[quote=Tilladare]
Originally Posted by Kathie S.
The needle is new.
I am by no means an expert, and I am probably wrong about this, but, going by your description, if the flat of the needle is to the right, shouldn't the needle be threaded left to right? |
I'm still getting the hang of this myself, treadling on the Old Girl you see in my avatar.[/quote]
That is a beautiful Lotus you have. It looks like the one I have but mine is not that pretty. Right now the cabinet is in the cabinet doctor's office getting a new make over. Kathie |
Originally Posted by irishrose
It looks like the Kenmore power cord is there. It may have tape on it, in which case you'd want to have it checked before plugging it in. My Singer 128 from 1952 has the cord wired into the motor - not a plug in like the 1956 301.
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Originally Posted by sewbizgirl
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by Kathie S.
I need some help please. I decided to try treadling. My machine will sew a few stitches and than the needle becomes unthreaded. The needle is new. I have taken the needle out to make sure that the flat side is on the right, just like the manual says. I have rethread it and made sure that I threaded it right to left. Both the top and the bottom thread seems to move smoothly. The machine has plently of oil. I just had it service by a vintage repair man. Does anyone have any idea of the the problem could be? Kathie
Nancy |
Originally Posted by Tilladare
Originally Posted by Kathie S.
The needle is new. I have taken the needle out to make sure that the flat side is on the right, just like the manual says. I have rethread it and made sure that I threaded it right to left.
Kathie, I am sorry! You may not have the same problems learning to treadle that I had! Nancy |
I always thread the needle through the groove side first.
Melinda
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by Tilladare
Originally Posted by Kathie S.
The needle is new. I have taken the needle out to make sure that the flat side is on the right, just like the manual says. I have rethread it and made sure that I threaded it right to left.
Kathie, I am sorry! You may not have the same problems learning to treadle that I had! Nancy |
[quote=BoJangles][quote
Kathie, I am sorry! You may not have the same problems learning to treadle that I had! Nancy believe me I had the same problems. I have to fight myself to watch and make sure that the machine went only forward. As for thread I am using Robinson and Anton. I have no cheap thread. Joann's here I come. Kathie |
Originally Posted by sewbizgirl
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by Kathie S.
I need some help please. I decided to try treadling. My machine will sew a few stitches and than the needle becomes unthreaded. The needle is new. I have taken the needle out to make sure that the flat side is on the right, just like the manual says. I have rethread it and made sure that I threaded it right to left. Both the top and the bottom thread seems to move smoothly. The machine has plently of oil. I just had it service by a vintage repair man. Does anyone have any idea of the the problem could be? Kathie
Nancy |
I am so impressed with all the beautiful "rescued" machines here. I have two in the basement that I plan on cleaning and restoring this summer.
I am halfway through the pages. I also picked up an older DeLuxe KTB machine for my sil. It works great for what she wants. I also bought an older Necchi Miracle. It's at the shop being checked over. I can hardly wait to pick it up! I wish I had not traded my "old" Singer in for a new Janome. It was a great machine and over 30 years old. I just wanted a new one when we retired as I knew I probably couldn't afford it then! An now I know we couldn't have afforded it!! Jan on 446 |
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From Dumpster to Diva - well almost! After 6 hours of cleaning, this Singer 15-88 in a #22 cabinet looks sooo much better. There 2 small holes through the veneer on the inside lid and the outside of the lid has bad plant rash.
15-88 Feb. 1933 [ATTACH=CONFIG]172906[/ATTACH] Proud of herself now. [ATTACH=CONFIG]172907[/ATTACH] #22 cabinet [ATTACH=CONFIG]172908[/ATTACH] |
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