Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
08-20-2010, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by purplefiend
Abby,
Are you using new bobbins? I was having problems with the bobbins I bought at Joann's, some of the bobbins were
not made quite right. I found that original vintage bobbins seemed to work just fine in my Singer 201k treadle.
Sharon W.
Are you using new bobbins? I was having problems with the bobbins I bought at Joann's, some of the bobbins were
not made quite right. I found that original vintage bobbins seemed to work just fine in my Singer 201k treadle.
Sharon W.
But rule of thumb is metal bobbins in vintage older machine and the plastic in the newer machines.
Billy
They are all metal but I did notice one thing
One of the bobbins has holes in it (like a 15 but not) and the other bobbin has only one tiny hole.
I will have to set the 66-1 back up to see if maybe it likes one over the other as I dont remember what one I had in there.
Now the 66-16 will take both and sews wonderful with both styles of bobbins
I Do have to say! I just finishes quilting my first quilt on a treadle and I can say I am hooked!
I love it. So much better then my speedy machines in my other room.
I couldnt get the hang of free motion on it but even without a walking foot it did a nice straight line without puckers.
I used the 66-16
I am having one problem with the 66-16 the bobbin slide plate wont stay shut. Its not catching on the right side groove.
Will it hurt if I dont have it closed all the time?
08-20-2010, 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
Doesn't that one look like a 301 table?? I could well be wrong, but the opening looks bigger to me.
Spot on observation Miz Johnny:thumbup:
Billy
08-20-2010, 02:15 PM
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Abby,
The bobbins that have lots of holes is for a class 15 machine, not for your model 66. You need the one that is
slightly domed and has just 2 holes; one in the center and a
little one on both sides.
The bobbins that have lots of holes is for a class 15 machine, not for your model 66. You need the one that is
slightly domed and has just 2 holes; one in the center and a
little one on both sides.
08-20-2010, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by purplefiend
Abby,
The bobbins that have lots of holes is for a class 15 machine, not for your model 66. You need the one that is
slightly domed and has just 2 holes; one in the center and a
little one on both sides.
The bobbins that have lots of holes is for a class 15 machine, not for your model 66. You need the one that is
slightly domed and has just 2 holes; one in the center and a
little one on both sides.
Billy
08-20-2010, 04:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by purplefiend
Abby,
The bobbins that have lots of holes is for a class 15 machine, not for your model 66. You need the one that is
slightly domed and has just 2 holes; one in the center and a
little one on both sides.
The bobbins that have lots of holes is for a class 15 machine, not for your model 66. You need the one that is
slightly domed and has just 2 holes; one in the center and a
little one on both sides.
Billy
Thats what it is. I knew it wasnt a 15 thats why I said like a 15 but not.
It works in the 66-16 machine. Maybe that was what was in the 66-1 machine and she didnt like it.
Touchy old thing I can hear what she is saying now "gotta have a bobbin with years on it those young knock offs never know what they are doing "
:lol:
The machines are down stairs the computers are upstairs with my disability its not a simple go down and look sorry if I get confusing
08-20-2010, 08:06 PM
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I have a Singer 201 and the light switch is going on and off. Do you know if they sell replacement switches?
08-21-2010, 04:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Luv2sew4fun
I have a Singer 201 and the light switch is going on and off. Do you know if they sell replacement switches?
Billy
08-21-2010, 07:25 AM
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This seems a little pricey, Doug, maybe you could e-mail him and set him straight :lol:
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/fuo/1909745927.html
Just teasing Doug,
Jenna
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/fuo/1909745927.html
Just teasing Doug,
Jenna
08-21-2010, 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by jenna p in ga
This seems a little pricey, Doug, maybe you could e-mail him and set him straight :lol:
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/fuo/1909745927.html
Just teasing Doug,
Jenna
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/fuo/1909745927.html
Just teasing Doug,
Jenna
:-D
08-21-2010, 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by jenna p in ga
This seems a little pricey, Doug, maybe you could e-mail him and set him straight :lol:
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/fuo/1909745927.html
Just teasing Doug,
Jenna
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/fuo/1909745927.html
Just teasing Doug,
Jenna
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