Solve most issues with the Singer Featherweight & 301 - 5 things that are easily missed

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In this video, I cover 5 of the most missed or forgotten points when using a Singer Featherweight or 301.

[@dlstowe3860]

Something as small as bobbin thread going counterclockwise made all the difference in getting my bobbin back into my machine. I've had this machine for years and had a brain hick up. Thanks for the tips.

[@shoshanabauer-mendelson6430]

First tip and my problem was solved! Thank you!

[@WobblyBiped]

I have a 221K made in 1964 that my mother gave me in the 1960s. I used it like crazy till the 1990s, but it's been in its green and white box since then. I'm taking it in for full service tomorrow and can't wait to get use it again. So glad to discover your channel and look forward to more of your videos on the beloved Featherweight! Cheers from Oklahoma!

[@saraaronzon4562]

Love learning!

[@lindahanke]

This was very helpful. Than you 👍

[@JebbAdams]

Hi from downtown Montreal! Your channel came up on the home page with this video! I look for pro restorer's/sewers like yourself! I am currently working on my two 301A's and a 411G. Thanks for your help!

[@TeresaGarcia-ry3ch]

Thank you I was getting fustrated not knowing what was wrong. With your video problem solved immediately. I now I know when I clean my machine next time. 😀

[@SewingDocAcademy]

That makes me so happy, I'm glad I could help! I do have a FREE class on using your Featherweight that has a ton of things like adjusting upper and lower tension for balance, etc. You can find it here: www.learnmachineservice.com/courses/how-to-use-your-featherweight

[@bekahchaney453]

SAME! Thank you so much!

[@beckyhenning448]

Thank you thank you. I’m so glad I found this tutorial as I was struggling to figure out why my thread was breaking and the sound of the machine wasn’t right. I had cleaned my machine after a I was home from a retreat, with many hours of sewing. The bobbin was the issue. Did everything per your instructions. Works like a charm again. 😀

[@SewingDocAcademy]

Glad it helped!

[@Jonatankjallquist]

Thanks alot! I was almost ready to give up on mine and you saved me! Many blessing may yourses threads always find their way and a merry christmas!

[@SewingDocAcademy]

Glad I could help!

[@tkarlmann]

Good tips! Now, if I only had a Featherweight ... but I've got my eye on the 401 -- I LOVE mechanical complexity!

[@butterflyonmywall6183]

Thank you Andi! You're videos are always very helpful and informative. 🦋

[@robintorassa409]

Excellent video! Those were all really helpful tips! Thanks for making this video!

[@SewingDocAcademy]

Wonderful, I'm so glad you found this helpful!! I do have a FREE workshop on using your featherweight, and it has a ton of tutorials in it - for instance, full balancing of upper and lower tension. You can find it here: www.learnmachineservice.com/courses/how-to-use-your-featherweight

[@janethaught4743]

thank you so much.

[@susanbarkley3980]

Thank you! Great information!

[@donnadailey5062]

Excellent presentation and information. So happy I found you. Just purchased 221 fm friend, ordered a "tune-up" kit, but like your tutorials so much I'll watch these repeatedly. Q. Where did you receive your training/knowledge? I'm a bit techy (not tacky, lol) and would love to know half as much as you. Thank you for sharing your time and talent. If you work with Singer 301s, I'd love to see those tutorials as well. Thank you again and have blessed and happy days. Pray for our nation.

[@SewingDocAcademy]

Hi thank you so much for your kind words, and I'm so glad you found this helpful! I have been a technician for 15 years, and I now teach my skills to those that need them. I do have a full service program for Featherweight & 301 machines. It's $79, one-time fee, lifetime access. On-demand videos series, but also me to guide you and help you when you need it. Includes motor service and rewiring should you ever need it. You can find it here, and feel free to reach out if I can be of help: www.sewingdocacademy.com/fw-sales

[@SoulfulSpinning]

So helpful. Thank you!

[@JesusisKing222]

Thank you for your videos! I own a Singer 301 and would love to see a trouble shooting series plus general maintenance for that machine specifically. Also a Singer 99k

[@gergemall]

So glad to find your channel . Thank you ❤

[@thomasgronek6469]

thank you for the tips, ESPECIALLY # 3. I had no idea, and it didn't even occur to me that I was threading it incorrectly.

[@shadesofidaho]

Thank you so much for this!!!

[@gergemall]

Thank you, new subscriber ❤

[@SewingDocAcademy]

Thanks for subbing! Welcome!

[@aviemoore9628]

Hi! great video, I like how descriptive you’re while giving instructions. My issue is when trying to sew with my featherweight the thread keeps coming out of the needle. It’s threaded correctly, I changed the needle and I followed your instructions on the throat plate and bobbin case as you recommended, but the issue continues to persist. Any ideas as to what I should try. The machine was serviced professionally 5 years ago and has been stored in its case since then without being used. There were no fibers in the throat plate it was clean. Any recommendations as to what I can try. The thread is also new.

[@lilybean9585]

The first thing you covered is what’s wrong with mine, it’s spent 20 years in storage before I got it

[@Mpompadour]

Another thing is to loosen the silver screw on the flywheel when filling a bobbin so the stitching arm does not go up and down. That screw disengages it. When finished winding the bobbin, retighten the silver screw on the flywheel so the stitching arm reengages, replace the bobbin, draw up the thread through the throatplate and resume sewing.

[@musicbox-cz7xu]

My old inherited featherweight just runs at high speed when I plug it in . The needle doesn’t go up and down but motor and belt spin

[@AmigoUganda]

I always get loops stitches under my sewing machine feather weight 301 what's the problem

[@annettesmiley4201]

Wheel was locked up so I took apart the bobbin case and cleaned a small piece of thread iff then reassemble. The wheel is freed up now but the needle won’t go up and down. What do I do?

[@SewingDocAcademy]

It sounds like the clutch on the handwheel came loose or the washer underneath the silver knob has slipped out of place. You'll want to remove the silver knob on the handwheel and reseat the washer and put the knob back on properly.

[@ledacohegure]

having stitch plate problem. Stitch finger does NOT rotate freely.. so we can not align it up. Can you help? how can we reach you.

[@SewingDocAcademy]

We have a full-service program that covers the Singer Featherweight and 301 models, which would help you fix this issue and give you human help if it's more involved. It sounds like there is a thread jam in the hook or something jamming it, which is not unheard of and usually resolved with maintenance. All of those things are covered in our program. It's usually $149, but right now it's $79 for LIFETIME access. Here's the link: www.sewingdocacademy.com/fw-sales

[@morenagomes7607]

👍

[@leahstamaris6511]

I just rethreaded the bobbin and now I can't get my needle to stay going up and down anybody have any ideas how to fix it

[@joyfulliving5157]

My machine is like you said finger at the top and it’s not picking up stitches?

[@SewingDocAcademy]

Are you sure the needle is in correctly? That's the number one reason for this issue. The flat side of the needle should be facing left. Let me know and I can help if needed.

[@joyfulliving5157]

Yes. Flat side facing left. 🥲

[@ethelvinaortiz6324]

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[@kitaro320]

What will cause the machine to not do anything? It won’t run……. Lights on, its plugged in and nothing…

[@SewingDocAcademy]

That sounds like a short or issue with the lead cord, which is the power cord/foot pedal. They are pretty easy to replace, here's my video on how to do that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3bXpoWQrLyli5I