Caroline94535

Thanks, Rodney and Janey!

I found some more info and now know this too...

According to a site in the UK..."SingerSewingInfo.com.uk." and the subtitled "Singer Sewing Machines 1865-1970", there is a photo gallery showing four versions of the Special Purpose foot I am looking for.

The only difference I see in the two presser feet I was confused about is that the 161612 has a 5mm open slot for the stitching. The very similar 161455 has a 7mm open slot for the stitching.

Janey - The one you mentioned with "...the more metal...90 degrees..." is the very one shown in the 1971 version of the Instructions Manual for my Fashion Mate 252. In the 1974 version of the FM252 manual it had been replaced with a plastic snap-on foot that did not include the raised eye for cording threads.

Rodney - That site also shows the slant shank foot you mentioned, and a "high shank" version. Yes, my little, low-end-but-beloved 252 is a short (and straight) shank.

I am having a lot fun during my way-too-many hours of searching out more info on this circa 1971-1975, made in Italy/France, beginning-of-the-end Singer. I like to think I've added just a bit to my "sewing and its machines" info, too.

I appreciate everyone one on this wonderful board for all the knowledge shared here!

The photo on the left is the 5mm 161612 Special Purpose Foot. I can see how these feet could come apart from the upper sections. I have to get one anyway, to complete my machine with its original accessories. I'm adding the accessories shown in both the 1971 and 1974 manuals. And just to confuse matters, one eBay seller told me his manual had a 1972 manual. I hate to ask him to double check; it could have been his typo on "1971."