Maybe in need of a replacement machine. Suggestions?
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Maybe in need of a replacement machine. Suggestions?
Some of you know i have a touch & sew 758 that kind of works. I Haven't had time to work on her anymore but I wanted to get some suggestions, in the event that I can't get her running what do you guys suggest I replace her with? (I probably won't toss the machine. Probably shelve it) my requirements are simple:
Electirc (I'm sure shes not terriably interested in treadling her self. Thinks its cool though)
Just straight stitch is fine (she never used the cams on her 758)
Reverse
and simple to thread/wind the bobbin. (she is apperantly bobbin challenged like me! Haha)
Singer preferred simply because she wants to keep the cabinet. (but if you think it will fit then I'm game for other brands!
And no "plastic fantastic" :P
Any suggestions?? This is my mothers machine so it will be for her. Thanks in advance!
Electirc (I'm sure shes not terriably interested in treadling her self. Thinks its cool though)
Just straight stitch is fine (she never used the cams on her 758)
Reverse
and simple to thread/wind the bobbin. (she is apperantly bobbin challenged like me! Haha)
Singer preferred simply because she wants to keep the cabinet. (but if you think it will fit then I'm game for other brands!
And no "plastic fantastic" :P
Any suggestions?? This is my mothers machine so it will be for her. Thanks in advance!
Last edited by Kittywolf13; 10-31-2012 at 08:57 AM.
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Pink castle, very true. I guess the less turns, divots, wraps she has to make the better. :P
I will go home and measure the base of the machine and maybe someone can help me. I think there's a 301 or a 201 on CL at the moment in and around my area.
I will go home and measure the base of the machine and maybe someone can help me. I think there's a 301 or a 201 on CL at the moment in and around my area.
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Some of you know i have a touch & sew 758 that kind of works. I Haven't had time to work on her anymore but I wanted to get some suggestions, in the event that I can't get her running what do you guys suggest I replace her with? (I probably won't toss the machine. Probably shelve it) my requirements are simple:
Electirc (I'm sure shes not terriably interested in treadling her self. Thinks its cool though)
Just straight stitch is fine (she never used the cams on her 758)
Reverse
and simple to thread/wind the bobbin. (she is apperantly bobbin challenged like me! Haha)
Singer preferred simply because she wants to keep the cabinet. (but if you think it will fit then I'm game for other brands!
And no "plastic fantastic" :P
Any suggestions?? This is my mothers machine so it will be for her. Thanks in advance!
Electirc (I'm sure shes not terriably interested in treadling her self. Thinks its cool though)
Just straight stitch is fine (she never used the cams on her 758)
Reverse
and simple to thread/wind the bobbin. (she is apperantly bobbin challenged like me! Haha)
Singer preferred simply because she wants to keep the cabinet. (but if you think it will fit then I'm game for other brands!
And no "plastic fantastic" :P
Any suggestions?? This is my mothers machine so it will be for her. Thanks in advance!
Straight stitch -
Reverse -
Simple bobbin winding -
My suggestion; Singer 66-16 or 15-90
Joe
#7
any clean japanese clone... or a basic kenmore, although those can have trickier bobbins. I typically give kids I teach to sew one of my japanese clones.
of course, a 221 by its very nature is NOT intimidating and I have gotten scaredy cats to try them.
of course, a 221 by its very nature is NOT intimidating and I have gotten scaredy cats to try them.
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