jeans and the material was too thick. The needle would not go, now the bottom thread will not sew from the bobbin and the plate that the bobbin is in willnot turn likr it is supposed to, what do I do?
...thick seams, then you need to lift the fabric at the back of the needle to make it lie in a straight line. There are gadgets to help like the Dritz Jean-a-ma-jig. Also use a large needle, 16 or
...on the edge of seams Sounds like the corduroy is too thick to pass comfortably under the presser foot without the pressure foot tipping up. A "Jean-a-ma-jig" will help jump the bump, Dritz make
ma-jig which is just a piece to keep the needle level. A piece of cardboard 1/4" thick will do the same. It has to be behind the presser foot. Also, make sure that you have a 14 or 16 needle. In other
...to do it. You can try usinf a seam jumper Sometimes called a jeans-a-ma-jig, this helps give leaverage to the feed dogs as you approach the side seams. Also, belt the seams flat with a hammer
...jeans. When I get to the inseam where the material is super thick, the needle often breaks, bends or the thread breaks. What should I do so this doesn't happen? Thanks. Are you using the correct type ...
...jeans that need hemming, just sitting in my sewing room. Sigh....... Anita The problem happens when the thickness of the fabric being sewn is uneven. You need to raise the rear of the presser foot so ...
...it is denim or canvas there is a gadget called a jean a ma jig, sold at JoAnn fabrics that lets you sew over heavier seams. You didn't give really enough information to really be able to
...ma-jig which could help. Or sew up to the seam, leave the needle in the thread, lift the pressure foot, then insert a thick piece of card from behind to make the foot level with the seam, lower the ...
...jeans I am trying to hem a pair of levi's and I can't seem to get the machine to sew over the thick seams. How do I do this? You didn't mention your model, but there is a small jig you can buy that ...
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