When stitch level is placed all the way down at the bottom at 6 stitch indicator it sews a shorter stitches 10 to 12 stitches per inch. I need this longer stitch length to baste. Can you make any suggestions to fix?
If your machine was manufactured to produce 10-12 stitches at the most, that is pretty much what you are stuck with. Some machines (ie, some Berninas) were made to produce a basting stitch which causes the needle to not complete a stitch or a couple of stitches in a row that will create a basting stitch.
You may be able to decrease the upper tension to create a gathering stitch that can be removed by pulling the bobbin thread.
It may just be easier and less expensive to buy working older sewing machine that has a longer stitch selection. Look on Craigs List and other for-sale sites for an inexpensive solution.
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The stitch length is governed by the cam action connected to the walking foot
that means that the stitch length is governed by the amount of material that is pulled through in the period of time that the needle comes up and goes down
normally the cam action is set by the stitch length lever/ reverse lever
if there is a necessity for a longer stitch, the cam would have to be changed on the drive shaft underneath
That will require a discussion with a sewing machine mechanic to determine if there are cams or other linkages that can be fitted to alter the stitch length for the manufactured maximum
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