Sew4dancers

Good Morning!

I am new to this group, but you came highly recommended.

I picked up a new to me Free Westinghouse sewing machine. I was especially keen on the ruffle foot.

However, I can not get the bobbin to wind evenly or neatly. It winds to the right half of the bobbin, and then, pinches the thread. The manual clearly states that the bobbin tension must be loose. I have a new "tire" and pulley piece on it.

I took apart the tension discs to see if they were dirty, they were not.

Also, I have read that moving the needle holder up 1/8th of an inch will solve the unique needle size problem. Has any one tried this?

Thank you!