MarieM

Ok, don't laugh, I'm sure you've already done this but make sure your needle is all the way in. I had that issue w/mine and the needle had slipped slightly. Of course be for I did that I changed thread, bobbin, re-threaded both but no luck. I finally decided to changed the needle making sure I pushed it all the way in and...tadah! it worked.

smitty

go back & look at it again. tip machine up so you can see
the bobbin area. check to see if the little "finger" is in the
correct place on the throat plate. if not, loosen throat plate carefully ( usually not all the way out) lift just enough to get the "finger" in the slot. then retighten.
how many people have paid big $$ to correct this simple thing or left a machine behind. first check for threads caught in the bobbin area. does not take much to stop
these babies. hope this gets you a good machine !

Nikki and Co.

The bobbin goes in the case so that thread comes out counter-clockwise not clockwise. I just discovered this from my repairman this week.........made a big difference. They are very simple machines.

duckydo

Have you checked the bobbin case, that little finger has to be in the little slot or the machine won't work, I don't know about breaking thread. If you google troubleshoot a featherweight I think you can see some tuts that might help. The beauty of a fw is there is usually not much wrong with them.

eb in calif

the ismacs site has a lot of free sewing machine manuals. check it out instead of paying for expensive copies of manuals.
they also have threading guides.

http://www.ismacs.net/free-sewing-ma...uals-list.html

MarieM

Well, have you made a decision? Let us know what you decide.

libber

Did you check the bobbin casing for lint, threads, broken needle? I have found the tiniest piece of lint can gum up the works. Was the needle shaft to the left side? Was it a new needle? Was the bobbin threaded correctly? Don't give up, with a bit of effort I'll bet it will work just fine. I took an all-day course on maintenance and repair of FW's. Best $59 I've invested in a long time. Libber

zelda2

I found a Centenial edition in near mint condition and can't find anyone I know who wants her....she's only $375! Just saw it the other day and believe it's still there....northern WI...if anyone is interested I would gladly pick her up and send to you if you pay shipping also....comes with case, manual and accessories too. PM me if anyone is interested...

Annz

You did a smart thing.

bjdemir

Is the needle placed correctly? On my 1946 Model the flat side of the needle is to the left and threads from right to left.