Originally Posted by
Macybaby
It does amaze me at how wide most new machines are - being able to easily do a cuff was normal with older machines.
I know the one Singer open arm I had was wider than my Vikings and Berninas - but my son has that one now. But if you are OK with 2.5" to 3", then you won't have any problem finding one. If you want narrower, you are pretty much limited to industrial or spending a lot for a Singer 222.
Thanks for all the response!
Our early 70's Kenmores range from 3 to 3 3/8" wide.
The 222 is small but probably too light for the tasks - and at those prices you can get an industrial.
Okay - I think we need to decide if 2.5 would make enough of a difference from our +- 3 arms.
Now...can anybody here tell me the practical difference between post and cylinder? I guess I mean if you're sewing purses and need to get into tight spaces which would be better - cylinder or post?
(Probably is no one answer...and that's why they make them both :-) )