Singer 99k
#1
Just a question, I was thinking about buying one, does anyone have any opinions on them? The one I am looking at is a 1956 model, with a little table and a stool.
Do they sew as well as the featherweight? Can you quilt on them without fear of the motor burning out? Are they a little stronger than the featherweight? Is it a straight stitch only machine?
Gosh full of questions arnt I lol
thanks in advance!
Do they sew as well as the featherweight? Can you quilt on them without fear of the motor burning out? Are they a little stronger than the featherweight? Is it a straight stitch only machine?
Gosh full of questions arnt I lol
thanks in advance!
#3
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I'm using my 99k to make Bow Tuck bags, in place of my featherweight which I use for piecing. The featherweight works for sewing the bags but I was worried because of the heavy work. The motor on the 99k seems about the same size as the FW. The bigger machine is heavier-built, seems sturdier. I don't know if the 99k is really stronger but if I do burn out the motor it will be easier to replace than my FW.
#5
Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
I read that you really shouldn't use Featherweights for quilting.
I don't know about the 99 though, sorry. I love old Singers!!! :D
I have a FW, a 66, a 201, and a 301 :thumbup:
I don't know about the 99 though, sorry. I love old Singers!!! :D
I have a FW, a 66, a 201, and a 301 :thumbup:
#10
hmmm, thanks for your replies, I might chew it for a while. I really like it though...depends if my puppy dog eyes will work with DH or not lol.
I know wha the will say.....why do you need another machine, but a girl can never have too many machines right? Esspecially Singers, the old black ones
I know wha the will say.....why do you need another machine, but a girl can never have too many machines right? Esspecially Singers, the old black ones
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