SeworDye

im probably going to go pick up a janome or a brother machine.

bearisgray

Sometimes it's just plain worth the time to hand baste the zipper in before trying to sew it.

If a machine does not have a walking foot (or IDT) - I think there is usually some moving of the layers of the fabric when inserting a zipper.

foufymaus

I'm fairly sure i'm late to this posting party. LOL but i cruised ebay the other day and i found this auction while i was looking for something else. Maybe it could help? It's an auction for a snap on foot adapter for slant shank machines http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-SLANT-Sh...item27e3b082ab

manicmike

Hand basting is recommended anyway isn't it?

All the unique invisible zipper feet I've found have had slant shank adaptors.

I've put in quite a few zippers with my 401a and 411g and had no problems.

SeworDye

think that adapter would reallyw ork?

ArchaicArcane

Only with the Singer feet. Rodney's right, they don't interchange.

SeworDye

Ok One more Question. I am looking to replace the light bulb too. Im on Sew Classics website
which one do I get?
http://shop.sew-classic.com/Lights-Bulbs_c11.htm

singerguy

The first one - the push on type.

miriam

The catalog should tell you where you click for details - there might even be a number on the bulb. You could always remove the bulb and take it to a sewing machine shop and they might be able to fix you up.

SeworDye

thanks singerguy!! I should try to find a new cover, its very yellowy. Is there a way to get it clean?