Originally Posted by MellieKQuilter
Originally Posted by nyelphaba
I have a 401A and I do not use special needles. Do you have a manual to check with?
I downloaded one... and it has threading instructions, but no troubleshooting.
Do you put the flat side of the needle towards you or away from you?
That might be your problem. In a Featherweight the flat side is on the left, and you thread from right to left. (at least I think that's the way I do it - if it isn't, please will someone jump in here and correct me?)