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#2
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Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: South of St Louis
Posts: 837
I've seen a few in person, I like how they look, but according to
https://www.singersewinginfo.co.uk/
They take non standard needles and bobbins. I haven't looked to see how readily available each of those is, but that would be reason enough for me not to get one, unless the one for sale had extras of each and was within my budget.
https://www.singersewinginfo.co.uk/
They take non standard needles and bobbins. I haven't looked to see how readily available each of those is, but that would be reason enough for me not to get one, unless the one for sale had extras of each and was within my budget.
#3
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Ontario
Posts: 299
I've seen a few in person, I like how they look, but according to
https://www.singersewinginfo.co.uk/
They take non standard needles and bobbins. I haven't looked to see how readily available each of those is, but that would be reason enough for me not to get one, unless the one for sale had extras of each and was within my budget.
https://www.singersewinginfo.co.uk/
They take non standard needles and bobbins. I haven't looked to see how readily available each of those is, but that would be reason enough for me not to get one, unless the one for sale had extras of each and was within my budget.
The needles and bobbins are still obtainable
#4
Member
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 26
Yes, it does require special needles, but they are available. The bobbin case can be modified to accommodate size 15 needles if you prefer and you don't have to mess with the timing or anything. Just put in the new bobbin case. I ordered a modified bobbin case but it hasn't arrived yet.
Personally, I love the 319 because it sews beautifully but also because the decorative stitches are really nice if you can find the cams.
I've not had trouble with the belt on either of my machines.
Last edited by KimberlyM; 12-08-2020 at 07:30 PM.
#5
Member
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 26
Here's an example of the stitching. I was playing round with some fabric scraps, batting and fleece. I put an extra layer of cotton fabric on top of the other piece that I had stitched on for a clean slate, so to speak, so this is two layers of cotton, one layer of batting and a layer of fleece. This didn't bog down the machine at all. It sewed through it with no problem.
Last edited by KimberlyM; 12-08-2020 at 08:52 PM.
#6
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Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Ontario
Posts: 299
@KimberlyM thank you for your feedback...much appreciated
I'll be passing on this machine as at the end of the day...just can't justify yet another machine
Again, ta
I'll be passing on this machine as at the end of the day...just can't justify yet another machine
Again, ta
#7
Member
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 26
@KimberlyM thank you for your feedback...much appreciated
I'll be passing on this machine as at the end of the day...just can't justify yet another machine
Again, ta
I'll be passing on this machine as at the end of the day...just can't justify yet another machine
Again, ta
#10
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Join Date: Mar 2016
Posts: 2,891