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#9881
Originally Posted by PurpleBecca
A friend asked me to take a look at her Grandma's old 99k singer. It had no cabinet or case and my husband made a box for it.
My question is this - I am usually really good with machines but I CAN NOT get this thing to sew!! It stitches lovely on top but the underside is a dissaster - I tried the tension, top and bottom and a new needle (130/705 system - is that OK?) - still bad. I also tried the needle foot pressure as it was screwed way up higher than I have seen before - it did seem to improve a little - but just when I thought the stitching was improving (still bad) the thread would jump out of the tension mechanism.....
I have a feeling the top tension is not working, the machine is in good clean condition and sounds ok when it is running......
Any ideas guys?
My question is this - I am usually really good with machines but I CAN NOT get this thing to sew!! It stitches lovely on top but the underside is a dissaster - I tried the tension, top and bottom and a new needle (130/705 system - is that OK?) - still bad. I also tried the needle foot pressure as it was screwed way up higher than I have seen before - it did seem to improve a little - but just when I thought the stitching was improving (still bad) the thread would jump out of the tension mechanism.....
I have a feeling the top tension is not working, the machine is in good clean condition and sounds ok when it is running......
Any ideas guys?
I looked at your blog. Your work is beautiful! I'm looking forward to reading and seeing photos on your major renovation of that cute home of yours once you have that section up on your blog.
I can't help you. All I would do is keep playing with different settings. Do you have a manual for it? If not here is one: http://www.scribd.com/doc/5553830/Si...al-Class-9999K
Make sure you have the needle in correctly, flat side pointing correctly and you thread it correctly too.
Greetings from warm sunny California.
#9882
Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
I posted this in the Main forum & only have a few replies, so thought I would present the question to the Vintage machine veterans:
Singer 15-91 vs Singer 301?
If you had the opportunity to choose between these 2 machines, which would you most likely choose for the purpose of FMQ? I have been looking for a vintage machine to use specifically for FMQ. I already have a 403 and a Featherweight for piecing, so I really am zeroing in on the best machine for FMQ. Now I find out that I may have the chance to choose between the two. A friend has a 15-91 that she wants me to take & use indefinitely. I also got a lead on a 301 in good shape & good price. What do you think? Pros/cons of each for FMQ?
Singer 15-91 vs Singer 301?
If you had the opportunity to choose between these 2 machines, which would you most likely choose for the purpose of FMQ? I have been looking for a vintage machine to use specifically for FMQ. I already have a 403 and a Featherweight for piecing, so I really am zeroing in on the best machine for FMQ. Now I find out that I may have the chance to choose between the two. A friend has a 15-91 that she wants me to take & use indefinitely. I also got a lead on a 301 in good shape & good price. What do you think? Pros/cons of each for FMQ?
#9883
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Singer 15-91 vs Singer 301?
If you had the opportunity to choose between these 2 machines, which would you most likely choose for the purpose of FMQ? I have been looking for a vintage machine to use specifically for FMQ. I already have a 403 and a Featherweight for piecing, so I really am zeroing in on the best machine for FMQ. Now I find out that I may have the chance to choose between the two. A friend has a 15-91 that she wants me to take & use indefinitely. I also got a lead on a 301 in good shape & good price. What do you think? Pros/cons of each for FMQ?[/quote]
I would go for the 15-91, have tried both machines for FMQ and much prefer the 15-91. I have a 15-90(has the motor hanging off the back of the machine) , I've quilted quite a few
quilts with mine and it does a nice job. I didn't have much success FMQ with the 301, I use that for piecing quilts; I had a hard time finding a darning foot that would work right for the 301.
The 15-91 will use a low shank darning foot and other low shank attachments, the 301 needs a slant shank darning foot and attachments.
Sharon W.
