Speed on my machine is very slow. How do I increase sewing speed?

Sewing on double layers of leather can be challenging, and it's important to have the machine properly adjusted to handle the thickness. Here are some adjustments you can try:

1. Needle size: Make sure you are using the correct needle size for the thickness of your leather. A larger needle may be required to penetrate the layers.
2. Tension: Adjust the tension of the upper thread. If the tension is too tight, it can cause the needle to break or skip stitches. If it's too loose, the stitches may be uneven.
3. Presser foot pressure: You mentioned you have already adjusted the presser foot pressure, but to clarify, turning the adjustment screw clockwise will increase the pressure, while turning it counterclockwise will decrease it. You may need to increase the pressure for thicker materials.
4. Stitch length: Increase the stitch length for thicker materials. A shorter stitch length can cause the machine to struggle to sew through the layers.
5. Speed: Slow down the speed of the machine when sewing on thicker materials. This will help the machine to handle the thickness and prevent skipped stitches or broken needles.

If none of these adjustments work, you may need to take the machine to a professional for further inspection and repairs.

Try a brand new needle. A bent, dull, or damaged needle will cause havoc. Changing the needle frequently is necessary to keep the machine functioning well. It is a "very" inexpensive fix for a lot of sewing machine problems.

take it in for a service as slow machines can be from thread and fluff jamming the shafts , foot control or motor problems

Your speed slide sensor is bad. Your local repair shop can fix it. There is a chance it's the foot pedal. If it's still slow when you sew without your pedal, then it's the sensor.

Hai, Please press the speed + button to press increase the speed , decrease the speed press the - button.

If your machine is industrial you will need to look at the clutch linings

There is no speed seperate control on overlockers other than the foot control but most sew at 1500 stitches per minute, very fast compared to sewing machines.

What is your stitch length set to as this could be the problem. For normal four thread stretch seam you would want the length set to beween 2 and 3 so double check this - the length knob is usually a knob on the right side near the flywheel.

Hopefully, the above solves the problem for you but if not, please message again.

Good day!!!


please apply a some oil on the motor and other moving parts inside you sewing machine..

After that reboot the machine and used it....first try is persisted but when you used it continuously for at least 10 minutes your machine is OK...

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hi! there,


the foot pedal lectronicaly or carbon speed are controling
the speed of sewing machine motor as long your put
pressure you increase the speed motor,replce foot pedal


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there are two posibility in this case,check your motor brush
carbon which locate inside the motor,posible change motor

Have you tried moving the little side to side lever that increases the stitching speed?