I just got my old new featherweight today. Do I have to use needles for a featherweight or are there others I can use. I want to try this baby out but the needle is broken. Sigh.

Congrats on the new to you machine! LUCKY you!

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The place where I bought mine said to use Schmetz brand but i think any standard needles should fit. I think the flat side goes to the right, not the back, and you thread it from right to left.

standard needles should work but you can buy singer needles they also work should you have any problems with standard needles

I have 3 FWs. One from Graham Forsdyke, and he sent Schmetz needles with it. You thread it from right to left, as Gale said, but I thought the flat of the needle faces left. I'm not at home to check. It should fit only one way though, I think. Dave McCullom has a great, exhaustive, book on Featherweight maintenance.

My 301 - your FW's big sister, will sew with Schmetz needles, but likes Singer needles better. A standard Singer is easy to find. I like size 11. AnnieRose will not FMQ with anything but a Singer needle.

Flat side goes to the left and thread right to left. Enjoy your new old baby.

Forgot to say congrats and enjoy your new love!

Woo Hoo!! Congratulations on your new baby :D:D:D