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06-18-2010, 06:55 PM

#41

irishd

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Hi Go to Sewing on Line.com and put in the model and see if they have it. I buy all of my parts there and they have a huge selection. Irishd

06-18-2010, 06:59 PM

#42

wvdek

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If it runs, does straight or zigzag, you have it made.

I only say that cuz mine is 'dead' and I am going through withdrawals.

Great find.

06-18-2010, 07:43 PM

#43

Pins n' Ndls

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Location: Saugus, MA

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Originally Posted by Joe

I'm gonna put a walking foot on it and try to finish the border on my sons quilt tonight. Does anybody know where I can find a manual for this machine its a Stylist Zig Zag Model 457. Made in Great Britain I didn't know Singer had machines from overseas

Hi Joe, I have the same machine. A gift from DH around 1967. I have the manual although it is all taped up. Would send you a copy if I knew how to do it. Maybe I could answer a few questions. My baby has been serviced once or twice . Nothing serious. I wouldn't part with her. I also have a green featherweight but no manual.

06-18-2010, 08:45 PM

#44

adrianlee

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great find, Joe! Glad you gave it a new home.

06-19-2010, 01:24 AM

#45

Joe

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Originally Posted by Howard

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Originally Posted by Joe

Thank you but Alisa is already sending me a copy of the manual that she had made years ago. I put the walking foot on and quilted a 6 foot section of border last night. took a little patience to get used to it but once i did it was great, nice even stitches. I LOVE IT!!

06-19-2010, 01:33 AM

#46

GladGrams

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OMG that was my first sewing machine.... memories 8-) 8-) 8-)

06-19-2010, 03:09 PM

#47

Annz

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Great find. Sometimes that is all you need is straight and zig zag.

06-19-2010, 03:16 PM

#48

cindygale

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love those treasures...congratulations....great buy.. :thumbup:

06-19-2010, 04:51 PM

#49

domaema

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Join Date: Jun 2010

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I shop at thrift shops all the time. You got a great buy. I am always on the lookout for fabrics in the trift shops. Bought a lot of fabrics from them.