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    Old 10-07-2010, 05:21 PM
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    I tried going to all these sites, only made it to the last two -- but, so interesting!

    Nancy[/quote]

    I meant to comment on the 'its not broken singer' site. Really interesting, I just might have to start looking for that foot!

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    Old 10-07-2010, 05:28 PM
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    Originally Posted by Lostn51
    I do it all but I have never tried the other feet for quilting. But any low shank feet will work on the singers and the 9W is its own little critter.

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    Billy, I am not as coordinated as you are -- or maybe, I am too programmed by our modern gadget world that says you have to have the right foot for the job? Anyway, I am having a hard time wrapping my brain around being able to free motion quilt with a straight stitch foot. I am going to try, but would really like to have an applique' foot or darning foot so I can see better when I try to do stipling or whatever during FMQing.

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    Old 10-07-2010, 05:30 PM
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    iget all my parts from DUANE@HOT MAIL .COM HONEST GET ALL MY NEEDS FROM HIM SITE HAS LOTS OF PICTURS OLD MACHINES FOR SALE SUZIEQ
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    Old 10-07-2010, 07:46 PM
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    Originally Posted by Lostn51
    Originally Posted by cherrybsixty
    Billy, thank you for the welcome, my question is of you, or anyone that can answer. The 401 is a good girl. I really don't use her enough, but sometimes just sitting she can locked up or frozen the hand wheel. You counter turn it when you want fill a bobbin. What causes that? I usually take her to the repairman when that happens. But, if I knew what causes it. I would do what ever to stop it.
    Most of the time it is the old oil gumming up in the works. In my 301 manual it states to put a little Kerosene in the oil holes and run it until if frees up then put a drop of oil in the same spots afterwards.

    A lot of the time you can pop the top of the machine off and open the face plate and take a hair drier and warm it up then put a few drops of oil in the spots and it will work.

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    Thanks, Billy, I knew you come back with me an answer that I need and I really appreicate that. I really don't oil her enough. I really let her sit too much. I just need love her more.
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    Old 10-07-2010, 08:21 PM
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    Originally Posted by BoJangles
    Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
    Try a spring needle or a spring foot, that might help. I have all the tools and goodies around here to FMQ, but I've never been moved to do so.
    Miz Johnny, what is a 'spring needle' or a 'spring foot?'

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    By rights I should have said darning foot. Here is one of many styles:

    http://www.trademe.co.nz/Crafts/Sewi...-320045977.htm
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    Old 10-08-2010, 02:07 AM
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    Billy, I have a 221 Featherweight that the case is in bad shape. Do you know where I can get the fabric to cover the case so I can redo it? Thanks
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    Old 10-08-2010, 04:27 AM
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    Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
    Evidently, this board doesn't like tinyurls, so I will have to post the whole thing and you will have to copy and paste to get it all:

    http://www.sil.si.edu/DigitalCollect...es/image36.htm

    Here are some other sites that might be helpful in your machines:

    http://reviews.ebay.com/Free-Motion-...PageName=BUYGD:CAT:-1:SEARCH:5

    http://www.treadleon.net/sewingmachi...ngtreadle.html

    http://blog.sew-classic.com/2009/11/...r-vintage.aspx

    I think this woman is a genius:

    http://blog.sew-classic.com/categori...20Reviews.aspx
    Billy, I answered my own question since I posted to you by reading these sites. I now know singers have their numbers on the front and the copies have them underneath, which this machine does. The one my friend has is in beautiful shape, but is obiviously a copy from the pictures I saw.
    Thanks Bojangles for posting these sites.
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    Old 10-08-2010, 05:07 AM
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    Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
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    Try a spring needle or a spring foot, that might help. I have all the tools and goodies around here to FMQ, but I've never been moved to do so.
    Miz Johnny, what is a 'spring needle' or a 'spring foot?'

    Nancy
    By rights I should have said darning foot. Here is one of many styles:

    http://www.trademe.co.nz/Crafts/Sewi...-320045977.htm
    Miz Johnny that is the perfect foot - I think - because it says it works on the 66! The problem is I can't buy it because in order to bid/buy off of the 'Trade Me' site you HAVE to be located in Australia or New Zealand! What a bummer!

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    Old 10-08-2010, 06:16 AM
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    There is a 99-33 for sale in my area, can someone tell me if this is a smaller machine than say a 66
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    Old 10-08-2010, 06:42 AM
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    Originally Posted by BoJangles
    Miz Johnny that is the perfect foot - I think - because it says it works on the 66! The problem is I can't buy it because in order to bid/buy off of the 'Trade Me' site you HAVE to be located in Australia or New Zealand! What a bummer!

    Nancy[/quote]

    Do a search; there are many places to buy it.
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