beckyboo1

Finally got my machine back from re-wiring and maintenance. I can't tell by the book what size needle I should be using for piecing. What do you all usually use and is 50 wt thread what you use in the machine too? Also, should I just use Singer brand needles? There's definitely a learning curve for me since all I've ever sewn on are modern machines but I'm excited to have this one!

thepolyparrot

Singer brand needles are not the best. I like Organ or Orange brands and I buy them in bulk on that auction site.

Choose the needle size by the thread size. For piecing cottons with 50 wt thread, an 11 or 12 normal sharp will be good.

The 15-91 was my main machine for piecing and quilting - actually, all sewing - for about ten years. Hope you'll like it just as much as I did.

beckyboo1

So just use the 80/12 I always do then. I don't know why I thought it would be different. I wasn't sure after reading the book that came with it.

thepolyparrot

Yes, the same as you're used to. The little instruction manual has a chart in the back that is rather confusing to us, 70 years later.

Hooligan

For a 50wt. thread, I'd be using a 12 needle size (maybe get away with an 11 or may need a 14 dependent on thread quality).

beckyboo1

You got that right! I was totally confused.

beckyboo1

Thanks for the advice. Looks like you have quite a collection of vintage machines!