Help! I saw a Singer 15-91 Today!
09-22-2011, 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by purplefiend
Originally Posted by Ellen
SunlitenSmiles, when you used the zig-zagger, did you lower the feeddogs? I can see how that can tear up a project.
09-22-2011, 04:17 PM
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O.M.G.!!! GO BACK!! Get that "small black walking foot"!!!!! That sounds like a Penguin, and they're rare!! If you have to buy the whole machine, do it! April1930's lists one for sale at $600!
As for using the zigzagger on your other machines, all you need is a dog cover plate, and most of the zigzaggers have one...if not, it's not hard to get one!
~holding my breath~
Well, you can stop holding your breath.I looked up 'penguin walking foot,' and unfortunately the one with this machine is not one. Now that I know what it looks like, I'll be on the outlook for one. This one is just a small black one that has a rounded back-end rather than a squared off one. Does anyone have one like this? I'm quite sure it was a Singer part as the box bottom it fit in is a Singer box, no top.
I did call and left my number to see if they'd go down on the price of the machine. If and when they call, I'll tell them what I think is wrong with the machine and see what they say.
Right after I got my each of the other two vintage machines, I saw the same items that I got in a lot worse condition. I'm thinking that maybe the reverse will work. Now maybe I'll find a 15-91 in better condition. I'd rather have a portable one, as space can be an issue in a small house. We'll see. And the machine is still there...
As for using the zigzagger on your other machines, all you need is a dog cover plate, and most of the zigzaggers have one...if not, it's not hard to get one!
~holding my breath~
Well, you can stop holding your breath.I looked up 'penguin walking foot,' and unfortunately the one with this machine is not one. Now that I know what it looks like, I'll be on the outlook for one. This one is just a small black one that has a rounded back-end rather than a squared off one. Does anyone have one like this? I'm quite sure it was a Singer part as the box bottom it fit in is a Singer box, no top.
I did call and left my number to see if they'd go down on the price of the machine. If and when they call, I'll tell them what I think is wrong with the machine and see what they say.
Right after I got my each of the other two vintage machines, I saw the same items that I got in a lot worse condition. I'm thinking that maybe the reverse will work. Now maybe I'll find a 15-91 in better condition. I'd rather have a portable one, as space can be an issue in a small house. We'll see. And the machine is still there...
09-22-2011, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Mitch's mom
Go get it! My husband told me if I brought something in the house, something had to go out. I'm OK with that. He still has his clothes and a toothbrush. It is looking dicey for his clothes.
09-22-2011, 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Mitch's mom
Go get it! My husband told me if I brought something in the house, something had to go out. I'm OK with that. He still has his clothes and a toothbrush. It is looking dicey for his clothes.
And, YES, I'd buy that machine in a second, given the oportunity!
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