Bobbin winding problem on Singer Featherweight
 

Neither of my FW machines will wind a bobbin evenly. The bobbin winders seems to be working correctly, but the thread builds up more on one side of the bobbin than the other. Is there some sort of an adjustment to correct this problem? Is it the bobbin, machine, or the operator at fault? :shock:

TIA

use your finger to guide the thread.

What Miriam said, or adjust the thread tensioner / guide on the bed at the base of the pillar. By moving it left or right away from the side it builds up on you can usually hit a spot where it will fill evenly.

Joe

not all that complicated... I was forgetting it had a tension type guide. I'm thinking the Spartan or maybe some of the 99s just have a little guide and you can't do much with those.

Even the ones with the "S" shaped guides can be adjusted right or left to help center the thread in the bobbin. I've played with a few of them from 99s to 66s and others and got "most" of them to fill centered.

Joe

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Thanks, I will try to adjust the guide tomorrow!

Yes, Been doing it for years and it works well!

The little thread guide is really easy to adjust.