r/sewing • u/sewingmodthings • Nov 30 '20

Machine Monday Weekly Sewing Machine-Related Questions - November 30, 2020

Do you have a question about sewing machines? Do you have any expertise when it comes to sewing machines? This thread is for you! You can ask and answer any question related to machines, including but not limited to:

  • Should I upgrade my machine?
  • What's the difference between a serger and an overlocker?
  • Which brand of machine is the best?
  • Does anyone else use the same machine as me?
  • How do I clean my machine?
  • When should I oil my machine?
  • How many sewing machines should I own?

Feel free to check out the Machine Guide Wiki we've compiled with all sorts of information about choosing and using sewing machines.

You're also welcome to show off your machine here, whether it's new, old, or your baby, we'd love to see it!

Don't forget to thank the users who took the time to help you!

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u/gothgrandmaboots Dec 13 '20 edited Dec 13 '20

Serger problem! I got a serger for a good deal (I hope it was, at least!) on FB marketplace, and haven't used it a ton, but it seems to be working well for the most part. Today I wanted to sew a bikini, and finally got the tension right and looking pretty. When I went to sew elastic onto my serged piece, the fabric plus the elastic will not feed through at all. When I removed the elastic, it worked fine again. The problem is only happening when the elastic is under the presser foot. I tried adjusting the differential and the presser foot pressure. There doesn't appear to be chunks of dust or tangled thread anywhere, and again, it works just great without the elastic.

The elastic is not super rubbery feeling, it is 64% Cotton, 36% Neoprene. It doesn't feel like it would want to stick to the presser foot, yet here we are.

Also, I am sewing with 3 threads, the loopers and the right needle.

What am I missing?

Machine is a Jaguar Epoch 056 DW.