Originally Posted by mamajack3
I have a question. I just got me a FW and am so excited. She is a beauty with very little wear. When I received her the motor purrs, the needle goes up and down but it didn't sew. I changed the needle messed with the bobbin and she sewed like a champ until I ran out of bobbin thread. After I filled the bobbin she is doing the same thing. Help! I really want to play with my new toy. Any thoughts or suggestions?
Hi Mamajack3,
My neighbor was having similar issues with her 15-91. I found there was a small thread stuck in the bobbin tension. Gave the bobbin race a good cleaning, reinserted the bobbins and it sewed like a dream. When this happens to me I always go to the simplest solution first. Check upper spool and bobbin threading. Is the bobbin in correctly. Make sure everything is clear of lint (including the bobbin race assembly). Some use wax-less dental floss to clean between the upper tension disks. Lastly, you might even try taking some thread off the bobbin (if it is wound completely full).
Let us know what specifically your FW is doing if the above steps do not resolve your dilemma. Good Luck!!
Judy