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Old 02-05-2012, 11:48 AM
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I just got my first FW and this is probably a dumb question but where do I get needles and spare bobbins for it?
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Old 02-05-2012, 12:49 PM
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Congratulations on your first FW!
I may be wrong, but I am not aware of anything special in the needles. At least I use whatever is handiest in the box.
As for bobbins, they can be purchased on-line or on Ebay. Getting bobbins from an original machine is the best, but reproductions are made also (some better than others, I am told). The Singer 301 uses the same bobbin as the FW.
Have fun with your new machine!

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Old 02-05-2012, 01:08 PM
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It takes a standard 15x1 needle Bobbins? I'd send a PM to mizkaki (Cathy) here on the board, I'm willing to bet she's got some... I've had a couple of transactions with her now and she's SUPER reliable, and fair prices!
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Old 02-06-2012, 07:47 AM
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I just use regular needles in my fw. As for the bobbins, I have an address for a guy who was carrying everything imaginable for fw's. Let me know if you still need bobbins, and I will get it to you.
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Old 02-06-2012, 12:23 PM
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I bought bobbins at Hancock's, they state right on the package for Singer Featherweight machines. Very reasonably priced. Good luck!
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I just ordered some from "April1930s.com", 10 for 6.95 and no shipping. I had used them before based on a posting from this board and got great service. I didn't try the fabric stores but did try a local parts/repair store and they were 1.95 each.
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Old 02-06-2012, 07:19 PM
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For bobbins check out sew classic.
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Old 02-07-2012, 06:39 AM
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A quilt shop in my area...Crafty Corner...1-800-SEWMORE...specializes in FW and their parts and also does servicing. Very friendly and helpful people.
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I order bobbins from www.221parts.com
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Originally Posted by Rosewood9 View Post
I just got my first FW and this is probably a dumb question but where do I get needles and spare bobbins for it?
Thanks in advance!
I have everything that you need at my website: www.thequiltgal.com.
Congrats on the new FW!
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