My Sewing Machine Isn’t Feeding My Fabric/
My Fabric Isn’t Moving Forward
                                                                                                                                               






Try these fixes:


Check your fabric

    Make sure it isn’t caught on something.


Check your pressure foot

    Make sure it’s screwed tightly in place.


Adjust the pressure of your pressure foot

    It may be too light or too heavy for your fabric.


Check your feed dogs* for lint

    If your feed dogs are clogged with lint, they're not gripping your fabric properly. Remove your
    pressure foot and clean out any lint with an old toothbrush.


Raise your feed dogs

    If your machine has this function. They may have been inadvertently lowered.


Check your stitch length regulator

    If it’s set at “0” or a very small number, try switching to a longer stitch length.


Change your needle

    It may be damaged.


Check your needle plate

    Make sure it’s securely in place.


Use a “Jean-a-ma-jig” or a “Hump-jumper”

    If you’ve been trying to sew over a bump of fabric, such as a thick jean hem, try using this tool
    (your local fabric store should carry it). It keeps your pressure foot level as you sew over the
    bump and gives your feed dogs something to grip.


*Your feed dogs are the little teeth that stick up beyond your needle plate.







Still having problems?


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