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

[@kathrynmurphy8147]

Also can I say I love your no-nonsense approach with very little waffling and faffing with long intros. It’s what I needed when I was losing patience and becoming intolerant having watching hundreds of other videos. I am your biggest fan .

[@walkenenash3867]

Girl! You saved me a ton of time. I had removed the plate to clean it. Then, bam, ! The machine was messing up, and all because of that little groove thing. I would of never in a million years ever figured that out! You are my hero!!

[@SewingDocAcademy]

You are too kind! I'm so glad this saved you a ton of frustration!

[@carlagnixon3009]

Your first tip solved my problem! I couldn’t figure out why it was punching and now I know! Thank you, thank you!❤

[@kathrynmurphy8147]

You are amazing - thank you thank you thank you thank you (can’t thank you enough! 😂). I bought a 1957 221k and have struggled with it - had awful issues and you fixed it in the first 2 mins of this video. I was losing heart with the machine and your video was soooo helpful!! Thank you again. Fully subscribed - and am inspired to learn everything about my new (old) machine like you . Thank you (AGAIN!)

[@suemcnaughton3671]

Oh my goodness! Thank you so much! I never would have realized my bobbin case was supposed to be lodged in the cover plate !!! ❤

[@debracadiente3060]

Just found you, what a treasure!

[@mjremy2605]

Great series, thank you! 6:20 - This 'spring' washer is called a CUPPED WASHER FOR BOBBIN WINDER. The Featherweight Shop online sells one for $6, so pricey washer. It is concave or cupped so it gives you some springy tension. Same type is used on the extension bed or wherever you have some tension needed. The scooped out cup side must face a certain way, usually toward the machine.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@mjremy2605]

fyi - HICCUP, not HICK UP.

[@shoshanabauer-mendelson6430]

First tip and my problem was solved! Thank you!

[@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

[@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 ❤

[@butterflyonmywall6183]

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

[@tkarlmann]

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

[@5d41k3]

Thank you for Sharing your experience.

[@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

[@gergemall]

Thank you, new subscriber ❤

[@SewingDocAcademy]

Thanks for subbing! Welcome!

[@whistlindixie101]

You fixed our problem!

[@SoulfulSpinning]

So helpful. Thank you!

[@lindahanke]

This was very helpful. Than you 👍

[@saraaronzon4562]

Love learning!

[@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.

[@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!!!

[@lauriewhittle3452]

Trying to troubleshoot my needle not lining up to center. Needle is inserted correctly with flat side to left. Also, the presser bar is lined up correctly with the little lines. Needle sits very close to left side of hole in needle plate. It also rubs a bit on the left side of original presser foot. Help!! Any ideas what else could cause this misalignment. I’ve tried four different brands of needles with same result. I have a 1949 featherweight 221

[@janethaught4743]

thank you so much.

[@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

[@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

[@kathrynmurphy8147]

Can I ask (comment no 3lol). When the bobbin is in the case and you pull the thread, should it run freely or should there be some resistance to the pull ?

[@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.

[@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

[@lilybean9585]

The first thing you covered is what’s wrong with mine, it’s spent 20 years in storage before I got 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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[@morenagomes7607]

👍

[@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

[@susanbarkley3980]

Thank you! Great information!