Singer Sewing Machines
#31
There is absolutely NO plastic inside the vintage machines, so nothing to break. They were made to LAST, make a perfect stitch, and look really cool, too. :) I sew on nothing older than a 1930-ish machine.
#32
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Hi, I learnt to sew on my mother's old singer, and have started to look for one for myself. There is a knee control one that I am interested in but I have only ever used foot control. How easy is the knee control to use -- I'm not the most skilled sewer?
thanks
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#33
Originally Posted by FWDesigns
Originally Posted by Suzi
Isn't she just the prettiest thing - waiting to shine???
#34
I have a newer computerized Brother machine and I use it for piecing. I bought it for the drop feed for FMQ. But, the work space is only 5". So I bought a 1953 Singer 15-125 off Craigslist, because it had a screw that would drop the dog feed and had 7" of work space. 2" may not sound like a lot, but it is to me. I was so surprised at the power of the old Singer that at first I was scared of it...ha. Now it's the only machine that I use for FMQ. I would love to get a mid arm set up or (in my dreams) a long arm, but I will probably always keep this old Singer.
#35
Originally Posted by Debbie B
I have a newer computerized Brother machine and I use it for piecing. I bought it for the drop feed for FMQ. But, the work space is only 5". So I bought a 1953 Singer 15-125 off Craigslist, because it had a screw that would drop the dog feed and had 7" of work space. 2" may not sound like a lot, but it is to me. I was so surprised at the power of the old Singer that at first I was scared of it...ha. Now it's the only machine that I use for FMQ. I would love to get a mid arm set up or (in my dreams) a long arm, but I will probably always keep this old Singer.
#36
Originally Posted by Happy Treadler
Hey Felicia, I think that's a Singer 66 with the red eye decals, not a featherweight! you need one.
#37
Originally Posted by gspsplease
Hi, I learnt to sew on my mother's old singer, and have started to look for one for myself. There is a knee control one that I am interested in but I have only ever used foot control. How easy is the knee control to use -- I'm not the most skilled sewer?
thanks
thanks
#39
Originally Posted by FWDesigns
Originally Posted by Happy Treadler
Hey Felicia, I think that's a Singer 66 with the red eye decals, not a featherweight! you need one.
#40
I have a Featherweight I bought in 1964, used when I bought it. It still works great, and has never been to the repair shop. I bought a new Singer about 5 years ago, and it has already gone to the trash.
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