Singer 99k questions

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08-20-2018, 10:21 AM

Pleasehelpme

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Singer 99k questions

Hi I just got a singer 99k. I've tested it and it works but I was wondering if there was a way to free stitch with it. All I can manage to do is straight lines and slight curves. I'm wanting to do intricate details like embroidery and stitch drawings is it possible?

08-20-2018, 11:03 AM

QuiltnNan

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Welcome from western NY and happy quilting

08-20-2018, 11:13 AM

NZquilter

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Welcome to the Quilting Board!

The Singer 99k is a straight stitch only machine. You can't do detailed embroidery on it, or even a zigzag stitch. Singer did invent a zigzag attachment for their machines, but I have hear they are bulky and awkward and hard to get good results.

Despite being only straight stitch, the 99k is still a lovely machine, built far better than the plastic stuff nowadays. It has a beautiful stitch.

08-20-2018, 12:40 PM

QuiltingHaven

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It is a great Singer Sewing machine and I took the motor out and put a hand sewing handle on it and when the lights/electric is gone, I have a sewing machine that I can continue working on a quilt with candles and the fireplace when it gets warm!!! Love the machine and I bought it in North Caroline at a Antiques shop for $49.50 in 2013 and it is perfect and keeps the quilting a 'going.

08-20-2018, 02:45 PM

MsHeirloom

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The 99K is like the big sister to the Featherweight. I love mine. If you set the stitch length to "0" you can free-motion embroidery or quilt with it.