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Re: Where is the feed dogs botton on my brother xl3010. I...
The User Guide suggests there is a different Needleplate (must be thicker than standard) used for darning, free motion quilting etc.
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Page 36 of the manual states that you need to use the darning plate, ie the feed dogs do not drop on your machine. Instead, you put on the darning plate to cover the feed dogs.
The feed dogs do not drop on your machine. Instead, your machine uses a feed cover plate that is placed over the top of the feed dogs to protect the fabric from contact with the feed dogs. It is part #11 on page 14 of the manual
According to the information I found online, your machine may not have the feed dog drop feature. Your owner's manual should have this information..Your machine may have a coverplate that fits over the feed dogs. Check page 42 of the following manual:
It should be included in the owner's manual. (An internet search did not turn up a manual for your machine, but a model close to your machine may operate very similarly.) You can also contact Brother Support.
The other possibility is that the feed dogs on your model do not actually drop. There may be an accessory (darning plate) in your kit that covers the feed dogs during darning or free motion quilting. (Shown on page 38 of the following manual):
A manual feed is used primarily in freehand embroidery, quilting, and shoe repair. With manual feed, the stitch length and direction is controlled entirely by the motion of the material being sewn. Frequently some form of hoop or stabilizing material is used with fabric to keep the material under proper tension and aid in moving it around. Most household machines can be set for manual feed by disengaging the drop feed dogs. Most industrial machines can not be used for manual feed without actually removing the feed dogs.
The 7442 does not have feed dogs which can be dropped. You need to use the "Darning Plate" which came with the accessories.
http://www.singerco.com/accessories/manuals.html
I have a MC4000 and a manual. To raise or drop the feed dog, remove the accessory box and feel at the back of the free arm there is a lever that will slide left or right to raise or lower the feed dog. I am not a quilter, but the manual says to use foot A (zigzag foot) and accessory L (quilter) which appears to be a guide. Cheers, Deb, Townsville, Australia
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