Machine quilting got a new kenmore (not computerized) for christmas last year and I'm now trying to machine quilt with it. there are no instructions and the embroidery attachment that I had for my old machine will not fit. I've tried dropping the feed dogs (no movement at all and the thread gets chewed up completely). Raised feed dogs and removed presser foot, nope, I want to be able to stipple which means my fabric needs to be able to move freely in all directions and it's definitely not doing that. ???

First, use only the needles recommended for your machine unless you want a big repair charge.

Second, your machine is an embroidery machine, not a sewing machine. About the only way you can use it for quilting is if you want to embroidery designs on quilt tops.

Brother BAS 416A Instruction Manual Page 8

If you want to piece quilts, you might look for an older mechanical sewing machine (ie Kenmore, Singer, Viking, Bernina, etc) that you probably pick up for $100 or less. Basically, you can make quilts with a straight-stitch sewing machine, so zig-zag or multiple decorative stitches are not needed for quilting.

I would suggest light quilting, like making quilt squares. I wouldn't try to put both side togeather with batting on the machine. but this is just my opinion.

If you didn't get the Quilting package with it, you will have to purchase a 1/4" foot. Hope this helps.

Did you remember to put down the presser foot? I know that sounds silly but that is the one thing people forget the most when doing free motion.

I am having the same problem, did you figure out a solution?

Try it at 3, also put in a new needle. Hope this helps.

Your question is a little vague... Put simply, here is how to make a quilt. Start by putting 2 pieces of material (good sides together) and sew a 1/4 inch seam. Keep on adding pieces until you have a quilt.

It sounds like the needleis not installed correctly, check the manual for the proper instructions.

On my machine I find that my bottom and top free motion stitches are more uniform when I set my needle thread tension at 8 or 9. Also, you might want to use a top stitch needle.

Good luck,
SewReady

My Brother Sewing Mechine Computerized is not sewing or running. What can I do?