Originally Posted by chris_quilts
Glenn;
I've used my new to me FW and although I love the weight, I cannot get Betsy to sew a nice stitch. Just once out of probably 50 times did she sew nicely. Usually, mine skips stitches or makes extra long one or I get mess underneath and forget about the reverse. That cuts the thread like magic. I must say I am disappointed in it. Am going to buy the FW book to see if I can't get it working nicely. I travel for my job so am hoping that Betsy will be my travel companion.
Chris,
Do you have the needle in with the flat side to the left? The needle threads from right to left.
Is the "finger" of the bobbin base in between the slot on the underside of the throat plate? I use and service these little beauties.
Sharon W.