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10-05-2011, 06:20 AM
#23
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I personally probably wouldn't pay $50 for it. But that is just me. Nothing against the machine but I have my favorite vintage machines and this isn't one doesn't fit the category. I don't like to have to find special needles and things like that.
10-05-2011, 07:28 AM
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This is exactly right. They do not go for even $125 around here, central NY. This series (206) was Singer's first foray into ZZ machines, and they soon realized their mistake with the special needles. (At least that's my take on why they were not made for too many years.) Some folks really do love them in spite of needling special needles, which cannot be bought in local Walmart/Joann/quilt shops. They are not available in nearly as many types as Organ or Schmetz either.
I'm sure a few have sold on ebay for hundreds from sellers who tell lies about it's capability. I had one once in mint condition except for the damaged bobbin case. I gave it away.
"I think that's a 319 in which case it uses non-standard needles, 206 x 13. It's low shank and uses discs for more deco stitches. Make sure the bobbin case isn't damaged from people using the wrong size of needle. HTH."
I'm sure a few have sold on ebay for hundreds from sellers who tell lies about it's capability. I had one once in mint condition except for the damaged bobbin case. I gave it away.
"I think that's a 319 in which case it uses non-standard needles, 206 x 13. It's low shank and uses discs for more deco stitches. Make sure the bobbin case isn't damaged from people using the wrong size of needle. HTH."
10-05-2011, 07:29 AM
#26
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Thank you Ladies for all of the help. You are a GREAT bunch of sewing friends with loads of sewing info. I havent gotten it yet but I will let you know when I do.And I will go over it with a fine tooth comb LOL. I am going to ask her to hook it up. I dont know what I will do though if she doesnt have any bobbins or needles for it.
10-05-2011, 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Wintersewer
This is exactly right. They do not go for even $125 around here, central NY. This series (206) was Singer's first foray into ZZ machines, and they soon realized their mistake with the special needles. (At least that's my take on why they were not made for too many years.) Some folks really do love them in spite of needling special needles, which cannot be bought in local Walmart/Joann/quilt shops. They are not available in nearly as many types as Organ or Schmetz either.
I'm sure a few have sold on ebay for hundreds from sellers who tell lies about it's capability. I had one once in mint condition except for the damaged bobbin case. I gave it away.
"I think that's a 319 in which case it uses non-standard needles, 206 x 13. It's low shank and uses discs for more deco stitches. Make sure the bobbin case isn't damaged from people using the wrong size of needle. HTH."
I'm sure a few have sold on ebay for hundreds from sellers who tell lies about it's capability. I had one once in mint condition except for the damaged bobbin case. I gave it away.
"I think that's a 319 in which case it uses non-standard needles, 206 x 13. It's low shank and uses discs for more deco stitches. Make sure the bobbin case isn't damaged from people using the wrong size of needle. HTH."
It's a 306K, not a 206.
I'm off to go sew on my 319 now....
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