1946 Singer Featherweight Machine
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1946 Singer Featherweight Machine
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.
thread & the bobbin thread will not link to make a stitch. Would appreciate any help. Thank you.
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Featherweights are notoriously finicky with their bobbins. Make sure you get it threaded correctly; then if it doesn't make stitches check back here. We'll help! PS - check for stray threads in the bobbin area - sometimes invisible thread gets caught up in there...plus the whole bobbin assembly has to be inserted just right - it's all in the manual!
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Featherweights are notoriously finicky with their bobbins. Make sure you get it threaded correctly; then if it doesn't make stitches check back here. We'll help! PS - check for stray threads in the bobbin area - sometimes invisible thread gets caught up in there...plus the whole bobbin assembly has to be inserted just right - it's all in the manual!
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Threading Featherweight
Flat side to the left. Threads from right to left. The bobbin "finger" or jib, has to be pointing straight up. Those are the most common problem with FWs. It will not sew until all the planets align and it is happy. The 301 is a happier machine, in case you can find one.
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The easiest way to remember which way the needle goes in a Featherweight is to hold the needle like you're about to insert it. Now look at the throat plate. They should have the same orientation - flat to the left, like others have mentioned.
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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.
thread & the bobbin thread will not link to make a stitch. Would appreciate any help. Thank you.
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