Vintage Singer's for Free Motion Quilting?
07-23-2013, 07:02 AM
#11
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Tried my 201. Doesn't like to FMQ. Works great on piecing and quilting since it's pillar space is bigger. Won a 15-90 at Goodwill auction but I'm still cleaning and testing her.
I have a question: Has anyone tried to use the plate that comes with the buttonhole maker to hid the feed dogs?
I have a question: Has anyone tried to use the plate that comes with the buttonhole maker to hid the feed dogs?
07-23-2013, 07:07 AM
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Tried my 201. Doesn't like to FMQ. Works great on piecing and quilting since it's pillar space is bigger. Won a 15-90 at Goodwill auction but I'm still cleaning and testing her.
I have a question: Has anyone tried to use the plate that comes with the buttonhole maker to hid the feed dogs?
I have a question: Has anyone tried to use the plate that comes with the buttonhole maker to hid the feed dogs?
07-24-2013, 06:57 AM
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Can someone explain why a vertical bobbin assembly is better? I have not tried to fmq with any of my vintage machines, but I have been meaning to. All 3 of mine have a horizontal drop-in bobbin. Thanks
07-24-2013, 07:05 AM
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There's an addition curve in the thread path on horizontal assembly machines. Some say this extra curve effects the thread tension and can cause some problems. I have many horizontal bobbin machines and always go to my vertical bobbin machines for FMQing. It's preference.
07-24-2013, 03:21 PM
#16
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Hello Kepeters,
My Singer 15K-80 treadle is wonderful for FMQ - you will find loads of information if you visit my blog (link below), and Youtube channel where I have put a video about FMQ on a treadle. My feed dogs don't drop, so I just set the stitch length to zero.
I have turned into a bit of an FMQ addict over the past few months. The hardest part is getting started. After that it just takes practice.
Good luck!
My Singer 15K-80 treadle is wonderful for FMQ - you will find loads of information if you visit my blog (link below), and Youtube channel where I have put a video about FMQ on a treadle. My feed dogs don't drop, so I just set the stitch length to zero.
I have turned into a bit of an FMQ addict over the past few months. The hardest part is getting started. After that it just takes practice.
Good luck!
10-01-2013, 03:22 AM
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Hello Redsquirrel -
That's interesting that you say you found your 201 the best. I have a 201K treadle that I still haven't tried. because my hopping foot was not compatible. What sort of foot have you been using? Even though I can use my 15K for all the FMQ I do, it would still be nice to give it a whirl on the 201K.
Hello Mdaniels -
Here is a link showing how to drop the dogs on my 201K. I imagine it will be the same on your 15-90, although I don't know. Mine is a 15-80, the dogs don't drop, so I work with the stitch length at zero.
http://lizzielenard-vintagesewing.bl...nger-201k.html
Hope this helps.
That's interesting that you say you found your 201 the best. I have a 201K treadle that I still haven't tried. because my hopping foot was not compatible. What sort of foot have you been using? Even though I can use my 15K for all the FMQ I do, it would still be nice to give it a whirl on the 201K.
Hello Mdaniels -
Here is a link showing how to drop the dogs on my 201K. I imagine it will be the same on your 15-90, although I don't know. Mine is a 15-80, the dogs don't drop, so I work with the stitch length at zero.
http://lizzielenard-vintagesewing.bl...nger-201k.html
Hope this helps.
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