thread?

[DavyRay]

The sewing machine is a Singer probably 75 years old. Do I need any special needles? The machine still runs and is in great condition. It's very heavy! Any other supplies I need?
Thanks! -sawg

Model number or name? There are some serious sewing machine users here. Details will help.

[ripstopbytheroll]

Do i need 2 spools? One for the needle and the other for the bobbin? Is the MARA much thicker than normal sewing thread?

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Ordering two will make things easier as you can have a dedicated spool for winding bobbins. If you only do one, you'll have to cut then re-thread the machine whenever you stop to wind bobbins. Just a convenience thing.

[SimonMc]

Gutermann Polyester is a great choice, or the Mara thread from RSBTR. Basically any thread that doesn't have cotton in it.

It is a bit of a fallacy among DIYers with regards to avoiding any thread with cotton in it. Corespun polyester/cotton (polyester core with cotton covering) of a high quality is also a good choice and preferred by some manufacturers and DIYers depending on the application. Its certainly used by some well known manufacturers for backpacks and canvas swags and tents over here in Australia, and is a great choice for use in down quilts as well. It is also fine to use in tarps and hammocks.

[-Sawg]

It's younger than i thought! 1964 Singer Featherweight.