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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-16-2012, 05:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,231
Posted By mikec

Need a case for a 15-91

I need to find a carrying case for a Singer 15-91 machine. It needs to be functional, not necessiarly authentic. (I don't care if it's plastic) I've been looking around, but I can't find any that...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-16-2012, 05:22 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 27,311
Posted By mikec

Well, I think I finally found the problem. Top...

Well, I think I finally found the problem. Top tension. After disassembling and reassembling the shuttle, checking that every joint is oiled, I decided it had to be a setting. So, I basically...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-15-2012, 10:02 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 27,311
Posted By mikec

I will try holding the first stitch, but that...

I will try holding the first stitch, but that won't make much difference where you stop and change direction, without removing the needle, will it? I can't accept that this is normal operation,...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-15-2012, 07:11 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 27,311
Posted By mikec

I don't actually hold them - I only recently made...

I don't actually hold them - I only recently made sure that they are under the foot being pressed in place... I can try that, but I don't think that will affect the "stop and start" bunching that I...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-15-2012, 06:44 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 27,311
Posted By mikec

I'm pretty sure it was routed correctly, but just...

I'm pretty sure it was routed correctly, but just to make sure I understand you, by "U" you mean point 3 on the illustration on my post on page 2? See the insert "L" - that is exactly how I have the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-15-2012, 04:03 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 27,311
Posted By mikec

Its funny that you say that. Because when I...

Its funny that you say that. Because when I first started this fiasco, no I wasn't securing the thread, it was hanging free. Now, i secure the top thread under the foot (as instructed in the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-15-2012, 03:49 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 27,311
Posted By mikec

Well, I got it to the point where straight...

Well, I got it to the point where straight stitches are working, once going. Whats happening now is that when the machine *starts* sewing, I still get that bunching of thread on the underside, but...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-14-2012, 05:45 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 27,311
Posted By mikec

Miriam, I'm confused. Looking at the manual...

Miriam, I'm confused. Looking at the manual where it describes the threading route, it clearly says to come around the tensioner (2), over the hook (3) then under the spring (4) and up to the take...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-14-2012, 03:31 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 27,311
Posted By mikec

That is exactly how I had it threaded. I though...

That is exactly how I had it threaded. I though that is how the instructions said to... I must have been reading it wrong! I don't have time to try it now, as I have to go to work, but I will...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-13-2012, 08:09 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 27,311
Posted By mikec

I'm impressed with the number of good...

I'm impressed with the number of good suggestions, so quickly. I do have the manual, so *I think* I have it threaded correctly, but I will confirm. I'll also check the mechanism and clean the case...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-13-2012, 05:33 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 27,311
Posted By mikec

Singer 15-91 ugly bottom stitching

First, let me qualify: I have no experience sewing, save for sewing a patch on a uniform or an emergency repair... That being said, I purchased a Singer 15-91 because I read that it is a good...
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