If you had the opportunity to choose between these 2 machines, which would you most likely choose for the purpose of FMQ? I have been looking for a vintage machine to use specifically for FMQ. I already have a 403 and a Featherweight for piecing, so I really am zeroing in on the best machine for FMQ. Now I find out that I may have the chance to choose between the two. A friend has a 15-91 that she wants me to take & use indefinitely. I also got a lead on a 301 in good shape & good price. What do you think? Pros/cons of each for FMQ?[/quote]
I would go for the 15-91, have tried both machines for FMQ and much prefer the 15-91. I have a 15-90(has the motor hanging off the back of the machine) , I've quilted quite a few
quilts with mine and it does a nice job. I didn't have much success FMQ with the 301, I use that for piecing quilts; I had a hard time finding a darning foot that would work right for the 301.
The 15-91 will use a low shank darning foot and other low shank attachments, the 301 needs a slant shank darning foot and attachments.
Sharon W.
#9884
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Round Rock,Texas
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Originally Posted by PurpleBecca
A friend asked me to take a look at her Grandma's old 99k singer. It had no cabinet or case and my husband made a box for it.
My question is this - I am usually really good with machines but I CAN NOT get this thing to sew!! It stitches lovely on top but the underside is a dissaster - I tried the tension, top and bottom and a new needle (130/705 system - is that OK?) - still bad. I also tried the needle foot pressure as it was screwed way up higher than I have seen before - it did seem to improve a little - but just when I thought the stitching was improving (still bad) the thread would jump out of the tension mechanism.....
I have a feeling the top tension is not working, the machine is in good clean condition and sounds ok when it is running......
Any ideas guys?
My question is this - I am usually really good with machines but I CAN NOT get this thing to sew!! It stitches lovely on top but the underside is a dissaster - I tried the tension, top and bottom and a new needle (130/705 system - is that OK?) - still bad. I also tried the needle foot pressure as it was screwed way up higher than I have seen before - it did seem to improve a little - but just when I thought the stitching was improving (still bad) the thread would jump out of the tension mechanism.....
I have a feeling the top tension is not working, the machine is in good clean condition and sounds ok when it is running......
Any ideas guys?
#9885
Yep needle flat to right and threading her left right.
Boo hoo - hoped someone would tell me something fab!!
I checked the threading on a manual online.
Boo hoo - hoped someone would tell me something fab!!
I checked the threading on a manual online.
#9886
This may not be it but have you cleaned out the bobbin area? Delinted, debugged and whatever else may be residing there. I had a similar situation and once all the old lint and mummified bugs were cleaned out and all was oiled, the machine sewed beautifully for me. Other than that, no other suggestions.
#9887
Originally Posted by chris_quilts
This may not be it but have you cleaned out the bobbin area? Delinted, debugged and whatever else may be residing there. I had a similar situation and once all the old lint and mummified bugs were cleaned out and all was oiled, the machine sewed beautifully for me. Other than that, no other suggestions.
#9888
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Round Rock,Texas
Posts: 6,135
Originally Posted by PurpleBecca
Yep needle flat to right and threading her left right.
Boo hoo - hoped someone would tell me something fab!!
I checked the threading on a manual online.
Boo hoo - hoped someone would tell me something fab!!
I checked the threading on a manual online.
Sharon W.
#9889
I think so - any tips?
does the 99k bobbin have holes in it?
The one in the machine is a blank with no holes (I use Bernina's and its years since I used a singer!! - my vinage ones are for looking at!!!)
does the 99k bobbin have holes in it?
The one in the machine is a blank with no holes (I use Bernina's and its years since I used a singer!! - my vinage ones are for looking at!!!)
#9890
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Huntsville, AL
Posts: 2,609
Originally Posted by PurpleBecca
Originally Posted by chris_quilts
This may not be it but have you cleaned out the bobbin area? Delinted, debugged and whatever else may be residing there. I had a similar situation and once all the old lint and mummified bugs were cleaned out and all was oiled, the machine sewed beautifully for me. Other than that, no other suggestions.
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