New home 920 info request
02-07-2021, 07:10 AM
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New home 920 info request
Hello everyone, I'm new to this forum. I joined to track down some information for my daughter. She is 17 and just bought a New Home 920 sewing machine from a thrift store for $20. I'm trying to find the following information,
it's missing a pressure foot (the foot thing by the needle not the foot switch) what foot is best for general use and are any other models interchangeable with this one?
How do we properly thread this unit?
Anyone have a pdf manual they can share? Because the sites that want to sell a pdf manual seem unsafe to enter my personal payment info.
Can anyone date this unit? I tried the list that's available but either I'm doing it wrong or it's not on there because by that list this unit would be from 1911 and there's no way that's true looking at it.
Thank you in advance for any assistance.
it's missing a pressure foot (the foot thing by the needle not the foot switch) what foot is best for general use and are any other models interchangeable with this one?
How do we properly thread this unit?
Anyone have a pdf manual they can share? Because the sites that want to sell a pdf manual seem unsafe to enter my personal payment info.
Can anyone date this unit? I tried the list that's available but either I'm doing it wrong or it's not on there because by that list this unit would be from 1911 and there's no way that's true looking at it.
Thank you in advance for any assistance.
02-07-2021, 08:54 AM
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Welcome. Yes, trying to find a manual can be difficult. Unfortunately, companies have a bad habit of using the same number on different models. Another problem can be that the name on the machine is different from the company that actually made the machine. A picture may help as I found three different models with New Home and 920. One I downloaded that appeared to be a white plastic machine that was only straight and zigzag stitch with sliders rather than knobs. The other two had knobs like https://www.sewingonline.co.uk/libra...-home-920.html and https://www.mrsewing.com/products/in...32152092082254 Most domestic machines use regular low shank presser feet.
As for threading the upper portion it would be like http://www.sewusa.com/Threading_Diag...ng_Diagram.htm or http://www.sewusa.com/Threading_Diag...ng_Diagram.htm n until you get to the needle. I'm fairly certain that the needle is inserted with the flat on the back and would thread from the front to the back. It looks like probably the instructions shown at http://www.sewusa.com/Threading_Diag...ng_diagram.htm would probably be the correct threading.
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ETA: As for dating, I would guess late 1970s to early 1980s unless it is the white plastic.
As for threading the upper portion it would be like http://www.sewusa.com/Threading_Diag...ng_Diagram.htm or http://www.sewusa.com/Threading_Diag...ng_Diagram.htm n until you get to the needle. I'm fairly certain that the needle is inserted with the flat on the back and would thread from the front to the back. It looks like probably the instructions shown at http://www.sewusa.com/Threading_Diag...ng_diagram.htm would probably be the correct threading.
We like pictures. In order to post pictures on Quilting Board, you will probably need to reduce or compress the picture to a file size that is smaller than 2MB. How to post images can be found at https://www.quiltingboard.com/attach...020-01-17-.pdf
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I have found that only the big red "Reply" button or "Quote" work to give me the paper clip icon to work for adding pictures.
https://www.quiltingboard.com/attach...p-location.jpg
Some additional info regarding reducing images at post #4 and images for the scroll and upload button can be found at #5 of quilt block ID?
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ETA: As for dating, I would guess late 1970s to early 1980s unless it is the white plastic.
Last edited by OurWorkbench; 02-07-2021 at 08:57 AM.
02-07-2021, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by OurWorkbench
Welcome. Yes, trying to find a manual can be difficult. Unfortunately, companies have a bad habit of using the same number on different models. Another problem can be that the name on the machine is different from the company that actually made the machine. A picture may help as I found three different models with New Home and 920. One I downloaded that appeared to be a white plastic machine that was only straight and zigzag stitch with sliders rather than knobs. The other two had knobs like https://www.sewingonline.co.uk/libra...-home-920.html and https://www.mrsewing.com/products/in...32152092082254 Most domestic machines use regular low shank presser feet.
