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Lori S 08-10-2010 04:01 PM

I am betting the answer is No. Some of the manufactures have feet that are not even interchangble with in the company. Some models take different feet. I have three sisters we all have machines from the same manufacture ..... none of are walking feet will fit the others , same for free motion.
Mine has a clip at the bottom and unless I use the manufactues feet the needle will hit the foot by about a millimeter.
I have learned the hard way not to believe when they say "fits all ....."
It would be nice if they where , I've got big money in my feet ( no not shoes ha ha) , and the idea of buying a new machine and buying all new feet ...... keeps me from buying a new machine,

wvdek 08-10-2010 04:45 PM

I say no.

oatw13 08-10-2010 05:12 PM

Only one way to find out! Give it a try.

Does it fit? If so, put it on and manually turn the wheel to make sure the needle doesn't hit the foot. If it is okay, sew a few stitches and see what you think.

I use "universal" feet between several machines. Some work better than others on certain machines but they all fit.

dawson.tracy35 08-10-2010 05:18 PM

My singer feet do not fit on my brother machine. The singer is a slant shank and my brother is a short shank. It is a real shame they don't fit. I have a box of feet for my my moms old machine (i still have) and wish i could use them!

I did buy some snap on feet for a bernina that fit on my brother though.. interesting.
Tracy

clarerowley 11-29-2010 08:26 PM

If the feet that came with your Singer have a narrow snap on shank, you will not be able to interchange them. If it has a screw on and the shank is short.. about 3/4"long overall, then you probably can. However, a simple try out should show you. Does the fabric feed? Does the needle clear the opening?

Not much else to be concerned about :)


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