Singer Model 347 seam guide...need to find
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Singer Model 347 seam guide...need to find
I can't seem to find a seam guide. The machine I was given didn't come with any accessories. Any suggestions on where I could find one?
I have found a walking foot for $30, is that a good price? I was told any low shank foot should work with this machine so does that mean I could buy a Singer foot at a fabric store?
I have found a walking foot for $30, is that a good price? I was told any low shank foot should work with this machine so does that mean I could buy a Singer foot at a fabric store?
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Do you have measurement lines on your needle plate? I have one of the type that you are talking about and I *have* to use it on my Atlas because the Atlas doesn't have any lines on the plate but I prefer the lines instead. It takes a little getting used to because I like to pin my seams, before sewing, and I pull the pins out just before they go under the needle. The pins get caught on the screw-in seam guide.
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Singer accessories are not made just for one machine. The same seam guide that works for my 1918 Singer treadle works for my 1952 and 1956 Singer e machines and my 1974 Elna. On looking at another manual, it looks like your machine is a slant needle. The number makes sense, too. The Singer 301 and the 400s are slant needle. I don't know about the 500s, but it seems a 347 might be. If that's true, a generic foot will not fit - only a slant needle one. I get my parts from April1930s shop, but sew-classic and others have them, too. Look at this schematic and see which one looks like your machine. It is not a high shank, for sure.
http://www.april1930s.com/html/sewin...differenc.html
My LQS sells the guide and screw for $4.95. I like it, though it's a bother to swing out of the way when a seam is wider that 1/4".
http://www.april1930s.com/html/sewin...differenc.html
My LQS sells the guide and screw for $4.95. I like it, though it's a bother to swing out of the way when a seam is wider that 1/4".
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Singer accessories are not made just for one machine. The same seam guide that works for my 1918 Singer treadle works for my 1952 and 1956 Singer e machines and my 1974 Elna. On looking at another manual, it looks like your machine is a slant needle. The number makes sense, too. The Singer 301 and the 400s are slant needle. I don't know about the 500s, but it seems a 347 might be. If that's true, a generic foot will not fit - only a slant needle one. I get my parts from April1930s shop, but sew-classic and others have them, too. Look at this schematic and see which one looks like your machine. It is not a high shank, for sure.
http://www.april1930s.com/html/sewin...differenc.html
My LQS sells the guide and screw for $4.95. I like it, though it's a bother to swing out of the way when a seam is wider that 1/4".
http://www.april1930s.com/html/sewin...differenc.html
My LQS sells the guide and screw for $4.95. I like it, though it's a bother to swing out of the way when a seam is wider that 1/4".
I found a local quilting store but they are closed until Tuesday; they were redecorating over the holidays. But I hope to visit them sometime this week, if possible. And I do have a JoAnn's close too.
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The seam guid is easy to find on ebay etc- low shank, high shank, slant etc are interchangable with others of their kids. Univeral items like the seam guide work on most machines where a hole is present- making sure the screw is the right size is your only issue. With the modern advancement of magnetic etc seam guides the screw intype are not required. Use your imagination
#10
If your machine IS a low shank, a generic walking foot should cost less than $30. I paid $30 for mine a loooooong time ago and prices have dropped significantly since then. I think I paid something like $15 for my last one but can't remember where. Google 'walking foot' and see if you can find one cheaper. I love mine. In fact I rarely take it off of two of my machines.
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