Old 01-15-2011, 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by purplefiend
Originally Posted by fabric whisperer
Hey, Billy, my modern-machine-mechanic told me that I could use the Schmetz needles I use for my newer machines in my Singer 27 ~ yes? he said they are the same size as the 15x1? I am going to size it up in the next couple days (only got one needle in the machine)... but that would be great because I buy those needles by the 100's!
I'm not Billy, but your modern machine tech is correct. The Singer 27 uses a 15x1 as do the majority of the old Singers. The exceptions are the 319,306,206. That's all as far as I know.
Sharon W.
Even the 306 can use 15x1 if they are timed for that size. Mine does now that my machine repairman retimed it.
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