Singer Featherweight Thread
02-04-2014, 08:10 PM
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Singer Featherweight Thread
Just a quick question...
My featherweight apparently doesn't like a cone of thread. Is that normal? I like using cones because they are cheaper but I can use spools, of course.
Thanks,
Joan
My featherweight apparently doesn't like a cone of thread. Is that normal? I like using cones because they are cheaper but I can use spools, of course.
Thanks,
Joan
02-04-2014, 08:45 PM
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Yes, I've had it in just about every position behind the machine...behind the motor, to the left of the motor, to the right of the motor...I can't figure out why it doesn't like it. It slips out of the thread guide and then spins and gets totally wound up.
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02-05-2014, 10:31 AM
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I have a friend that made a little gadget that he uses with his FW machines. He takes an old spool of thread, preferably an old wood spool and then buys a round or keyhole type screw from Home Depot etc. I think they're called an eye hook? http://www.bottlecapco.com/Eye-Hooks_p_657.html He screws the eyehook into the side of the spool and puts it in the machine like a regular spool of thread. The eye hook faces to the side of the spool so he threads the cone thread through it and it forces the thread to follow the thread path that a regular spool would. The cone thread is situated in back of the machine on a regular cone thread holder. The only expense is an old spool and a 20 cent or so, eye hook if you already own the cone thread holder.
You can also make something like this http://www.google.com/search?q=feath...ml%3B480%3B640
But, I think I'd prefer the old spool and eyehook.
You can also make something like this http://www.google.com/search?q=feath...ml%3B480%3B640
But, I think I'd prefer the old spool and eyehook.
Last edited by Candace; 02-05-2014 at 10:36 AM.
02-05-2014, 11:26 AM
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Since Candace mentioned the home made guide, I also make one.
I use a 1/2" dowel rod drilled to slide down on the original spool pin. Then I put a spring for a clothes pin on top and use that.
Here's a pic of my widget set up on my Alden:
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Thread comes off the cone on the stand, up over the hook, through the widget, then to the thread guides and down to the needle. I've used this set up with many of my machines and it's worked great.
Joe
I use a 1/2" dowel rod drilled to slide down on the original spool pin. Then I put a spring for a clothes pin on top and use that.
Here's a pic of my widget set up on my Alden:
[ATTACH=CONFIG]460648[/ATTACH]
Thread comes off the cone on the stand, up over the hook, through the widget, then to the thread guides and down to the needle. I've used this set up with many of my machines and it's worked great.
Joe
02-06-2014, 05:56 AM
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A small to medium binder clip clipped on the thread spool works for me. Use the cone stand and run the thread through the binder "handles."
A small to medium binder clip clipped on the thread spool works for me. Use the cone stand and run the thread through the binder "handles."
Last edited by Vridar; 02-06-2014 at 06:03 AM.
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