new to me featherweight...
#11
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I had the same thing happen when I got my first featherweight. I had the needle treaded from the wrong direction. These beauties are a little particular but will sew like a dream once you get it them threaded and oiled properly. Enjoy her!.... you got a deal!!
#12
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There is info on there might be some help:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...g-t182255.html
Seems like when I find a cheap machine there is a reason. Seems like when I see a machine in exceptional condition there is a reason...
http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...g-t182255.html
Seems like when I find a cheap machine there is a reason. Seems like when I see a machine in exceptional condition there is a reason...
#13
One other possibility...
I bought some bobbins on eBay, supposedly for a FW. But, when I popped one in, I couldn't get a single stitch. The bobbins are slightly too thick for the bobbin case. Perhaps the previous owner bought some of the same bobbins?
But, most likely, the bobbin case is not seated properly.
Hope you figure it out!
Cindy
I bought some bobbins on eBay, supposedly for a FW. But, when I popped one in, I couldn't get a single stitch. The bobbins are slightly too thick for the bobbin case. Perhaps the previous owner bought some of the same bobbins?
But, most likely, the bobbin case is not seated properly.
Hope you figure it out!
Cindy
#14
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Somewhere
Posts: 15,506
One other possibility...
I bought some bobbins on eBay, supposedly for a FW. But, when I popped one in, I couldn't get a single stitch. The bobbins are slightly too thick for the bobbin case. Perhaps the previous owner bought some of the same bobbins?
But, most likely, the bobbin case is not seated properly.
Hope you figure it out!
Cindy
I bought some bobbins on eBay, supposedly for a FW. But, when I popped one in, I couldn't get a single stitch. The bobbins are slightly too thick for the bobbin case. Perhaps the previous owner bought some of the same bobbins?
But, most likely, the bobbin case is not seated properly.
Hope you figure it out!
Cindy
#17
I just went through this. Check the little finger in the bobbin case and make sure it's centered between the springs on the needle plate (I sound like I know what I'm talking about :-). Check out my post on "Trouble won't sew". Joe gave me an excellent website to go to that will walk you through the process.
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