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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-02-2016, 09:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,308
Posted By iadhikari

[QUOTE=You can do like I do with my 301A, wind...

[QUOTE=You can do like I do with my 301A, wind the next bobbin you will need as you are sewing the current project. It might be that you will need 2 spools of the same color/neutral occasionally. It...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-20-2016, 02:59 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,557
Posted By iadhikari

Bear in mind that I have two old Kenmores and a...

Bear in mind that I have two old Kenmores and a bunch of Featherweights, so I am hardly the one to suggest you keep only one. I like the old Kenmores a lot. They are so sturdy and reliable. I've...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-09-2016, 05:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,348
Posted By iadhikari

I would use the link that someone else posted for...

I would use the link that someone else posted for the April 1930s site (the Singer Featherweight Shop). They have lots of useful videos and reliable recommendations. I use Zymol cleaner wax for the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-02-2016, 08:52 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,871
Posted By iadhikari

I use an 80/12 Schmetz needle in my...

I use an 80/12 Schmetz needle in my Featherweights. I bought a little box of 100 on Amazon for something like $33.
Have fun!
Ila
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-31-2016, 04:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,017
Posted By iadhikari

I highly recommend getting an LED bulb for your...

I highly recommend getting an LED bulb for your featherweight. Those traditional bulbs can give you one heck of a burn when you reach through the harp to grab fabric or snip thread.
Enjoy! I love...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-26-2016, 03:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,055
Posted By iadhikari

My 1938 Featherweight also pulled to the left. It...

My 1938 Featherweight also pulled to the left. It was driving me crazy. Someone suggested that I check the height of the presser foot, which should be 5/16" above the needle plate. Once I fixed that,...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-21-2016, 04:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,542
Posted By iadhikari

Opinions on Singer 185J?

I have too many sewing machines already, but, any opinions on the Singer 185J? I know it's a version of the 99 but green. I had a 99 but didn't like the sound, but to be fair, I didn't really know...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-20-2016, 05:28 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,806
Posted By iadhikari

I have never seen those decals before! Good luck...

I have never seen those decals before! Good luck getting her moving. It'll be so rewarding when she does.
Ila :)
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-19-2016, 10:23 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 14,292
Posted By iadhikari

I am up to 11 machines now -- yikes. I didn't...

I am up to 11 machines now -- yikes. I didn't intend to buy the latest one but I found a lovely Featherweight with case and accessories for $100, so I had to jump on that one.
I have 7 FWs, a Singer...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-19-2016, 10:19 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,828
Posted By iadhikari

How about Pfoebe? Ila :)

How about Pfoebe?
Ila :)
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-15-2016, 03:38 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,185
Posted By iadhikari

I like the suggestion of Sew Colorful. Any...

I like the suggestion of Sew Colorful. Any interest in repainting a Singer 404? How much would you charge? I'm not in Canada, but I'd ship it to you!
ila :)
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-12-2016, 05:25 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,897
Posted By iadhikari

Did your repair guy say what was wrong? ila

Did your repair guy say what was wrong?
ila
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-10-2016, 11:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,189
Posted By iadhikari

Hi, SingerCLA, Sorry for the delay in...

Hi, SingerCLA,
Sorry for the delay in responding. Mine has the fiber gear. And I've finally gotten my hands on some 30-weight oil (thanks, Janey!) and will see if that helps. The noise I'm getting...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-10-2016, 11:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,165
Posted By iadhikari

I'll keep an eye on the motor on the FW I'm using...

I'll keep an eye on the motor on the FW I'm using right now, and report back. I'm about to do some sewing. However, the motor on my 1951 gets a little warm when I've been using it for an hour or so....
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-04-2016, 08:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,189
Posted By iadhikari

Hi everyone! Thanks so much for all the help. I...

Hi everyone! Thanks so much for all the help. I truly appreciate it. I'll ferret out some oil this weekend to see if that helps. Having watched the videos, though, I don't think mine is much noisier...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-03-2016, 01:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,189
Posted By iadhikari

Hi again, everyone, I have the 404 oiled and...

Hi again, everyone,
I have the 404 oiled and lubed and everything sounds much, much smoother, but it still sounds awfully loud to me. Sewing-machine oil wouldn't do any good for the bearing, would...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-31-2016, 03:02 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,189
Posted By iadhikari

Hi Cari-in-Oly, How will I know where the...

Hi Cari-in-Oly,
How will I know where the bearing is?
ila
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-31-2016, 03:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,897
Posted By iadhikari

Oh, one more thing: Are you holding the ends of...

Oh, one more thing: Are you holding the ends of the thread when you start sewing? If not, Featherweights love to eat the thread. I either sew onto and off a piece of scrap fabric, or hold the tails....
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-31-2016, 02:59 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 7,897
Posted By iadhikari

A couple of things I'm thinking: 1) You have a...

A couple of things I'm thinking:
1) You have a replacement bobbin case, it looks like, not an original Singer case. Sometimes those cause problems and don't work well. It's sort of luck of the draw....
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-31-2016, 07:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,857
Posted By iadhikari

You can buy a darning foot and feed dog cover for...

You can buy a darning foot and feed dog cover for the 221, and then do what the others suggested -- set the stitch length to zero and loosen the presser-foot pressure.
Not that I have tried it, just...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-31-2016, 06:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,189
Posted By iadhikari

Thanks so much for the help, SingerCLA and...

Thanks so much for the help, SingerCLA and Mickey2!
Going to work on it today.
ila :)
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-31-2016, 06:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,239
Posted By iadhikari

Usually the suggestions is every 8 hours of...

Usually the suggestions is every 8 hours of sewing. It really doesn't take too long to oil once you've done it a few times. Basically, the oil holes and wherever metal rubs against metal. I can do...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-30-2016, 06:57 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,189
Posted By iadhikari

Singer 404 -- Help needed

Can anyone here help me get started with a Singer 404? I bought it from Goodwill and it definitely needs a good cleaning. The gears need lube, judging by the slight grinding feel that I get when I...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-23-2016, 06:27 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,574
Posted By iadhikari

I think the handles on the cases aren't...

I think the handles on the cases aren't super-reliable anyway, and a tote with straps is probably a more secure way to carry your FW. You wouldn't necessarily need to make the top strong enough to...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-21-2016, 12:28 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,166
Posted By iadhikari

I didn't realize the PNW posts were moved. That's...

I didn't realize the PNW posts were moved. That's odd!
As usual, I completely forgot to take pictures.
Also, Courtney brought some fun wooden pressing sticks (instead of using a finger to press...
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