Old 11-12-2013, 06:13 AM
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Cecilia S.
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Default Singer 127 Hand Crank Suitable for Sewing Sails?

Hi Group,

I have a 1924 Singer machine, and am on the cusp of turning it into a hand crank.

Would this old single-stitch, long-bobbin machine be suitable for life on a sailboat? That is, would it be strong enough to sew through sailcloth reliably?

Does one need zig zag to repair sails?

(I do not sail, myself, but would like to re-home the machine to a sailboat, maybe!)
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