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[quote=Weedwoman][quote=vintagemotif]
Thanks for this information!
Originally Posted by Weedwoman
I have a Singer 306k
Yes, I got some thread caught up in the bobbin area somehow and it seized up so my little repairman fixed that and retimed it to use regular needles. He told me he could and I said "go for it". Glad I did.
Yes, I got some thread caught up in the bobbin area somehow and it seized up so my little repairman fixed that and retimed it to use regular needles. He told me he could and I said "go for it". Glad I did.
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Originally Posted by Glenn
To all your FW people. Now that I have been given a free FW .... It maybe because I only use treadles and I am used to the power they have.... Glenn
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Originally Posted by chris_quilts
Glenn;
I've used my new to me FW and although I love the weight, I cannot get Betsy to sew a nice stitch. Just once out of probably 50 times did she sew nicely. Usually, mine skips stitches or makes extra long one or I get mess underneath and forget about the reverse. That cuts the thread like magic. I must say I am disappointed in it. Am going to buy the FW book to see if I can't get it working nicely. I travel for my job so am hoping that Betsy will be my travel companion.
I've used my new to me FW and although I love the weight, I cannot get Betsy to sew a nice stitch. Just once out of probably 50 times did she sew nicely. Usually, mine skips stitches or makes extra long one or I get mess underneath and forget about the reverse. That cuts the thread like magic. I must say I am disappointed in it. Am going to buy the FW book to see if I can't get it working nicely. I travel for my job so am hoping that Betsy will be my travel companion.
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Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Originally Posted by Glenn
To all your FW people. Now that I have been given a free FW .... It maybe because I only use treadles and I am used to the power they have.... Glenn
Originally Posted by kwendt
Originally Posted by Weedwoman
I have a Singer 306k that can be turned into a treadle. It used cams (mine came with 28 of them) It says you have to use a special needle for the machine but mine was retimed to use the reg 15x1 needles.
Originally Posted by Glenn
I will keep it for the camper but my Davis, redeye and lotus( there is nothing like sewing with a 66-1 Singer treadle). I have to keep the FW since a dear friend gave to me so I will give it a chance. It does not have much power oh it will piece and such but that is about all. It is light and travels well but I am not impressed. I have yet to see what people see in them. Glenn
Nancy
Feather Weights aren't speed demons... at full throttle they aren't very fast.... They are perfect for beginner/young sewers.
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Glenn, You could always sell it, then purchase a 301. I read that there a many who prefer the 301s over the FW. The bed looks larger on the 301s too.
Nancy
Originally Posted by Glenn
To all your FW people. Now that I have been given a free FW and cleaned it up and oil and greased although it did not need much work. I have been using it to piece and find it not the most powerful machine I have used. I sews really well though. It maybe because I only use treadles and I am used to the power they have. If I had to make a choice at this time I would not really want one. I do like the idea that it is light and can take it in the travel trailer when camping. I will give it a chance and try to use it often. Maybe I will learn to use it properly. Glenn
I am happy for those who love their featherweights. I'd rather find a 99 or a 301 for a lightweight portable, myself.
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[quote=kwendt
Tomilu... this is a new one to me. There is one here in my area up for sale... I bypassed it. Hum.... do you know any pros/cons of it versus say... a 301 or a 15-91 or a 201 as far as piecing and FMQ goes? Should I go back and look at it? Thanks!
Sorry, I really don't. I'd make sure it isn't too fast. I recently sold an old Singer industrial because it was just too fast for FMQ.
Tomilu... this is a new one to me. There is one here in my area up for sale... I bypassed it. Hum.... do you know any pros/cons of it versus say... a 301 or a 15-91 or a 201 as far as piecing and FMQ goes? Should I go back and look at it? Thanks!
Sorry, I really don't. I'd make sure it isn't too fast. I recently sold an old Singer industrial because it was just too fast for FMQ.
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