Got my sewing machine but

[K. McEuen]

This is not the featherweight that people are thinking of. It's a newer one.

[Jilli]

No it was sent to me by another friends mom. She knew I wanted to start quilting so she found it at a yard sale, bought it and sent it to me. LOL It worked just fine for her. She's been sewing/quilting since before I was alive, so I know she knew what she was doing with it. But I will be calling her when I get the chance. I think my mom knows someone local that I might be able to ask to help me too.

I will get it figured out. I was just hoping that it was a simple yet crazy thing that could be easily fixed. Like do I have to stand on my left foot and hold my hand to the right. LOL

[K. McEuen]

Your needle should have one flat side and it will usually only go in the right way. Make sure you are leaving a long enough thread tail before you start sewing. 3 to 4 inches, both bobbin and upper thread. Place them under and to the back of the pressure foot before you lower it.

[Sandy Navas]

http://www.sewingpartsonline.com/ins...-download.aspx
Even though this states it is the manual, it is the parts list: http://homeappliance.manualsonline.c...inger/132.html
http://www.fixya.com/tags/singer_132_featherweight
http://www.fixya.com/support/p130950...32q_mechanical
http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...ht-t10956.html

[auntiemern]

I am thinking you have your bobbin loaded wrong. If I am not mistaken is is a front loading bobbin, that fits in a metal case. The thread coming off the bobbin should be unwinding counter clockwise, put it in the case like that, feed it through the case from right to left through the little groove leaving about a four inch tail, Unthread your need needle and make sure when you thread it the foot is up and the needle is in the highest position. Then holding your needle thread in your left hand slowly turn the wheel toward you and that should bring up the bobbin thread. Hope this makes sense, bit 99% sure this is the correct way to do it.

[Musical_Starling]

I am thinking you have your bobbin loaded wrong. If I am not mistaken is is a front loading bobbin, that fits in a metal case. The thread coming off the bobbin should be unwinding counter clockwise, put it in the case like that, feed it through the case from right to left through the little groove leaving about a four inch tail, Unthread your need needle and make sure when you thread it the foot is up and the needle is in the highest position. Then holding your needle thread in your left hand slowly turn the wheel toward you and that should bring up the bobbin thread. Hope this makes sense, bit 99% sure this is the correct way to do it.

I was thinking bobbin case too, but I thought maybe I'm too new to know anything about anything lol But I do know, from my experience with "The Beast" (aka. ancient Brother that weighs 500lbs) that a front-loading bobbin can be VERY confusing at first. For many who have been sewing for years, it's as easy as pie. But take it from me, loading that bobbin for the first time can be a PITA!! lol I would DEFINITELY suggest Sewing Machine 911 from Craftsy! It's totally free, and you not only get to read about how to fix it, but you get to see it as well. And she takes out all of the components to the bobbin "area" (not sure what else to call it lol) for both a drop-in and a front-loading machine. Plus you get to learn how to clean your machine and how to fix common problems Check it out, even if you figure out what's causing your problem!

[Jilli]

I've been messing(fighting) with my machine for days. Some times I can get it to work. Other times I can't. When it does work I'm having tension issues.

Today my mom came over and played with it and she was getting ready to fight it too. LOL She only uses her's to mend clothes. She thinks she got it working. I haven't been able to play around since she was here though. My husband has been home this week and I still kinda like him so he won over the machine. Hehehe.

When that thing starts acting up and I start thinking I just can't, I come here and look at all the wonderful, beautiful quilts(and other items!) you all have made and I get inspired. And I am going to beat this machine...I will win...and I will make quilts!!!!

But I am saving my pennies to buy a new machine. Don't know how long it will take but I will get a new one. This one just isn't going to be my friend.