I want a chain stitch machine
#1
I want a chain stitch machine
So what would you reccomend I look for?
As for what I intend to do with it? Mostly I just look at them and collect parts for them. I'm pretty undemanding of most of my machines LOL!!
As for what I intend to do with it? Mostly I just look at them and collect parts for them. I'm pretty undemanding of most of my machines LOL!!
#2
Me to. We buy 40# bags of dog food and the chain stitch at the top is fun to unravel. I've wondered if maybe chain-stitching could be used as a basting stitch. I have a child's toy #40 and occasionally play with the chain stitch. I would like to find an inexpensive 403G (or is it a 401, 411?) as I think Miriam indicated it could be set to chain stitch or any other inexpensive machine that might work. I'm finding they are rare and expensive. But, then I tell myself we have to start selling instead of acquiring.
#3
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If you are looking for a machine that can be used and will provide other sewing pleasures go get a 158 series Kenmore. I have had two of them, sold one, that did the chain stitch. Excellent machines and with the cams you can go nuts with designs. Very strong sewers too. Accessories include button hollers, monogrammers, footsies of all types as well as the chain stitcher thingy.
My keeper is a 158-15570. They are or were made by Maruzen / Jaguar and I can find no faults with them.
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Here's the only pic I have of mine. It must be good, Pollyanna likes it ... .
Joe
Joe
#4
I didn't know the 158 series Kenmore could do that! I want one of them anyway! DH passed up on one cheap at the Goodwill, and he's been kicking himself since. He went back a few days later but it was gone.
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Me to. We buy 40# bags of dog food and the chain stitch at the top is fun to unravel. I've wondered if maybe chain-stitching could be used as a basting stitch. I have a child's toy #40 and occasionally play with the chain stitch. I would like to find an inexpensive 403G (or is it a 401, 411?) as I think Miriam indicated it could be set to chain stitch or any other inexpensive machine that might work. I'm finding they are rare and expensive. But, then I tell myself we have to start selling instead of acquiring.
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DH let's the little guy run with the stitching on the bad of dog food. Brutus favorite thing to do. ?
Me to. We buy 40# bags of dog food and the chain stitch at the top is fun to unravel. I've wondered if maybe chain-stitching could be used as a basting stitch. I have a child's toy #40 and occasionally play with the chain stitch. I would like to find an inexpensive 403G (or is it a 401, 411?) as I think Miriam indicated it could be set to chain stitch or any other inexpensive machine that might work. I'm finding they are rare and expensive. But, then I tell myself we have to start selling instead of acquiring.
#9
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Back in the 60's I had a slant needle Singer Touch and Sew and it did the chain stitch. I used it a lot for making all the princess A-line dresses fit like a glove. Saved hours with the stitch ripper. Wish I still had that machine.
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