My machine will not stitch....have tried every combination and it keeps dropping stitches

A satin stitch is a combination of a wide zig-zag and a short stitch length. Set the stitch width to the maximum. Then while stitching, shorten the stitch length until the threads lay next to each other so no fabric shows between the threads but the threads do not overlap. It would help if you have a satin stitch foot so there is space under the presser foot for the extra threads.

Sewing Perfect Satin Stitch Wildly Wonderful Wearables Patterns Notions...

Satin Stitch or Zig Zag Machine Applique stitch

Machine Appliqu Basics 1 Turning right angle corners with satin stitch

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If that is the maximum stitch length and you do not have a basting stitch, then you can't make a larger stitch. You could try free motion stitching where you drop the feed dogs, use a darning foot and manually move the fabric, but getting the stitches even would be quite difficult.

Best course would be to consult the owner's manual. It has most likely been inadvertently set to triple stitch--may even be a combination of stitch dials..

Satin stitch is a very wide zig-zag stitch with a very short stitch length. I do mine by dropping the feed dogs and guiding the material through by hand (a lot like darning).

Dropped stitches are usually due to a bad needle. Check and replace the needle

Your machine needs retiming, if you email me I will attach instructions, quite straight forward but remine me of your model [email protected]

This site has a manual that can be downloaded - http://www.sewconsult.com/singer/singer_instruction_manual_900_920.html

DId you drop it try turning it upside down and see if it will create stitches this way.

If it does try replacing the small srping inside the unit you will have to remove the bottom cover.

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What machine? If it is a 19606/19365 and you are using stitch number 19, then tha twould be normal. It is a tacking stitch. If it is not a electronic, please reply with a model number and I'll try to help!

Thanks,

Bonnie

You can do all of these stitches by using different combinations of your stitch selector, stitch width and stitch feed knobs, for instance, on the panel I can see on your machine:

http://www.jo-ann.com/joann/product/images/52659.jsp?CATID=cat3122&PRODID=prd11333

Stitches 1, 2 & 3 are straight stitches, centered, left and right. Really basic stuff, not different stitches at all. 4,5,6,7 & 8 are zig-zag stitches of different widths. 9 is the widest zig-zag (no. 8) on a finer stitch length, etc...

I think you should try and get an instruction manual for your machine. After a lengthy search of my usual manual sources, I've determined that that this may not be so easy. I think you should contact White on their 800 number and let them try and help you... 1-800-331-3164.

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