Why is my Janome Sewing Machine Jamming?

Why is my Janome Sewing Machine Jamming?

Jamming. Sewing machine jams usually happen because something went wrong with the upper thread. Either the tension settings need adjusting or the thread may have slipped free of a tension disc or thread guide. Both of these possibilities can cause a big tangle of thread on the underside of the fabric.

Why isn’t my sewing machine feeding the fabric through?

If Fabric Is Not Feeding Properly Lower the presser foot and resume sewing. Another reason the machine may not be feeding fabric is that the feed dogs (or feed teeth) are disengaged, so make sure that they are properly engaged for sewing.

What is the cause of no fabric movement?

Problems with the feed dogs or setting stich length to 0 will prevent the fabric from moving as you sew. Check your settings and adjust the stitch length if it’s set too low or at 0. If the fabric won’t move with the stitch length set properly, check the feed dogs’ height.

Why are the feed dogs on my sewing machine not working?

Troubleshooting: Check to see if there’s a build-up of lint or other material around the feed dogs—the metal bars that are part of the drop feed of your sewing machine. If so, remove the lint and try sewing on your test fabric to see if it’s feeding correctly again.

How often should I get my Janome sewing machine serviced?

Like cars, sewing machines do need some TLC in order to stay at their peak. We’d recommend a thorough clean every time you change your needle, or approximately every 8 hours of use. If you haven’t done that for a while, you’ll be amazed at the accumulation of dust, thread and lint.

Why does my sewing machine not move forward?

Your Stitch Length Is Set to Zero If the stitch length on your sewing machine is set to zero, it won’t move your fabric forward or backward. This might be your problem if you recently created a buttonhole. Most sewing machines require you to set your stitch length to zero for the automatic buttonhole stitch.