Originally Posted by frauhahn

Just got a featherweight today-needs a paint job, but the motor purrs-it didn't come with a manual, but I found one online to look at, and ordered one also. But-until it comes, I'm having a problem I'm hoping that someone can help me with-the upper thread keeps breaking. I'm pretty sure this must be a tension problem. Any ideas? The spool thread and the bobbin thread seem to move easily enough.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions!