It has arrived!
After a few days of stalking my mail lady, she finally emerged from her little truck with a big box with my name on it.
I opened it up, examined all the treasures* and then put the FW to work.
Immediately I encountered a problem...
The bobbin winder was so tight that when laying against the belt it wouldn't turn. I scoured the internet (with no real luck) and finally decided to try oiling it with Singer All Purpose Sewing Machine Oil ($2.50 @ Walmart). Amazing. It loosened right up and works perfectly now.
My next roadblock was the buttonholer. After a few stitches (which I'll admit were very nice stitches) it would get hung up and the thread would break. I changed bobbins, I changed bobbin cases, I changed fabric, all to no avail. Then I decided to try changing thread, oiling the buttonholer (bc oiling worked so well with the winder), and adjusting the tension on the machine (I think it likes to be around 6 or 7). Voila! Works amazingly.
I have a feeling I am going to be busy sewing and getting to know my FW today.
Sewing Tip:
When in doubt, oil the thing.
*Treasures include some very odd needles, the key to the case, a cleaning brush, bobbins, a 2" scallop measurement ruler, Vintage tube of lube, the name tag of the previous owner (A Mrs. Author Auger), 5 Extra buttonhole templates, and a crazy screwdriver.
Here is a little guide to using the right needle.
After a few days of stalking my mail lady, she finally emerged from her little truck with a big box with my name on it.
I opened it up, examined all the treasures* and then put the FW to work.
Immediately I encountered a problem...
The bobbin winder was so tight that when laying against the belt it wouldn't turn. I scoured the internet (with no real luck) and finally decided to try oiling it with Singer All Purpose Sewing Machine Oil ($2.50 @ Walmart). Amazing. It loosened right up and works perfectly now.
My next roadblock was the buttonholer. After a few stitches (which I'll admit were very nice stitches) it would get hung up and the thread would break. I changed bobbins, I changed bobbin cases, I changed fabric, all to no avail. Then I decided to try changing thread, oiling the buttonholer (bc oiling worked so well with the winder), and adjusting the tension on the machine (I think it likes to be around 6 or 7). Voila! Works amazingly.
I have a feeling I am going to be busy sewing and getting to know my FW today.
Sewing Tip:
When in doubt, oil the thing.
*Treasures include some very odd needles, the key to the case, a cleaning brush, bobbins, a 2" scallop measurement ruler, Vintage tube of lube, the name tag of the previous owner (A Mrs. Author Auger), 5 Extra buttonhole templates, and a crazy screwdriver.
Here is a little guide to using the right needle.
