Featherweight trouble, need help
So I got a Featherweight last week. Runs great so long as its not threaded. Breaks the top thread on the second stich. Can't get the screws loosened on the throat plate. Help!
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Have you changed the needle? It may have a burr on it. Or it could be in backwards. Have you checked the tension? Does the thread pull through easily?
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Thread it from RIGHT to LEFT.
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Thank you Pat! I was threading it the left to right. Changed it and sews like a dream!
Originally Posted by Pat M.
(Post 5977756)
Thread it from RIGHT to LEFT.
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Did those things, thanks. I was treading the needle the wrong way. Goes great with the Right to left.
Originally Posted by quiltingcandy
(Post 5977711)
Have you changed the needle? It may have a burr on it. Or it could be in backwards. Have you checked the tension? Does the thread pull through easily?
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You may want to put a drop of penetrating oil on those throat plate screws. You will have to get it off in order to clean your machine. Let it sit overnight then hit them with a hairdryer until they are pretty warm ( taking care not to overheat the paint on the machine) then try to loosen them.
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Good plan with the penetrating oil. Got to pick that up.
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Thanks for the help everyone, I was a lot worried that I had spent $$ on eye candy when what I wanted was a working machine.
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be careful taking the throat plate off, there is a trick to putting the bobbin case back +
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this is why I love this board ! Great help ! and nice enough to know and share !!
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