My "new" vintage Singer Machine
02-13-2012, 05:48 PM
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I don't know if I just got lucky but I got it loaded with just 3 trys. I guessed at threading it & 1st try worked. I downloaded a manual from Singer that said it was for 128 but the manual was not for my 128. It showed a regular round bobbin (like the new machines) & mine has a shuttle so I took a lucky guess & it worked. It sounded a bit loud but I'm sure it hasn't been oiled in ions so I did that & ran it for a bit & will try it again tomorrow. The stitches were unbelievably regular & very good. A bit small but perfect. Is there a way to adjust the stitch length?? Does anyone know?
02-13-2012, 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by callen
I don't know if I just got lucky but I got it loaded with just 3 trys. I guessed at threading it & 1st try worked. I downloaded a manual from Singer that said it was for 128 but the manual was not for my 128. It showed a regular round bobbin (like the new machines) & mine has a shuttle so I took a lucky guess & it worked. It sounded a bit loud but I'm sure it hasn't been oiled in ions so I did that & ran it for a bit & will try it again tomorrow. The stitches were unbelievably regular & very good. A bit small but perfect. Is there a way to adjust the stitch length?? Does anyone know?
Here's a manual:http://www.ismacs.net/singer_sewing_...ls/127-128.pdf
02-13-2012, 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Charlee
Neat picture Carol...and welcome to the wonderful world of vintage machines! You do realize that you've taken that first step, and now are standing on a VERY slippery slope? 
I have now been asked to do some sewing for local cancer patients & how do you say no to that? I am just thankful that I can help out.
Better get back to work. Tks again.
02-13-2012, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Charlee
Carol, the silver knob just below the bobbin winder should adjust your stitch length... Here's a manual:
http://www.ismacs.net/singer_sewing_...ls/127-128.pdf
Here's a manual:http://www.ismacs.net/singer_sewing_...ls/127-128.pdf
02-13-2012, 06:31 PM
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it is pretty easy for someone who knows sewing machines...I bought mine in an antique mall and had to figure it out crouched in a crowded booth...but I wasn't going to buy it until I knew for sure it was going to work for me! LOL
Originally Posted by callen
I don't know if I just got lucky but I got it loaded with just 3 trys. I guessed at threading it & 1st try worked. I downloaded a manual from Singer that said it was for 128 but the manual was not for my 128. It showed a regular round bobbin (like the new machines) & mine has a shuttle so I took a lucky guess & it worked. It sounded a bit loud but I'm sure it hasn't been oiled in ions so I did that & ran it for a bit & will try it again tomorrow. The stitches were unbelievably regular & very good. A bit small but perfect. Is there a way to adjust the stitch length?? Does anyone know?
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