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Maintenance on Featherweight?
I have just got myself a Singer Featherweight - it is being serviced at the moment and has been given a clean bill of health. I just wondered if I could check with you all how often the machine should be oiled, and how much? I have downloaded a copy of the 221 manual - thanks! JackyTags: None
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Here is a really good page with maintenance specifics: http://singerfeatherweight221.blogsp...herweight.html
I just got a Featherweight, too -- and I LOVE it! I'm using low-shank feet not specifically made for it, and they work like a charm. The buttonhole attachment makes lovely buttonholes, dare I say, nicer than my Bernina!
Ruthann
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First suggestion -- Aftermarket book by Johnson-Srebro. Has history and maintenance information. Things like how to put the needle plate back on correctly with the little finger in the slot (its in the book).
Second -- I clean and oil mine every 6 months if I am not using it much (mostly my travel machine) and once a week if using it alot. I can hear the difference when it starts to want some attention.
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I love my FW! If it's been sitting unused for a while I give it a good goin' over. If I'm using it every day I'll put a drop in the bobbin every day. I got a great suggestion from a book on Featherweights--I bought a large gauge syringe from the pharmacy and use it to oil my machines. It works great and I can reach little places and I don't get oil all over the place. The syringe only cost 25 cents! I kind of got "the look" when I asked for it, but the pharmacy clerk was very helpful when I told her what I wanted it for.
Sherry
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Thanks Sherry, Ruthann - will look at those links. Which are the attachments you got for it? I am looking forward to getting it back on Wednesday - I haven't tried it at all yet. I bought it on ebay - took a bit of a chance but the repair man has said it is a good one, not much sign of use, and just a couple of small dings on the table.
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Originally posted by gloucestershireladyWhich are the attachments you got for it?
I was most pleased with the darning foot because I do a lot of threadtracing (painting with thread) on art quilts, and I had hoped to be able to use my Featherweight when teaching classes rather than have to lug my heavy Bernina everywhere.
Even without covering the feeddogs, the darning foot enables me to move the quilt sandwich around just fine. If you want to cover the feed dogs, the buttonhole attachment comes with a metal cover specifically for that purpose.
I ordered the book mentioned above and can't wait for it to arrive so I can get to know "Jezebel" a little better!
Ruthann
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I LOVE my two Featherweights, too!!!!! I think the rule of thumb for oiling and lubricating the gears is every three bobbins. These machines were built for owner maintenance and don't need to go to a shop. I took a class at Road to California a couple of years ago and learned how to replace my own belts, etc. Enjoy these precious little machines--you're so lucky to own one! Judy in Torrance
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I've had Sophie for about a month, and have only one issue. The first two or three times I wound a bobbin, loosening the smaller wheel had the desired result - the needle did not go up and down during winding. Since then, however, even tho I loosen that small wheel, the needle continues to go up and down. It doesn't seem to cause any problems, but it shouldn't work that way. Anybody have any ideas? Thanks!
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This from the Featherweightfanatics website. I cannot vouch for these instructions and be careful.
Someone also asked about why the machine keeps moving even when the clutch is released for winding a bobbin. I did have success with this manuver: I removed the little screw from clutch wheel on the balance wheel and unscrewed
the clutch wheel. Then I lifted out the little clutch nut inside. Then I
pulled out the balance wheel--but I didn't take it off the machine (cause it looked like guts were coming out were I to completely remove it, and I DID NOT want that to happen). After I'd gotten an area of about 1-2" exposed I sprayed it all with WD-40 cause there was lots of black gunk in there. I then wiped off the gunk, oiled it all up nicely, and reassembled the whole thing. It now works fine.
I had the same trouble once before and just cleaned and oiled the machine (be sure to get all the locations per the manual).
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I'm not sure if I will add anymore embroidery....
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I finished my magic garden. This was not my usual colour palette and I am not fond of gnomes so I took creative license...
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Just lovely! I like your flowers too. They fill up the background nicely.
-
Beatuiful choices of colors. Fun and whimsical. Nicely done!
-
Really fun embroidery choices. It looks great!
-
I LOVE the black additions to your piecing. They really attract attention and look great.
-
I still have many fans to finish as I’m hand piecing the outside curve. My preference is appliqué and embroidery. For...
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Helen, Thank you so much for your ideas! You have great EQ8 skills! I have 2 Becky Goldsmith books that I have been using...
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Nice work ! Can I ask, did you use stem stitch on the bluebells ? Or have you whip stitched over a back stitch?
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Not a question, but wanted to share the Kona solids I picked out today for the summer version. Excited to start work on...
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I did not use a stabilizer, nor a hoop. Just be cognizant of the tension of your stitches.
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