Originally Posted by callen

I have a 1946 FW that is not stitching. I'm not sure if I have it threaded properly. I have the needle inserted with the flat side faced to the right but do you thread it from right to left or left to right ? I know they work differently than most machines but am not sure. I am new to actually using vintage machines, I use mine all just for decoration. I would like to use my FW but I can't get it to stitch. Everything moves the way it should but the top
thread & the bobbin thread will not link to make a stitch. Would appreciate any help. Thank you.