Adjust machine I am having a problem with the outside walking foot not lifting up when I start to sew. I did try adjusting the height by unscrewing the plate by the reverse lever and loosening the bolt what I need is how to adjust this?

To adjust the feed dog height on a Kenmore 1690 (158.16900) sewing machine, you can follow these steps:

1. Turn off the sewing machine and unplug it from the power source for safety.
2. Remove the needle and presser foot from the machine.
3. Locate the feed dog adjustment screw, which is usually located on the backside of the sewing machine, near the feed dogs.
4. Use a screwdriver to loosen the feed dog adjustment screw. It might be a slotted screw or a thumbscrew, depending on the model.
5. Gradually adjust the height of the feed dogs by turning the adjustment screw clockwise or counterclockwise. Clockwise rotation raises the feed dogs, while counterclockwise rotation lowers them. Make small adjustments and test with a scrap fabric after each turn to achieve the desired height.
6. Once you have set the feed dog height, tighten the adjustment screw securely.
7. Reinstall the needle and presser foot, and plug in the sewing machine.
8. Test the machine with a piece of fabric to ensure the feed dogs are working properly and at the desired height.

It is important to consult the sewing machine manual for specific instructions related to your model, as the location of the adjustment screw may vary.

When sewing from thick to thin layers, it is common for industrial sewing machines to skip stitches or produce uneven stitches. Here are some things you can try to prevent this issue:

1. Use the right needle: A needle that is too small or too large for the fabric can cause skipped stitches. Make sure you are using the correct needle size and type for the fabric you are working with.
2. Adjust the presser foot pressure: The pressure of the presser foot can be adjusted on most industrial sewing machines. Decrease the pressure of the presser foot when sewing over thinner layers to help prevent skipped stitches.
3. Use a walking foot: A walking foot can help prevent skipped stitches when sewing over multiple layers of fabric. The walking foot will help feed the fabric through the machine evenly, preventing skipped stitches.
4. Adjust the tension: If the tension is too loose or too tight, it can cause skipped stitches. Adjust the tension according to the fabric you are working with.
5. Use a stabilizer: When sewing over thin fabrics, use a stabilizer to prevent the fabric from puckering and causing skipped stitches.

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

• Decorative quilt designs such as lines, feathers, circles etc.
• are created using a ¼-inch-thick Plexiglass ruler
• Markings on the inside and outside for simple, precise sewing
• The dial lets you adjust the height of the foot individually to the fabric thickness
• For 5.5 mm and 9 mm machines

Adjustable ruler foot #72 Versatile foot for ruler quilting

• Decorative quilt designs such as lines, feathers, circles etc.
• are created using a ¼-inch-thick Plexiglass ruler
• Markings on the inside and outside for simple, precise sewing
• The dial lets you adjust the height of the foot individually to the fabric thickness
• For 5.5 mm and 9 mm machines

We have used it to do wool darning

When I think 'higher lift' and leather - I think 'less pressure on the material' Ergo, release pressure on the pressure foot. Usually atop the left side of any machine. Press down on outer ring, to release pressure. Test on extra material. Hope this helps.

On some machines, you can lighten the amount of pressure the presser foot applies to the fabric. (Some machines do not have this capability.) But, you don't want to adjust the height of the presser foot.

If the fabric is pushing in front of the presser foot as you are sewing, you might want to try using a walking foot, a teflon foot, or a roller foot.

Kenmore 158 13360 Sewing Machine If this is like your machine, the pressure adjustment is the upright pin at the top left side of the machine. The inner pin pushes down (in various degrees), the further it is pushed down, the more pressure the presser foot applies. To release the inner pin, press down on the outer ring of the pin. It will snap back up where you can again push the inner pin down in degrees. BTW, it is a good idea to always release this pressure pin when you store the machine. If not, what happens is, over time the spring that applies the pressure becomes compressed and no longer applies pressure like it should.

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Sewing Machine Pressure Settings for Machine Quilting

if the pressor foot anvil doesn't move up and down /back/forth , the machine might be in "DARNING " mode this is usually a small button in the bobbin area , but some machines have them on the back of cabinet as well

I am NOT familiar with your Singer model 211, BUT.... Most machines [most brands too] have a knurlled screw knob on top which is attached to the long vertical shaft upon which the foot is mounted at the bottom.

"Normally," turning this screw clockwise tends to increase the foot pressure, while counterclockwise rotation tends to loosen the spring pressure on the foot!

Have you tried adjusting the tension? How about adjusting the height of your presser foot? If the seams are thick like on jeans you may have to push/pull the fabric a little to help it along. As far as adjusting the tension it will tell you how in your manual. The presser foot height is adjusted by unscrewing the silver knob and making it lower then tightening the silver screw. Hope this helps?

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