List of Singer models by shank type? How about bobbin type?
12-07-2024, 11:48 AM
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List of Singer models by shank type? How about bobbin type?
Do you know of one somewhere on the web? These seem like they would be very useful for collectors, especially newbies. I read a comment on the vintage sm subreddit where they mentioned that decision on whether to get one machine or the other could be decided by matching the bobbin type to one you already have. Kind of a genius idea.*
Anyway, if there isn't one, maybe we can do one in a Google doc or something that can be shared for editing and pin it or file it or whatever.
*Or ludicrous, especially around here where my herd of 20ish is a comparative baby, lol. Also, I have a Featherweight, a 301, a 401a, and a Necchi Supernova, so bobbin-wise it's already too late for me. And shank-wise as well.
Anyway, if there isn't one, maybe we can do one in a Google doc or something that can be shared for editing and pin it or file it or whatever.
*Or ludicrous, especially around here where my herd of 20ish is a comparative baby, lol. Also, I have a Featherweight, a 301, a 401a, and a Necchi Supernova, so bobbin-wise it's already too late for me. And shank-wise as well.
12-07-2024, 01:42 PM
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I've used this site quite a bit
Singer Sewing Machine Bobbin Dimensions
This is obviously the page about bobbins. There's lots of information there, maybe not every list you're looking for.
Singer Sewing Machine Bobbin Dimensions
This is obviously the page about bobbins. There's lots of information there, maybe not every list you're looking for.
Good link, Joe.
12-09-2024, 07:21 AM
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I'm not sure who made the comment on the "vintage sm subreddit" might be, but that makes no sense to me. I have a 401, which takes a Class 66 bobbin, a 301, that takes the same bobbin as a Featherweight, A 15-91, which takes a different bobbin and a 201-2, which takes a class 66 bobbin. Bobbins are cheap and if you sew, you aren't likely to get them mixed up.
Each of those machines have their good/great points. The 301 goes fast, plus it's fairly lightweight for classes. The 401 has built in "zig-zag" stitches and has excellent engineering. I learned to sew on a 15-91, plus it's supposed to be good for FMQ (I really am going to learn someday.). The 201-2 just hums. It's so well made that it makes little noise. I have my eyes pealed for a featherweight, but I already have those bobbins.
Therefore, I disagree with the comment on the "vintage sm subreddit". You'll miss some great machines if you follow that advice.
bkay
Each of those machines have their good/great points. The 301 goes fast, plus it's fairly lightweight for classes. The 401 has built in "zig-zag" stitches and has excellent engineering. I learned to sew on a 15-91, plus it's supposed to be good for FMQ (I really am going to learn someday.). The 201-2 just hums. It's so well made that it makes little noise. I have my eyes pealed for a featherweight, but I already have those bobbins.
Therefore, I disagree with the comment on the "vintage sm subreddit". You'll miss some great machines if you follow that advice.
bkay
02-27-2025, 09:27 AM
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Translation for Bkay
Sorry! I did the equivalent of using an acronym and not translating it, which I find very annoying.
Reddit is a social network site that's forum based. Each one is called a subreddit, and they each have their own subjects and rules. The vintage sm subreddit is here.
I just realized that I actually meant the Vintage Sewing one, which Here.
Reddit is a social network site that's forum based. Each one is called a subreddit, and they each have their own subjects and rules. The vintage sm subreddit is here.
I just realized that I actually meant the Vintage Sewing one, which Here.
