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09-14-2011, 04:46 PM

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Charlee

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Just posted some slant shank attachments over in the classifieds for a 301/401 if anyone is interested! :)

09-14-2011, 05:35 PM

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miriam

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For the best instructions on refurbishing a sewing machine, like a Singer 66, check out this link. It is in PDF format and covers just about everything.

http://www.tfsr.org/publications/tec...achine_manual/

Texas Jan

Yes, I've seen that - lots of useful info!!!

09-14-2011, 07:46 PM

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I am new to being able to identify the various sewing machines.
I found this on CL, She really can't tell much about the machine, except that she painted the cabinet, from the pictures it looks like the machine has some paint on it too. She is willing to seperate them. What do you all think, is this a 15? Thank you

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/atq/2597163130.html

OMG! That poor treadle is so white.

:shock: :shock: Who would do that???? :evil:

I went to look at this machine last spring. She was asking $100 then and wouldn't come down. The cabinet is in pretty bad shape, I can't remember what is broken, but it needed repair. The cabinet is also missing the middle drawer. There is white paint on the machine too. The tension knob on the machine had been messed up by her grandkids. For $30, I'd get it now if I needed another 15, but I didn't think it was worth $100 last spring. Obviously, she is having trouble selling it.

Nancy

09-14-2011, 09:23 PM

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Candace

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Hi - can someone help me out with this machine? I know I am supposed to be cutting back, but it is $25 and neat looking - I'm just not sure what model Singer it is... and is it worth getting?
http://rochester.craigslist.org/art/2593482874.html

OOOHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!! That is a Singer 503. I gave one to my DIL and she LOVES it. YES it is worth getting. It is the same as a Singer 403 inside. The 403 and the 503 are like the 401 and 500 but they require disks for everything. I think the 403 and the 503 have a bit better stitch width control but that is my dirty little secret. Make sure they include the zig zag disk and any others you can get your hands on.

Miriam, could you explain this? I've read this and I don't understand why the 503 and 403 would have better stitch width control. How are the 500 and 401 different in the stitch width area? Thanks.

09-14-2011, 09:24 PM

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Candace

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Just saw this very funny ad:

1920 singer sewing machine with extra needles and tips call

TIPS??? What are TIPS??? Hahahaha!!!

Maybe it eats fingers and has a few spare ones? :>

09-15-2011, 02:33 AM

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Miriam, could you explain this? I've read this and I don't understand why the 503 and 403 would have better stitch width control. How are the 500 and 401 different in the stitch width area? Thanks.

I just know that when I use the 403 I can get different widths for the decorative stitches. The 401 camstack is set for what ever you get - for example EQ2 will make a stitch - that's it only stitch length adjustment. The 403 with a disk will make the same stitch and then you have a width adjustment as well as length adjustment. I'm thinking if you use the disk the 401 will do the width in what ever you want to set it. On the other hand - I mostly use it set to the full width. Then the 403 is easier to maintain - that cam stack can get stuck if the oil dries.

09-15-2011, 04:37 AM

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BoJangles

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Just had a big car repair bill, so on a sewing machine diet. I did dig through some fabric and use my Pfaff 230 to make a strip quilt top from strips I cut with a cutter that DH got me for my birthday that I figured I'd never use. The Pfaff is the ticket for that, because it is an extremely fast machine. Whoo hoo. For its $10 price, it came with a box of attachments including a hopping quilting foot?, but I haven't even tried it.

Melinda, all those Pfaff's are work horses! I love my Mom's 130! Please post a picture of your strip quilt!

Nancy

09-15-2011, 04:43 AM

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LindaR

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thanks bojangles...I knew it had to have something to do with the thread....

09-15-2011, 05:32 AM

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If anyone needs a little green in their life and is close to OKC, this one looks like it needs a good home:

http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/atq/2596894802.html

09-15-2011, 06:03 AM

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Miriam, could you explain this? I've read this and I don't understand why the 503 and 403 would have better stitch width control. How are the 500 and 401 different in the stitch width area? Thanks.

And the 603 - I missed the 503 :( (Someone has snatched it up fast!) , but there is a 603 listed (and I know they can do a chain stitch, which I think is pretty cool.) But, I had the exact same question last night - and what is the difference between the 403, 503 and 603s?