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Originally Posted by Suzy
Billy
I just picked up an old singer and don't know much about it yet. On the stitch length selecter it says Back Tack. I think it is a 66-16 according to the manual. Serial # is AJ418122. I know the feed dogs don't drop but it has a plate to put over them. It stitches good but I have to try free motion quilting on it If I learn how to post a picture I will get one up for you to see. I also have an old New Home I just received, like it but the needles are hard to find. shorter than the universals.
Suzy
I just picked up an old singer and don't know much about it yet. On the stitch length selecter it says Back Tack. I think it is a 66-16 according to the manual. Serial # is AJ418122. I know the feed dogs don't drop but it has a plate to put over them. It stitches good but I have to try free motion quilting on it If I learn how to post a picture I will get one up for you to see. I also have an old New Home I just received, like it but the needles are hard to find. shorter than the universals.
Suzy
Billy
#4442
Originally Posted by quilterguy27
I just came across this featherweight posted today. Looks good to me and the price seems right. Just thought I'd share if anyone is interested.
http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/atq/1887460075.html
http://akroncanton.craigslist.org/atq/1887460075.html
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I am crossing my fingers hopping you get it!!
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HELP!
Looking for a way to make a 1/4 inch seam with a 15-91 Singer.
I thought we bought 1/4 inch foot for a Singer 15-91 low shaft as it was sold to us as such but it definitely is not a 1/4 inch when on the Singer 15-91. How do I obtain a 1/4 inch for piecing? Or do I need to resort to tape? The foot was sold for both a low shaft Singer 66 treadle and an electric low shaft Singer 15-91. They are supposed to both use the same feet. Where we told wrong by the seller? It makes a wonderful 1/4 inch for the Singer 66 treadle. The foot attaches with no problem on the 15-91 but the needle hits too much to the left and even nicks onthe metal of the foot.
Looking for a way to make a 1/4 inch seam with a 15-91 Singer.
I thought we bought 1/4 inch foot for a Singer 15-91 low shaft as it was sold to us as such but it definitely is not a 1/4 inch when on the Singer 15-91. How do I obtain a 1/4 inch for piecing? Or do I need to resort to tape? The foot was sold for both a low shaft Singer 66 treadle and an electric low shaft Singer 15-91. They are supposed to both use the same feet. Where we told wrong by the seller? It makes a wonderful 1/4 inch for the Singer 66 treadle. The foot attaches with no problem on the 15-91 but the needle hits too much to the left and even nicks onthe metal of the foot.
#4445
Originally Posted by Lostn51
I am crossing my fingers hopping you get it!!
Billy
Billy
#4446
Originally Posted by Annaquilts
HELP!
Looking for a way to make a 1/4 inch seam with a 15-91 Singer.
I thought we bought 1/4 inch foot for a Singer 15-91 low shaft as it was sold to us as such but it definitely is not a 1/4 inch when on the Singer 15-91. How do I obtain a 1/4 inch for piecing? Or do I need to resort to tape?
Looking for a way to make a 1/4 inch seam with a 15-91 Singer.
I thought we bought 1/4 inch foot for a Singer 15-91 low shaft as it was sold to us as such but it definitely is not a 1/4 inch when on the Singer 15-91. How do I obtain a 1/4 inch for piecing? Or do I need to resort to tape?
If you really want a 1/4" foot, the "Little Foot" works just great, and there are a number of others that do as well. Alphasew has a couple that I have used. I have also used the ankle from a Viking 6000 series and the 1/4" snap-on foot on my SS Singer machines. I don't really understand why the foot you bought would work on your 66 but not on a class 15 machine. Should work on it as well.
#4447
Originally Posted by Annaquilts
HELP!
Looking for a way to make a 1/4 inch seam with a 15-91 Singer.
