Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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Is your bobbin thread piling up on one side? There's a simple adjustment for that—one screw, one screwdriver, and your Featherweight's bobbin winder will wind evenly again. In this video, Ruthie shows you exactly how to slide the tension bracket into place (yes, even on the earlier models—they ARE adjustable!).

🧵 Prewound Bobbins (skip the winding altogether): singer-featherweight.com/products/bobbins-exclusive-pre-wound-singer-featherweight-221-222-301-package-of-10?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=bobbin-winder-tension

Metal Bobbins, Roll of 15 (made specifically for the Featherweight 221, 222 & 301—no lip on the center hole to catch your thread): singer-featherweight.com/products/bobbins-roll-of-15-singer-221-222-301?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=bobbin-winder-tension

Thread Post: singer-featherweight.com/products/thread-post-for-vintage-singer-sewing-machines?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=bobbin-winder-tension

🔧 Wera Maintenance Screwdriver (LONG—the one in this video): singer-featherweight.com/products/screwdriver-maintenance?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=bobbin-winder-tension

📚 Maintenance Tutorials:
singer-featherweight.com/pages/schoolhouse-maintenance-landing

✨ Featherweight Sewciety Rewards:
singer-featherweight.com/pages/featherweight-sewciety-rewards

Newsletter (free vintage patterns):
featherweightshop.com/#newsletter

Family-run since 2005, we’re devoted exclusively to Singer Featherweight 221 & 222 machines. We restore, educate, and support quilters who want tools built with the same care they put into their craft.

Website: featherweightshop.com

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