Featherweight Fanatics Archives
2004
Monday, February 2
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From: "Paul Hartnett"
Subject: frayed or worn cords
Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2004 18:33:01 -0500
Please do NOT use a frayed or worn cord. It is OK to keep an old cord
for a collector antique that you don't use But most fanatics are using
their machines. The replacement cords that Glen Williams sells are
excellent and match teh originals that I have replaced. A frayed cord
can lead to an electrocution that can KILL you. Replace your cord if it
is cracked or frayed. Keep the old one in the box if you want to have
all the "original" pieces. =20
Paul
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Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2004 15:21:20 -0800 (PST)
From: Sandy Wilkerson
Subject: Sewing Naugahyde
Another hint for sewing on sticky-type material is to
use a teflon foot. This can be achieved by buying
sticky-back teflon and cutting it to fit a presser
foot. I have gotten this from
http://www.kapres.com/ptfe/ptfe.htm
A 5 x 5 inch piece of sticky-back teflon or ptfe (I
got mine when it was just teflon) is plenty for a
presser foot (and only costs $2), but they sell it in
18" widths also if you need more. Just cut a little
to fit the bottom of the presser foot, stick on the
bottom of the foot so the teflon surface glides over
the material you're sewing----no material sticking to
the bottom of the foot.
Sandy in Austin, TX
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Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2004 16:18:40 -0500
Subject: Sewing naugas
From: The Lesters
Some of us old folks that remember making ourselves the nice white fake
leather coats (mini, of course) to go with our white knee boots, know
that the best tool is one of those "roller feet" that was mentioned on
the list, a while back. Surely there are some still around...
Jean
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Date: Mon, 02 Feb 2004 14:57:15 -0800
From: barb baker
Subject: Quilt shops in Moscow, ID
Hi all,
I am going to Moscow, ID in about 4 weeks for the Jazz Festival. While I am
there I hope to have some shopping time. Does anyone know of quilt shops in this
city? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Barb
in snowy, snowy Kamloops, B.C.
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From: "Ann"
Subject: Use Both feet
Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2004 16:15:57 -0500
For the folk who own machines with knee activated foot lifts, use the
right knee for the lift and your left foot for the machine motor. It
works fine and takes only a little practice. It makes you feel like you
are driving some nice little sports car. Honest.
Regards, Ann
Nice, "free of blizzard" southern Ontario. I walked today WITHOUT my
long johns and extra sweatshirts. I didn't get chilly at all. This
part of winter I just love.
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From: "gladys sheetz"
Subject: Re:bobbin thread puckering FW Fanatics 2/1/2004
Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2004 14:33:54 -0500
Hi Barbara.
First thing I always check when stitches are not even is the bobbin area for
a dab of lint or thread that might be causing the problem
Gladys
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From: "Barbara Salerno"
Subject: Model 337 Singer Sewing Machine
Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2004 22:54:13 -0500
Hi, I have an old Singer machine, model 337 and do not have a manual
for it. I'm in the middle of sewing a carry back for a handicap person
and have become quite frustrated because my stitches are puckering on
the back side (bobbin side). Can't seem to find the right combination
to adjust to correct. Got any ideas? Thanks.
Barbara Salerno
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From: PATBERGMAN@aol.com
Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2004 11:46:52 EST
Subject: Fabric shops in Las Vegas
I have not been in Las Vegas for 5 years, however before I retired I worked
there for one week every 5 weeks, for 26 years.
Check the telephone book to see if the $2.00 Fabric Store is still in
business.
Las Vegas has a great public transportation system, and the further you get
away from the strip, the better shops you will find. The people who live in
Las Vegas avoid the "strip" like the plague. They may work on the strip, but
they don't shop on the strip, as the stores along the strip are for the
tourist's. The prices are better off the strip.
A great percentage of the original residents of Las Vegas are Mormon's, and
they sew, do crafts, cook, so you will find great stores catering to these home
crafts, just get a yellow pages and have a blast, I might suggest that you go
into one of the search engines on the Internet and get your list, and even
maps of the area where the shops are located.
Also, investigate west of the strip, way west. I can close my eyes and drive
there, but I can't remember the names of the streets.
Just for your information, some of the nicest people in the world live in
"Sin City." Not being a drinker, smoker, or gambler, they are the ones that made
having to be in that city for a week a pleasure, because most of them don't
drink, smoke or gamble either, but we had a lot to talk about because I am also
into sewing, crafts and cooking.
I will never forget the reaction from my friends in Las Vegas my first trip
after getting Myrtle, my Featherweight. They knew just what I was talking
about and shared my joy.
PatBergman
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From: "robil1969@illicom.net"
Subject: Featherweight Oil
Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2004 09:06:32 -0600
I recently purchased a Featherweight 221 at auction. Can I use regular
Singer oil on it rather than the tube of oil from 1950? Thanks
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From: "Steve Ward"
Subject: machine problems
Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2004 09:39:30 -0500
201 speed
A good, loose 201 running correctly should sew about 1200-1400 spm.
There simply is not much that can be practically done to increase this.
337 bobbin side puckering
Sounds like either bad thread, bad needle, bad bobbin, or a combination
of all. Really recommend getting an instruction book. They are readily
available, at least for the very similar 400 series.
Steve
sewingdoc
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Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2004 05:02:42 -0700
From: "Carolyn McCarty"
Subject: Thank you!
Thanks to all who replied to my question about the Singer 237. You were
a great help!
Carolyn in The Old Pueblo
If it ain't broke, you aren't trying. --Red Green
If it ain't broke, it ain't mine. Carolyn McCarty
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From: "Betty Keegan"
Subject: To Jacque in Deleware
I don't have any trouble sewing stuff like that on my 306, goes right thru.
I would make sure about my needle, and/or the pressure on mly presser
foot. Then, if all else fails, try a teflon (spelling) foot. Betty in
balmy Alaska
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From: Jake1val2@aol.com
Date: Mon, 2 Feb 2004 01:16:40 EST
Subject: To Jacque in Bloody freezing Delaware!
Hi Jacque - I have found sometimes a roller type presser foot works miracles
in sewing fabrics that would feed through evenly. Might be worth a try. Joan
in southern Ca.
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