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Originally Posted by sew wishful
I put my new darning foot on the 401A and it doesn't work. This machine sews a nice straight and ZZ stitch (haven't tried any of the cams for other stitches) but it won't let me FMQ on it. I'm sad. Anything I should check on? I thought that raising the plate above the feed dogs was how it was to be done, but that didn't help so put the plate back in place and it still won't catch the bobbin thread. Not sure what to do next.
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Originally Posted by ncredbird
Probably been answered somewhere already but I can't find it.
I have a 1937 Featherweight that has tape residue (no tape just hardened adhesive) on the bed. I have tried WD40 and GOJO and it hasn't even softened up. Any advise as to how to get it off without marring the paint or finish? Thanks, Ann in TN
I have a 1937 Featherweight that has tape residue (no tape just hardened adhesive) on the bed. I have tried WD40 and GOJO and it hasn't even softened up. Any advise as to how to get it off without marring the paint or finish? Thanks, Ann in TN
Originally Posted by miriam
Originally Posted by sew wishful
I put my new darning foot on the 401A and it doesn't work. This machine sews a nice straight and ZZ stitch (haven't tried any of the cams for other stitches) but it won't let me FMQ on it. I'm sad. Anything I should check on? I thought that raising the plate above the feed dogs was how it was to be done, but that didn't help so put the plate back in place and it still won't catch the bobbin thread. Not sure what to do next.
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Originally Posted by sew wishful
Originally Posted by miriam
Originally Posted by sew wishful
I put my new darning foot on the 401A and it doesn't work. This machine sews a nice straight and ZZ stitch (haven't tried any of the cams for other stitches) but it won't let me FMQ on it. I'm sad. Anything I should check on? I thought that raising the plate above the feed dogs was how it was to be done, but that didn't help so put the plate back in place and it still won't catch the bobbin thread. Not sure what to do next.
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Try a slider or a piece of vinyl over the bed plate with just a hole cut out for the needle, I tape it down with shipping tape. I use a piece big enough to cover the bed of the machine. Works super! You can get the vinyl at Wal-Mart or fabric stores.
Good Luck
Suzy
Good Luck
Suzy
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Please don't even bother with the bobbins sold at Wal-mart. They are poorly made and often cause more problems. Cindy Peters and Sew Classic sell good quality bobbins. If your machine has back clamping feet, they are a bit more difficult to find.
Sharon W. in Texas
ps: we had 3" of rain this weekend!! Yippee!!!
Yeah!!!! For the rain. I have been praying for weeks that Texas would get rain. Great news!
And I love your new avatar. Congrats again!!! Handsome quilt there.
Thanks,Monica!
Originally Posted by purplefiend
Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by bloomin'Iris
Need some advice p
Luckily the parts for this machine are really easy to find so I might would go for some accessory feet if I were you.
the machine uses the standard 15x1 needles and the class 66 bobbins that are readily available at Walmart and other fabric getting stores! I love my Singer 66's and you should too, but if I were you see if you can get a darning plate for the machine!!
Billy
Luckily the parts for this machine are really easy to find so I might would go for some accessory feet if I were you.
the machine uses the standard 15x1 needles and the class 66 bobbins that are readily available at Walmart and other fabric getting stores! I love my Singer 66's and you should too, but if I were you see if you can get a darning plate for the machine!!
Billy
Sharon W. in Texas
ps: we had 3" of rain this weekend!! Yippee!!!
And I love your new avatar. Congrats again!!! Handsome quilt there.
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Originally Posted by quiltdoctor
Originally Posted by Bennett
Now I really need to get on the ball and get some of my machine stash going and quit looking for new ones!
Texas Jan
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Where was the yard sale? I want to go
But believe me I am hurting big time today but it was worth every bit of it!!
Billy
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