Originally Posted by
miriam
Is the machine a Singer Featherweight or a Singer 301? If so you have to have the bobbin holder in the notch below the feed plate in line. If not, it may be the timing is out but I sure would want to check other things first. If you search through Cathy's profile, then go to her 'recently posted' you will find excellent instructions how to do timing. I have done it with no instructions - just trial and error. Instructions are a whole lot of help. Once you see how, you will smack yourself on the forehead and go 'that was easy'
It is a 301. LOL I seem to be attracting them. It does seem like a good machine tho. She has a manual and we looked at it. The finger on the bobbin holder is in the right place and we even took the bobbin out and held it the way the manual showed and put it back in the holder the way the instructions showed. Thanks on the guidance for reading on Cathy's posts. I know you said there were some other things you would check first. I took the bottom off and looked at the area and turned the wheel. It looked okay -- but I don't really know what I am looking for if it didn't.
I will definitely check it out and try what I find. I may be back with more questions. If all else fails she can take it in for repair.