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vanginney 01-07-2013 09:03 AM

zig zagger
 
Hi everyone, I would like to by a singer zig zagger for my sewing machines and notice there are a couple of model numbers - Can't really find which model number (160985 & 161102) would be suitable for my 201. I also think the scallop cam looks appealing.

I am assuming if I got the right one I could use it on my class 15 & 185J?

Any zig zag experts out there?

J Miller 01-07-2013 10:45 AM

I'm not a ZZ attachment X-spurt, but I have used / attempted to use them.

I have the 160985 I believe and it works fine on my 201-2. But it doesn't work worth a hoot on my 15 clones. My wife pointed out that the vertical travel of the needle bar is less on the 15 clone than the 201. So the ZZ patterns are narrower.

I haven't tried the ones we have on the Singer 15s, 99s, or 185s so I don't know for sure how they work.

Joe

Candace 01-07-2013 03:06 PM

I don't think they're worth the time or effort. I'd rather just have a machine that is zig zag capable or uses cams. Just my two cents:>

J Miller 01-07-2013 04:15 PM


Originally Posted by Candace (Post 5769662)
I don't think they're worth the time or effort. I'd rather just have a machine that is zig zag capable or uses cams. Just my two cents:>

And ... with that I agree. I just keep the ones I have for my gadget collection.

Joe

vanginney 01-07-2013 05:49 PM

Well I agree its a hassle but what if I am stuck in my RV this summer on a rainy day and NEED to zig zag on my portable vintage singer. :)

Mitch's mom 01-07-2013 06:26 PM


Originally Posted by vanginney (Post 5770021)
Well I agree its a hassle but what if I am stuck in my RV this summer on a rainy day and NEED to zig zag on my portable vintage singer. :)

Better have a lot of starch and stabilizer on hand. :)

deedum 01-08-2013 04:04 AM

I have had one for years, and I agree better to have a machine that has it built in or cams

miriam 01-08-2013 04:50 AM

good idea to clean and oil it to get it in top working condition.


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