Originally Posted by
deplaylady
Yep, I do my best FMQ on my 201.
Could you share any tips or secrets? I have made so many efforts to use the Singer 201s for fmq. I've serviced both of them including taking apart the dreaded bobbin assembly on one in order to clean it completely in case that was the problem. Even Ray White agreed it would not fmq but that he saw nothing wrong, nor did I. I have done fmq on many other machines, so I think I pretty much know how to do it. Would you believe that I've also done fmq on a Singer 99? Yep! By using a Stoppax attachment, this is possible. The same with a Singer 127 treadle.
Any ideas about the 201? Even with the Stoppax, the 201 did not want to fmq. The thread kept breaking and jamming and the tension is otherwise okay. I tried many threads in top and bobbin. (I did discover that it doesn't like thread thicker than 50 weight.) I tried a number of fmq feet and darning feet. I tried a needle in a spring. It just would not stitch smoothly for fmq but does otherwise. I'd say I spend the better part of three days playing with it.