semi-permanent loan of her sewing machine. It's a beautiful old piece,
> the "Domestic 618" put out by the "White Sewing Machine Products,
> LTD." (World Wide -- Over 80 Years). Froim looking at the web site, I
> placed iin the late 30's to mid-40's, but I could be wrong. Her mother
> bought it second hand, a long time ago. Metal bobbins, thread on
> wooden spools. A foot petal. It's just delightful, and much like the
> machine I learned to sew on a million years ago.
>
> Unfortunately, it has no instructions with it, and I think (hope) I've
> threaded it wrong. I can only get one or two stitches to take, then
> the thread breaks. Or maybe I have the tension set wrong? I've no idea
> what it should be set at. Also, I can't figure out how to back
> backstitch. I'll take a few pitcture tomorrow and post a URL so you
> can see the machine, but if you old machine junkies can be running
> this through your mind in the meantime I'd appreciate it.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Jewitch
Hi,
Ah, how frustating! Try these links: Threading instructions:
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placec to buy manuals:
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sewing machine troubleshooting page:
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make sure you have a new needle in and that it'sin the right way. Clean out the bobbin case, too. Even a little bit of lintcan jam that baby up. Hope this helps!
Best, Deborah