As for threading the upper portion it would be like http://www.sewusa.com/Threading_Diag...ng_Diagram.htm or http://www.sewusa.com/Threading_Diag...ng_Diagram.htm n until you get to the needle. I'm fairly certain that the needle is inserted with the flat on the back and would thread from the front to the back. It looks like probably the instructions shown at http://www.sewusa.com/Threading_Diag...ng_diagram.htm would probably be the correct threading.
We like pictures. In order to post pictures on Quilting Board, you will probably need to reduce or compress the picture to a file size that is smaller than 2MB. How to post images can be found at https://www.quiltingboard.com/attach...020-01-17-.pdf
Don't forget to scroll over to the far right to find and click on the "Upload" button.
I have found that only the big red "Reply" button or "Quote" work to give me the paper clip icon to work for adding pictures.
https://www.quiltingboard.com/attach...p-location.jpg
Some additional info regarding reducing images at post #4 and images for the scroll and upload button can be found at #5 of quilt block ID?
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
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ETA: As for dating, I would guess late 1970s to early 1980s unless it is the white plastic.
As for threading the upper portion it would be like http://www.sewusa.com/Threading_Diag...ng_Diagram.htm or http://www.sewusa.com/Threading_Diag...ng_Diagram.htm n until you get to the needle. I'm fairly certain that the needle is inserted with the flat on the back and would thread from the front to the back. It looks like probably the instructions shown at http://www.sewusa.com/Threading_Diag...ng_diagram.htm would probably be the correct threading.
We like pictures. In order to post pictures on Quilting Board, you will probably need to reduce or compress the picture to a file size that is smaller than 2MB. How to post images can be found at https://www.quiltingboard.com/attach...020-01-17-.pdf
Don't forget to scroll over to the far right to find and click on the "Upload" button.
I have found that only the big red "Reply" button or "Quote" work to give me the paper clip icon to work for adding pictures.
https://www.quiltingboard.com/attach...p-location.jpg
Some additional info regarding reducing images at post #4 and images for the scroll and upload button can be found at #5 of quilt block ID?
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
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ETA: As for dating, I would guess late 1970s to early 1980s unless it is the white plastic.
I do have a a needle, I removed it so it wouldn't get damage well we are figuring everything else out.
02-07-2021, 11:27 AM
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Nice. Thank you for the pictures. A couple of things that I noticed is that evidently this has chain stitch capabilities (but needs a special bobbin case doodad that is rather expensive and doesn't not include postage from Australia) and that it looks like the needle plate is reversible for zigzag or straight stitching (unsure which direction for chain stitch).
I think if it was me, I would download a pdf manual from https://www.mrsewing.com/products/in...32152092082254 order some low shank feet and probably some bobbins (class 15 metal ones). Actually, I would not order the feet or bobbins as I have plenty, LOL.
I'm not sure if the youtube videos would help as they are in a foreign language.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0Mh8nJMWMY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsNnvduuD3A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhVdiklRchM
I'm not sure how familiar your daughter is with sewing machines in general, but a tip for the upper threading is to start with the presser foot up so that the thread goes between the tension discs and then I have found it easiest to put the presser foot down to thread the needle.
Probably should clean out the feed dogs and bobbin area of lint and threads and then oil with sewing machine oil, only. The manual should have where to oil. Oiling is done where metal moves against metal. It is possible that there may be some plastic gears on top, that hopefully aren't cracked or broken from age or petroleum products used on them.
Good luck and happy sewing. I think it is neat that a young person wants to sew.
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
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I think if it was me, I would download a pdf manual from https://www.mrsewing.com/products/in...32152092082254 order some low shank feet and probably some bobbins (class 15 metal ones). Actually, I would not order the feet or bobbins as I have plenty, LOL.
I'm not sure if the youtube videos would help as they are in a foreign language.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0Mh8nJMWMY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsNnvduuD3A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhVdiklRchM
I'm not sure how familiar your daughter is with sewing machines in general, but a tip for the upper threading is to start with the presser foot up so that the thread goes between the tension discs and then I have found it easiest to put the presser foot down to thread the needle.
