Featherweight 201 use for free motion
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Featherweight 201 use for free motion
I have a featherweight 201 that was issued in 1956. I've seen a similar machine used for free motion sewing. Has anyone tried to use their featherweight that way? The tension button on top needs to be loosened. It seems tight on my machine. What else would you do to use the machine this way? Lengthen the stitch? Thanks.
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You mean a 221.... Many people choose to use their other machines for FMQ, such as a 301 because of the small throat and the feed dogs don't drop on a 221. Stitch length is not something you set on the machine. It should be in neutral mode. YOU control speed and stitch length during FMQ, not the machine.
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I teach free motion quilting and in that class I use my Featherweight 221 all the time. And yes, you CAN get a big quilt in there. I set the stitch length on zero and do not cover my feed dogs.
Last edited by k9dancer; 02-10-2012 at 07:49 AM. Reason: additional info
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