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Change your stitch length

    It may be too long or too short for the type of fabric you're
    sewing.


Change your presser foot

    Use the kind of presser foot most appropriate for your
    fabric. Consult your machine’s manual for recommendations.


Change your thread

    If your upper thread and bobbin threads are different types,
    try using the same thread for both. Or your thread may be
    too thick for your fabric – especially if you’re sewing a sheer,
    lightweight fabric.


Don’t stretch your fabric as you sew

    Just guide your fabric, letting it feed on its own.


Change the pressure of your presser foot

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


Change your needle plate

    If you’re using a needle plate with a wide hole and sewing a
    thin or sheer fabric, your fabric may be getting pushed into
    the hole as you sew. Try switching to a needle plate with a
    small hole (a straight stitch needle plate).

    (Important: After changing your needle plate, check to
    make sure your needle aligns perfectly with this smaller hole
    before starting to sew. A misaligned needle could hit the
    plate and break, which could be dangerous. And make sure
    to change your needle plate back for zigzag and other wide
    stitches.)


Use a stabilizer underneath your fabric

    If you’re sewing a thin or sheer fabric, this may stop the
    puckering.
Try these fixes:


Decrease the tension on your machine

    It may be too tight for your fabric.


Change your needle

    It may be blunt or dull. And make sure
    the needle you’re using is appropriate for
    the weight and type of your fabric.
Still having problems?

Try visiting your sewing machine manufacturer's website. They may have a troubleshooting
guide specific to your machine.

Also, you may want to try posting your question on one of the many sewing forums.
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