Originally Posted by
OurWorkbench
I've noticed that turning corners can sometimes be tricky. There is a sweet spot to have the needle when pivoting the corners. Although since the 66 does okay, evidently, you are doing the same pivot. Since they both have the horizontal bobbin, one would think that it should be the same. As I was typing I had a thought. While both the 201 & 66 have a horizontal bobbin, they are different in that one threads from the left and the other from the right. Also, the 66 has an oscillating hook, but the 201 has a rotary hook. I'm wondering if that is what the difference is in turning corners.
I think Ernestine has a motor boss, so technically you could put a motor on it, since that is the machine that works the best.
Janey, thank you. I put a leather needle in this afternoon and that seemed to fix the issue for now. I still have several parts to the bear to sew, so that could change. I could convert Ernestine to electric, but I really like using it as a treadle. I always have to stop and think which way the bobbin and upper thread go on each machine since they are opposite of each other. That also is true for how you put a needle in. At least they both use the same bobbin and presser feet.
Shari