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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-01-2016, 08:37 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,132
Posted By treadlecrazy

One cause of threads breaking in antique machines...

One cause of threads breaking in antique machines can be that the bobbin thread didn't get wound tightly and with even tension. Modern machines have a tension disc that the thread goes through for...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-27-2016, 03:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,132
Posted By treadlecrazy

I checked the three brands I have, and I guess...

I checked the three brands I have, and I guess the needle length only changes with size for some brands. Singer needles are the same length regardless of size. A Schmetz size 10 needle is 0.7 mm...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-27-2016, 10:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,132
Posted By treadlecrazy

I remembered reading somewhere that size 14...

I remembered reading somewhere that size 14 needles were the most common needle size used in the past, so vintage sewing machines were designed to work best with that size. I can tell you that my...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-24-2016, 01:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,132
Posted By treadlecrazy

I don't know anything about that machine...

I don't know anything about that machine specifically, but here are the first things I would check:
Is your needle inserted correctly?
Is your needle threaded the correct direction?

If your...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-08-2015, 07:11 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 10,376
Posted By treadlecrazy

The solid handwheels are better for use with...

The solid handwheels are better for use with motors. I'd suggest changing it out with a solid handwheel. You'll put less strain on the motor and will probably have an easier time sewing thick...
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