Originally Posted by
LavenderBlue
I own both machines but have not sewn on them yet. Please tell me what needles and bobbins to use/buy for each and if attachments are interchangeable. THX so much!
Both use the same 15x1 system of needles. BUT - 99s go in FLAT to the RIGHT and thread LEFT to RIGHT.
Feathweights go in FLAT to the LEFT and thread RIGHT to LEFT.
99's use Class 66 bobbins. The best ones to buy are the metal ones Sew-Classic sells. Those are some really nice bobbins.
FW's use the 221/301 style bobbins. Also available from Sew-Classic.
You can get the 66s and sometimes the FW bobbins at the big box stores but their quality is hit or miss and I don't recommend them.
Attachments and feet interchange, they are both Low Shank machines.
I strongly suggest you read the owners manuals if you have them, or get them if you don't.
Joe