RogerChemel Report post Posted September 1, 2022 I inherited a Durkopp 17-1-1 that my father used extensively but he never taught me how to start the threading process at the foot. The machine is functional mechanically, I'm sure I have the bobbin wound properly. I have it threaded properly from the spool to the needle. I am not an expert obviously but I can't get the needle thread and the bobbin thread to "latch". What is the method to get the thread to "catch" or "loop" together? I would so love to get this machine to sew. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northmount Report post Posted September 1, 2022 @RogerChemel Moved your post to leather sewing machines. This is where the sewing machine guys hang out. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted September 1, 2022 (edited) maybe this video helps - if not send me a PM and I can send you a manual in English language. Edited September 1, 2022 by Constabulary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
