Originally Posted by
DonnaMiller
When mine does that it generally needs a new needle. It isn't usually the tension for me. Also on a 15, the flat side of the needle goes to the left, just like a Featherweight. The 15 is a very good machine. Get out the manual and DON"T GIVE UP. Rest between, if needed, but your machine just needs a little help. Also, be sure you are using a good 15 bobbin, not a 66. There is a difference and your machine can tell. The 15 is totally flat on top and the 66 has a slightly rounded top. It happens.
Donna,
I believe I did use new needles. At least I hope they were, as they were in a needle package. I'm not too good about throwing away needles like I probably should, lol. But I think these were new. Donna, thanks for the great encouragement I will continue working on it.
I do think I have an incorrect bobbin, I'm trying to get a vintage one that matches a picture in the 1950's 15-91 manual. Perhaps this is the problem. Oh, there are so many possibilities! Lol.