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Originally Posted by pinkypig
here's the pic of my machine
http://searsarchives.com/history/questions/sewing.htm
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Several folks suggested I email you regarding the problem I'm having with my new Featherweight that won't sew. I bought it on EBay, the listing said it works perfectly having just been serviced, but even out of the box it didn't sew. We searched for his phone number, called him and he gave some instructions for tightening the clutch, etc. The needle did go up and down then.
Yesterday was the first time I tried sewing with it and it won't stitch. It appears it is stitching but just long threads are there, no stitches. I've threaded and unthreaded it 100 time with the manual right in front of me. I've loaded and unloaded the bobbin and even tried taking the needle out and putting it back, still no stitches.
Any ideas on what it could be Billy? I hate getting in a long and drawn out battle with the seller, EBay and PayPal and I've hesitated to file a complaint until he gets back to me but he hasn't yet.
Yesterday was the first time I tried sewing with it and it won't stitch. It appears it is stitching but just long threads are there, no stitches. I've threaded and unthreaded it 100 time with the manual right in front of me. I've loaded and unloaded the bobbin and even tried taking the needle out and putting it back, still no stitches.
Any ideas on what it could be Billy? I hate getting in a long and drawn out battle with the seller, EBay and PayPal and I've hesitated to file a complaint until he gets back to me but he hasn't yet.
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Originally Posted by Roberta
Several folks suggested I email you regarding the problem I'm having with my new Featherweight that won't sew. I bought it on EBay, the listing said it works perfectly having just been serviced, but even out of the box it didn't sew. We searched for his phone number, called him and he gave some instructions for tightening the clutch, etc. The needle did go up and down then.
Yesterday was the first time I tried sewing with it and it won't stitch. It appears it is stitching but just long threads are there, no stitches. I've threaded and unthreaded it 100 time with the manual right in front of me. I've loaded and unloaded the bobbin and even tried taking the needle out and putting it back, still no stitches.
Any ideas on what it could be Billy? I hate getting in a long and drawn out battle with the seller, EBay and PayPal and I've hesitated to file a complaint until he gets back to me but he hasn't yet.
Yesterday was the first time I tried sewing with it and it won't stitch. It appears it is stitching but just long threads are there, no stitches. I've threaded and unthreaded it 100 time with the manual right in front of me. I've loaded and unloaded the bobbin and even tried taking the needle out and putting it back, still no stitches.
Any ideas on what it could be Billy? I hate getting in a long and drawn out battle with the seller, EBay and PayPal and I've hesitated to file a complaint until he gets back to me but he hasn't yet.
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Since I can't figure out how to search in a thread I'll ask my question here. The New Home VSIIB I'm restoring has a bobbin winder "rubber" wheel. It touches the handwheel to spin.
The material is like an old shiny eraser now. No friction. I can't unscrew it to put a new one on. What do I do? Without a new ring the machine is unable to wind bobbins.
I love this thread. It has taught me a lot. So, good people, what are your suggestions?
The material is like an old shiny eraser now. No friction. I can't unscrew it to put a new one on. What do I do? Without a new ring the machine is unable to wind bobbins.
I love this thread. It has taught me a lot. So, good people, what are your suggestions?
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Originally Posted by redbugsullivan
Since I can't figure out how to search in a thread I'll ask my question here. The New Home VSIIB I'm restoring has a bobbin winder "rubber" wheel. It touches the handwheel to spin.
The material is like an old shiny eraser now. No friction. I can't unscrew it to put a new one on. What do I do? Without a new ring the machine is unable to wind bobbins.
I love this thread. It has taught me a lot. So, good people, what are your suggestions?
The material is like an old shiny eraser now. No friction. I can't unscrew it to put a new one on. What do I do? Without a new ring the machine is unable to wind bobbins.
I love this thread. It has taught me a lot. So, good people, what are your suggestions?
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Check the Smithsonian and ISMACS, here are the links......
http://www.sil.si.edu/DigitalCollect...wing-Machines/
http://www.ismacs.net/home.html
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http://www.ismacs.net/home.html
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