Probably should clean out the feed dogs and bobbin area of lint and threads and then oil with sewing machine oil, only. The manual should have where to oil. Oiling is done where metal moves against metal. It is possible that there may be some plastic gears on top, that hopefully aren't cracked or broken from age or petroleum products used on them.
Good luck and happy sewing. I think it is neat that a young person wants to sew.
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
Not affiliated with off-site link(s)
02-07-2021, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by OurWorkbench
Nice. Thank you for the pictures. A couple of things that I noticed is that evidently this has chain stitch capabilities (but needs a special bobbin case doodad that is rather expensive and doesn't not include postage from Australia) and that it looks like the needle plate is reversible for zigzag or straight stitching (unsure which direction for chain stitch).
I think if it was me, I would download a pdf manual from https://www.mrsewing.com/products/in...32152092082254 order some low shank feet and probably some bobbins (class 15 metal ones). Actually, I would not order the feet or bobbins as I have plenty, LOL.
I'm not sure if the youtube videos would help as they are in a foreign language.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0Mh8nJMWMY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsNnvduuD3A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhVdiklRchM
I'm not sure how familiar your daughter is with sewing machines in general, but a tip for the upper threading is to start with the presser foot up so that the thread goes between the tension discs and then I have found it easiest to put the presser foot down to thread the needle.
Probably should clean out the feed dogs and bobbin area of lint and threads and then oil with sewing machine oil, only. The manual should have where to oil. Oiling is done where metal moves against metal. It is possible that there may be some plastic gears on top, that hopefully aren't cracked or broken from age or petroleum products used on them.
Good luck and happy sewing. I think it is neat that a young person wants to sew.
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
Not affiliated with off-site link(s)
I think if it was me, I would download a pdf manual from https://www.mrsewing.com/products/in...32152092082254 order some low shank feet and probably some bobbins (class 15 metal ones). Actually, I would not order the feet or bobbins as I have plenty, LOL.
I'm not sure if the youtube videos would help as they are in a foreign language.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0Mh8nJMWMY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsNnvduuD3A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhVdiklRchM
I'm not sure how familiar your daughter is with sewing machines in general, but a tip for the upper threading is to start with the presser foot up so that the thread goes between the tension discs and then I have found it easiest to put the presser foot down to thread the needle.
Probably should clean out the feed dogs and bobbin area of lint and threads and then oil with sewing machine oil, only. The manual should have where to oil. Oiling is done where metal moves against metal. It is possible that there may be some plastic gears on top, that hopefully aren't cracked or broken from age or petroleum products used on them.
Good luck and happy sewing. I think it is neat that a young person wants to sew.
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
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02-07-2021, 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Jenson2k10
... I have some basic feet on order for now they say their good for straight and zigzag stitches for $4 on Amazon. I'll buy a kit after I make sure it works properly as money is tight these days and don't want to buy till I know it works and I'm getting the right ones lol. Again thank you.
I'd be happy to confirm if you ordered the correct ones.
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Last edited by OurWorkbench; 02-07-2021 at 12:40 PM.
02-07-2021, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by OurWorkbench
You are welcome, glad I could help. If you order something like https://www.amazon.com/Pcs-Sewing-Fe...FK/ref=sr_1_53 you will need an adapter. If it is like this https://www.amazon.com/Machine-Adapt...YI/ref=sr_1_48 then that is okay. I don't know why they combined those too. But if it the second link, then you could get the first as the adapter in the 2nd link is what is needed for the 1st link. There were some others as well that will work, but I thought you should be aware that not only "low shank" but also the adapter if it is the foot only. The 2nd link is what they call a screw on foot and then the adapter is actually screwed on, too, but just have to change the bottoms.
I'd be happy to confirm if you ordered the correct ones.
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
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I'd be happy to confirm if you ordered the correct ones.
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The pics here is the adapter I have and the link is what I ordered.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y16653B...TTY3BNFJ2FKNGQ
Thank you, your assistance is highly appreciated
02-07-2021, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by OurWorkbench
Okay. I hadn't seen the adapter in photos and was concerned. That foot will work. Thank you for putting my mind at ease.
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Thank you again.
They have been around for a while, but seem more abundant lately.