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FAQs & Troubleshooting |
Tips for sewing heavyweight fabrics (thick fabrics)
Do not forcefully push fabrics through the machine. This may cause the needle to break and cause injury.
- Thicker fabrics require a larger needle.
- Sew trial stitches on fabric that is the same as that used in your project, referring to Combination of fabric, thread and needle. While checking the sewing results, adjust the thread tension as well as the stitch length and width according to the number of fabric layers and stitch that is sewn.
If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot
If the fabric cannot be smoothly placed under the presser foot there are two options.
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Option 1: The presser foot height can be changed in the settings screen.
- Option 2: The presser foot can be raised higher manually so that the fabric can be placed under the presser foot.
You cannot use the presser foot lever after the presser foot has been raised using 
(Presser foot lifter button).
If the Fabric does not Feed
When sewing thick fabric such as denim or quilting layers, the fabric may not feed at the start of sewing if the presser foot is not level. In this case, use the presser foot locking pin (black button on the left side) of zigzag foot “J” so that the presser foot remains level while sewing, allowing the fabric to be fed smoothly.
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Raise the presser foot.
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While keeping the black button on the left side of zigzag foot “J” pressed in, press
(Presser foot lifter button) to lower the presser foot.
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Release the black button.
>> The presser foot remains level, enabling the fabric to be fed. Once the trouble spot has been passed, the foot will return to its normal position.
When [Automatic Fabric Sensor System] (Automatic Presser Foot Pressure) in the settings screen is set to on, the thickness of the fabric is automatically detected by the internal sensor, so the fabric can be fed smoothly for best sewing results.
If the presser foot misalignment is too large, place thick paper or fabric (with the same thickness as the fabric being sewn) under the heel of the presser foot to be able to start sewing smoothly.
(1) Sewing direction (2) Misalignment (3) Fabric being sewn (4) Fabric or thick paper
