HettyB

I recently purchased a late 1950s Singer 128k hand crank with a long bobbin. The exterior is in excellent condition, the inner workings are a bit grubby but will clean it up next week.

I have been giving it a go and outside of being a bit noisy, it worked very well...but I have one question and one problem

Question: What brand or style of modern needle should I use? (I am using an Organ Needle Universal 90/14 that works just fine in my 1958 electric Singer 201K.

The machine threads (as per the manual) from left to right; however, the needle groove is on the right hand size. I did try threading right to left so the thread sat in the groove, but then it did not stitch.

Problem: How to remove fabric after stitching.

I lifted the presser foot, made sure the needle was up and gently pulled the fabric away towards the rear of the machine, it either didn't budge and release any slack thread from the bobbin or the bobbin thread broke. Gently moving the hand crank to-and-fro didn't seem to help.

Any suggestions and tips would be greatly appreciated.

HettyB