installed. | Correctly install the needle. |
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| Dust has accumulated under the | Remove the needle plate cover and |
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| needle plate or in the race. | clean the plate and the race. |
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| Dust has built up in the feed dogs or | Remove the needle plate cover and |
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| in the race. | clean the plate and the race. |
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| You have not threaded the upper | Correct the upper threading. |
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| Replace the bobbin case. |
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The bobbin case is scratched. | Contact your retailer or the nearest |
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| You have not used bobbin that has | Incorrect bobbins will not work |
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| properly. Only use a bobbin that has |
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| The feed dogs are lowered. | Slide the feed dog position lever to |
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| The stitch is too fine. | Lengthen the stitch length. |
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| The thread is tangled, for example, | Remove the tangle thread. If the |
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| thread is tangled in the race, clean |
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The fabric does | in the race. |
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not feed. |
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The presser foot you are using is not | Attach the presser foot that is correct |
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| appropriate for the type of stitch that | for the type of stitch that you want to |
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| you want to sew. | sew. |
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| The needle is bent or blunt. | Replace the needle. |
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| Use the presser foot locking pin |
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| Zigzag foot “J” is slanted on a thick | (black button on the left side) on |
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| seam at the beginning of stitching. | zigzag foot “J” to keep the presser |
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The fabric feeds |
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