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If the machine is not feeding fabric when you start sewing, it could be that the presser foot lifter has
not been lowered before stepping on the foot controller. Lower the presser foot and resume sewing.
Another reason the machine may not be feeding fabric is that the feed dogs (or feed teeth) ar e
disengaged, so make sure that they are properly engaged for sewing. (Note: If your machine has
drop feed, resume normal sewing by moving the drop feed lever to regular sewing mode, then turn
the hand wheel toward you one full revolution to re-engage the feed dogs).
The machine may also not feed fabric if the stitch length control is set to “0”. Increase the stitch
length setting and resume sewing.
If Needles Are Breaking
Needles can break if they are bent, dull or damaged. Discard the old needle and insert a new needle,
appropriate for the thickness and type of fabric being sewn.
Needles can also break if you are “pushing” or “pulling” the fabric while sewing, as this causes the
needle to deflect. The feed dogs (or feed teeth) are actually designed to do the work of drawing the
fabric under the foot as you sew – you just need to guide the fabric!