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05-09-2011, 06:24 PM

Rosella

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I have a featherweight sewing machine and I love it. Lately I have noticed that it is sewing slower than it used to. The machine was serviced (cleaned and a new belt) about a year ago. Does anyone know what the problem might be?

05-09-2011, 06:59 PM

Watson58

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maybe the belt needs to be loosened??

05-09-2011, 07:20 PM

CoyoteQuilts

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Originally Posted by Watson58

maybe the belt needs to be loosened??

That's what I had to do with mine.... Also, did you lube the 2 ports on the motor----Use SINGER LUBRICANT not oil....

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