@LeilaMay , I think I've found the problem!  Don't know how it's happened, but the feed dogs are coming too far forward, and lifting the needle plate on the way up.  I've added a close up picture, and you can see the front teeth of the feed dogs catching the underside of the needle plate.

No idea how to fix it, as I can't get the feed dogs off - they are screwed down solid. 

So, she will return to her box, until I find someone locally who can fix her. 

At least now I know what is causing the problem.

Many, many thanks for your help.

Jessie

@LeilaMay , thank you so much for your help and encouragement, it is very much appreciated.  I'm giving it one more day, then I'll have to put it away for a while.

Jessie

@LeilaMay , I think we have cross posted!

I joined the FB FW group, and tried all of their suggestions, but nothing has changed.  I'm still waiting for a reply from the Featherweight Shop, so may get some help there.

I'm now wondering if it may be a quicker solution, to buy a ruffler for either the Singer 611g or the Bernina 730...

Jessie

I don't prewash much, unless it's something I think may shrink or run, or both (denim).  I do press a lot though, and I use spray starch on fine or slippery fabrics.

Seams aren't really a problem as I do next to no p&q, but when I have done it, I press to the dark side.

Sorry Lowena, didn't realise this was a p&q thread, it just came up as unread threads.

Jessie

That looks beautiful @charlotte , I really love lace knitting - but my brain doesn't.  Look forward to sharing your progress, and cheering from the sidelines!  :thumbsup:

Jessie

I think we had a member from Ireland some time ago who did a lot of Alabama Chenin (?) techniques.

Yours looks absolutely fab @Aunty Stitches  - by hand too!  Such patience!

Jessie

@BrendaP , it's the first time I've had a problem, I just wish I had more knowledge...

The FW isn't actually a complex mechanism, but figuring out this problem is giving me a headache. 

Jessie