I came across a Wheeler & Wilson sewing machine picture recently and it showed being set up for twin needle sewing. Â It’s fun to find pictures from the past that remind us that women have been doing this for a very LONGÂ time. Â This is a company I had never heard of but it was interesting to see the set up and I couldn’t resist checking them out.
This particular company was purchased by Singer in 1905.  I was able to find them on Wikipedia and it’s a hoot to see their ‘first machine’ patent in 1850.  Trust me…it’s NOTHING like this picture.  If you get a minute, jump over there to see the pictures and read the history.  Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Company Scroll down to see the pictures on the right of the article.
A quick tip if you’re going to use YOUR twin needle: Â Make sure you thread your machine with both threads at the SAME time. Â Hold them together and follow the upper thread path as if you are using one thread. Â Only divide them up when you get to the needles! Â And if you’re wondering…your bobbin stays the same!
These pictures were sewn with a twin needle and a 5 groove pin tuck foot!