I thought we bought 1/4 inch foot for a Singer 15-91 low shaft as it was sold to us as such but it definitely is not a 1/4 inch when on the Singer 15-91. How do I obtain a 1/4 inch for piecing? Or do I need to resort to tape? The foot was sold for both a low shaft Singer 66 treadle and an electric low shaft Singer 15-91. They are supposed to both use the same feet. Where we told wrong by the seller? It makes a wonderful 1/4 inch for the Singer 66 treadle. The foot attaches with no problem on the 15-91 but the needle hits too much to the left and even nicks onthe metal of the foot.
Looking for a way to make a 1/4 inch seam with a 15-91 Singer.
I thought we bought 1/4 inch foot for a Singer 15-91 low shaft as it was sold to us as such but it definitely is not a 1/4 inch when on the Singer 15-91. How do I obtain a 1/4 inch for piecing? Or do I need to resort to tape? The foot was sold for both a low shaft Singer 66 treadle and an electric low shaft Singer 15-91. They are supposed to both use the same feet. Where we told wrong by the seller? It makes a wonderful 1/4 inch for the Singer 66 treadle. The foot attaches with no problem on the 15-91 but the needle hits too much to the left and even nicks onthe metal of the foot.
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Nancy
Thank you, I was playing with it today and it stitches a good straight stitch and also let me free motion quilt with a pretty good looking stitch. Going to practice free motion on it and hopefully quilt a quilt on it. I am still just learning free motion so we will see. I like that the throat is a good 9 inches and also high from bed of machine to top. Roomy, compared to some machines. I've sewed for more than 40 years but just started quilting approximately 4 years ago.
Thanks Again
Suzy
Thank you, I was playing with it today and it stitches a good straight stitch and also let me free motion quilt with a pretty good looking stitch. Going to practice free motion on it and hopefully quilt a quilt on it. I am still just learning free motion so we will see. I like that the throat is a good 9 inches and also high from bed of machine to top. Roomy, compared to some machines. I've sewed for more than 40 years but just started quilting approximately 4 years ago.
Thanks Again
Suzy
#4449
I just got 3 new singers today. I will post pics a little later buy here are their dates.
They are all Singer 66's
First one it is not a treadle but it doesn't have a motor on it either. The guy told me it will need a new fly wheel to make it into a treadle.
AB892879 Oct 25th 1927 with 50000 allotted
2nd This one has a motor and the cord to plug in but not a foot peddle I am going to look over it to see whats going on
with it and see if it is worth getting a foot peddle for it.
AG664467 April 8th 1947 with 15000 allotted
The 1st and 2nd one were both made in Elizabeth NJ.
The 3rd one is a Singer red eye 66 with a 6 drawer cabinet that is ohh so pretty.
The decals are wonderful on it but I cant find any information on it.
I know that it was made in Wittenberge, (Prussia) Germany sometime after 1908 but Singer says they lost the records.
I dont really care it is beautiful.
Here is this ones info
C3551625
Like I said I will get some picks up tonight or tomorrow I was just so happy and excited I had to share
They are all Singer 66's
First one it is not a treadle but it doesn't have a motor on it either. The guy told me it will need a new fly wheel to make it into a treadle.
AB892879 Oct 25th 1927 with 50000 allotted
2nd This one has a motor and the cord to plug in but not a foot peddle I am going to look over it to see whats going on
with it and see if it is worth getting a foot peddle for it.
AG664467 April 8th 1947 with 15000 allotted
The 1st and 2nd one were both made in Elizabeth NJ.
The 3rd one is a Singer red eye 66 with a 6 drawer cabinet that is ohh so pretty.
The decals are wonderful on it but I cant find any information on it.
I know that it was made in Wittenberge, (Prussia) Germany sometime after 1908 but Singer says they lost the records.
I dont really care it is beautiful.
Here is this ones info
C3551625
Like I said I will get some picks up tonight or tomorrow I was just so happy and excited I had to share
#4450
haha I think I got that last one wrong.Its really hard to tell if the serial number is a C or a G but I am thinking G.
If it is then it is
G3551625 made March 16th 1910 made in Elizabeth NJ
That is still really cool
If it is then it is
G3551625 made March 16th 1910 made in Elizabeth NJ
That is still really cool
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