Singer 191 & Singer Touchand Sew 629
12-14-2010, 06:15 AM
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Does anyone know anything about this Singer 191. It is a commercial machine and I have used it. I've been told I could make sails with it if I wanted to. It only does straight stitch back and forth. I know it is a work horse. But really 'know' anything else.
Also I was given the Touch and Sew 629. Got the bobbin holder (hook?) fitting out and can't figure out how to get it back in.
Also I was given the Touch and Sew 629. Got the bobbin holder (hook?) fitting out and can't figure out how to get it back in.
Singer 191
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Singer 629
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12-14-2010, 06:52 AM
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I don't know anything about those machines. Just wanted to say that the 191 sure has a nice throat space.
I have an 1932 Singer that is a workhorse, as well. But, like the 191 only does straight stitches. If you make any kind of heavy tote bags, that machine will do it. I use my old singer for tote bags and it will sew through the thick fabric like a hot knife through butter.
I have an 1932 Singer that is a workhorse, as well. But, like the 191 only does straight stitches. If you make any kind of heavy tote bags, that machine will do it. I use my old singer for tote bags and it will sew through the thick fabric like a hot knife through butter.
12-14-2010, 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by KathyAire
I don't know anything about those machines. Just wanted to say that the 191 sure has a nice throat space.
I have an 1932 Singer that is a workhorse, as well. But, like the 191 only does straight stitches. If you make any kind of heavy tote bags, that machine will do it. I use my old singer for tote bags and it will sew through the thick fabric like a hot knife through butter.
I have an 1932 Singer that is a workhorse, as well. But, like the 191 only does straight stitches. If you make any kind of heavy tote bags, that machine will do it. I use my old singer for tote bags and it will sew through the thick fabric like a hot knife through butter.
I did the quilt by me name on it.
Thanks for the ideas. It does take a lot of space but when you need the power, it is there.
12-14-2010, 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
Grammy17, you may want to ask Billy or Charlee in the machine shop- they are very knowledgeable on old machines.
12-14-2010, 07:48 AM
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12-14-2010, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by grammy17
Also I was given the Touch and Sew 629. Got the bobbin holder (hook?) fitting out and can't figure out how to get it back in.
There are some free pdf schematics and diagrams on this page, one of which might show you how to get the positioner back into the machine: http://www.tandtrepair.com/600TandSstuff.html
Good luck! :)
12-14-2010, 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by thepolyparrot
Originally Posted by grammy17
Also I was given the Touch and Sew 629. Got the bobbin holder (hook?) fitting out and can't figure out how to get it back in.
There are some free pdf schematics and diagrams on this page, one of which might show you how to get the positioner back into the machine: http://www.tandtrepair.com/600TandSstuff.html
Good luck! :)
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