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Shari Sanders Posted on Jul 04, 2022

I have a Singer Fashion Plate Model 237. When you are sewing, no stitches. I've check the tension it's threaded correctly. Does not show a stitch, have no idea on what to check

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Is the foot resting on your fabric and not hovering above it? Do you have the bobbin threaded? It's the fabric too soft? These things can effect the stitch and how it holds.

Testimonial: "Yes the foot is resting on the fabric yes the bobbin is threaded and it’s cotton material that I have used several times before with no issues"

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Try a brand new needle.
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2. The wrong needle for your fabric
knit fabrics require a jersey or ballpoint tip. Most wovens do well with a universal tip, and specialty fibers, like leather or metallic, usually require specific needles.
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