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buslady 10-20-2011 03:11 AM

Actually, any low shank, Side clamping attachments should work on it. For the most part they are very easy to find. Just puttin my 2 cents in since you said you just joined the group. Someone correct me if im not correct. You have come to the right place for information, there s a wealth of knowledge in these pages. As a matter of fact, it might take a while , but would be a GREAT read all the way from page 1. I dont write much, but I read every word and jump in when I can! LOL ra

Originally Posted by Sede_Mae

Originally Posted by Charlee

Originally Posted by Sede_Mae
So am I correct to assume that if it says "low shank for 221 Featherweight" ... I would be safe ? thank you very much :-)

For the most part, yes. I do know that my sister has our mother's FW, and the ruffler in that case does NOT fit the machine...

In most cases tho, any vintage low shank attachments will work.

Thanks again Charlee :-)


redmadder 10-20-2011 03:34 AM

Can anyone tell me where to look for model numbers online? I have several machines with serial numbers and know the dates. There are 3 Singers, 1920s, 4 treadles, New Home, White, Singer Redeye, and a Singer I haven't seen yet. A Franklin, a Pfaff.....

I acquired most of them before this craze started, so 25 years ago, just like the way they look.

MommaDorian 10-20-2011 04:50 AM

What is a New Vassar? Has anybody ever heard of it? How do I date it?

Thanks!!

Charlee 10-20-2011 05:20 AM


Originally Posted by sewbizgirl
I've recently purchased a lovely 15-91 at an auction. It's all there except for the button on the foot controller. Just that button you step on is missing! I hate to buy a whole new foot control just for that, especially when the rest of it and the wiring is really good. What are my chances of finding the button I could put on my foot?

Not wonderful, but let me tear into my parts machine and see what the one I have looks like...

Charlee 10-20-2011 05:22 AM


Originally Posted by MommaDorian
What is a New Vassar? Has anybody ever heard of it? How do I date it?

Thanks!!

Dorian, do you have the machine in hand?

Charlee 10-20-2011 05:24 AM

Jan, you did a GREAT job on that White, and I disagree...I DO think she's beautiful, in the same way a 100 year old woman is beautiful...may have a few scars, many wrinkles, aches and pains...but a smile that glows!

Can't wait to hear about her "smile" (stitching)! :)

Mornigstar 10-20-2011 05:29 AM

re The White rotary --I found my godzilla finish one was sold in 1952 --have the manual plus another big manual with it --has been well cared for. No chance to use it yet.
Will try to post pic asap.

Glad these machines are being saved/restored whatever brand.

MommaDorian 10-20-2011 05:30 AM


Originally Posted by Charlee

Originally Posted by MommaDorian
What is a New Vassar? Has anybody ever heard of it? How do I date it?

Thanks!!

Dorian, do you have the machine in hand?

No, it's one I was looking into buying. I have the serial # is a picture of the name on my cell phone.

sewbizgirl 10-20-2011 05:34 AM


Originally Posted by Charlee

Originally Posted by sewbizgirl
I've recently purchased a lovely 15-91 at an auction. It's all there except for the button on the foot controller. Just that button you step on is missing! I hate to buy a whole new foot control just for that, especially when the rest of it and the wiring is really good. What are my chances of finding the button I could put on my foot?

Not wonderful, but let me tear into my parts machine and see what the one I have looks like...

Charlee, thanks for looking!

Charlee 10-20-2011 05:37 AM


Originally Posted by MommaDorian

Originally Posted by Charlee

Originally Posted by MommaDorian
What is a New Vassar? Has anybody ever heard of it? How do I date it?

Thanks!!

Dorian, do you have the machine in hand?

No, it's one I was looking into buying. I have the serial # is a picture of the name on my cell phone.

I think we talked about one of these a few pages back. Without committing to anything, my first reaction is that the "New Vassar" is a machine put out by AG Mason, ONLY by virtue of the word "New" in the name...could also be a White... but I couldn't find any info on one when I went looking....


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