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03-05-2016, 08:28 AM
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Have needle sizes changed?
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Have needle sizes changed?
In my 1940's Singer manual it states to use a a 14/90 needle for lightweight to medium lightweight material, but when I searched online it says to use size 10, 11, or 12 instead.
Have needle sizes...
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02-12-2016, 02:33 PM
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Singer FashionMate 239
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Singer FashionMate 239
Is this a good machine? Does have any plastic or nylon parts? I found one at a thrift store untested for $5.
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02-11-2016, 06:58 PM
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Singer 15-91-Trials and Rewards
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Thank you for your encouragement, and fabulous...
Thank you for your encouragement, and fabulous story.
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02-11-2016, 06:56 PM
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Singer 15-91-Trials and Rewards
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Yes, I have heard they are that! I still am...
Yes, I have heard they are that! I still am getting to know my machine, but I bet she is a workhorse too. Thanks for sharing your lovely story.
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02-11-2016, 06:52 PM
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301a sewing speed
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I was sewing with just socks on today, and loved...
I was sewing with just socks on today, and loved it. More feeling on the pedal, more control.
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02-10-2016, 06:55 AM
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Stinking Potted Motor
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I got the machine cleaned and oiled, and just...
I got the machine cleaned and oiled, and just need to add some lub in the under the screws underneath the hand-wheel. I contacted a sewing repairman in Montana with my picture and the story of the...
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02-09-2016, 08:42 PM
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Stinking Potted Motor
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Yay, I checked out the motor for smoking like DK...
Yay, I checked out the motor for smoking like DK said, and it seems to be all good (I didn't notice any smoke) Apparently the smell is old lube and dust. My dad and I cleaned out the old lube behind...
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02-09-2016, 06:32 PM
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Stinking Potted Motor
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When I ran my finger over the tape and smelled...
When I ran my finger over the tape and smelled it, there isn't much of a smell. It appears the main smell is in the center wire part.
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02-09-2016, 12:27 PM
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Stinking Potted Motor
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I have not oiled or greased the motor yet since I...
I have not oiled or greased the motor yet since I first got it. Should I try that first?
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02-09-2016, 12:23 PM
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Stinking Potted Motor
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I have been sewing on it for a while. I received...
I have been sewing on it for a while. I received it in November last year, and had it re-wired by a friend (in which it was gone for a month).
Ever since I first sewed on it I noticed a peculiar...
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02-09-2016, 11:19 AM
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Stinking Potted Motor
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Mickey2, thank you for replying. The motor smell...
Mickey2, thank you for replying. The motor smell is a bitter dusty smell.
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02-09-2016, 06:26 AM
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Stinking Potted Motor
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If anyone knows about this motor problem, please...
If anyone knows about this motor problem, please help me. I don't know what to do about it, and it's the only machine I have of mine to sew on. :(
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02-09-2016, 06:22 AM
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Singer 15-91-Trials and Rewards
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You're welcome, I really hope it helps you! If...
You're welcome, I really hope it helps you! If you don't see the bobbins now, keep checking. More should come up. :)
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02-08-2016, 04:12 PM
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Stinking Potted Motor
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Aww, thanks! I love Washington too, as I had been...
Aww, thanks! I love Washington too, as I had been there from birth till I was 22, a year ago.
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02-08-2016, 03:07 PM
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Stinking Potted Motor
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Another picture of motor
Another picture of motor
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02-08-2016, 03:05 PM
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Stinking Potted Motor
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Stinking Potted Motor
The motor stinks when I run it. Could it just be dust coming through the tape?
Thanks so much!
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02-08-2016, 01:08 PM
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Singer 15-91-Trials and Rewards
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I got my 1 hole circular bobbins from eBay. They...
I got my 1 hole circular bobbins from eBay. They are vintage and seem to come up on eBay every once in a while.
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02-08-2016, 12:58 PM
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Singer 15-91-Trials and Rewards
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When I say "fit" I mean the notch in the bobbin...
When I say "fit" I mean the notch in the bobbin works on the notch on the bobbin spindle. As you can probably tell from the picture the bobbin with multiple holes has a longer notch then the bobbin...
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02-08-2016, 12:53 PM
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Singer 15-91-Trials and Rewards
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I got the different vintage 15 bobbins, and they...
I got the different vintage 15 bobbins, and they work! Meaning they don't disengage when winding. I am so excited! But now I found they work, I want to help other fix the same problem.
The bobbin in...
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02-07-2016, 11:27 AM
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I'm over the moon!
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Sooo cute!
Sooo cute!
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02-07-2016, 07:44 AM
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Singer 15-91-Trials and Rewards
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Singer 15-91-Trials and Rewards
Dear vintage enthusiasts,
I have owned my Singer for a some short months and have enjoyed tinkering with it. There certainly have been trials with my machine, but from them I have learned.
In...
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02-07-2016, 07:12 AM
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Uneven Stitches Singer 15-91-Help
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I solved the problem! After hours of adjusting...
I solved the problem! After hours of adjusting the tension and pressure foot pressure, my stitches are now even! I loosened the bobbin tension, tightened the upper tension, and loosened the pressure...
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02-03-2016, 12:04 AM
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Singer Motor Lube - A discussion
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Ok, I'll just stick with the all purpose machine...
Ok, I'll just stick with the all purpose machine oil I ordered. Thanks so much!
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02-02-2016, 11:47 PM
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Singer Motor Lube - A discussion
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I also ordered new Singer All Purpose Machine Oil...
I also ordered new Singer All Purpose Machine Oil for oiling the parts on my machine. In your experience is this okay, or should I get oil that says "sewing machine oil" vs just "all purpose machine...
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02-02-2016, 10:37 PM
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You've got my attention LOL
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Greetings from Montana!
Greetings from Montana!
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