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    Old 01-01-2011, 06:10 PM
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    I am using the universal low shank attachments on my Featherweight. They actually came with a Universal Sewing Machine that I bought used in 1963. The walking foot came with a different machine that I had and it works on any low shank machine too.
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    Old 01-02-2011, 08:14 AM
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    Originally Posted by scrapngmom
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    I would like to see a photo of your machine to see if it is like the one I gave my g-grandson. I might be able to send you a zipper foot.
    Here is a picture of the sewing machine. Sorry it took so long, had problems with my computer and had to take pic with my phone and then go into town so I could email the picture back to me (I don't get cell service at my house.) LOL
    It look just like my old machinem I'll look and see what attachments I have left. I know a universal walking foot works on it, and some of the other attachment from my New Home work on it. I'll let you know what I have and I can send them to you at no cost.
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    Old 01-02-2011, 08:46 AM
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    scrapngmom, I have a manual in PDF format I can send to you.
    I found it on line but can't remember how I found it so can't give you a link so you can get it online. If you will PM me with an email address, I will send the file to you.
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    Old 01-02-2011, 08:50 AM
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    Forgot to mention that this manual covers Brothers XL711S, 471, 771, 461, 721
    M461,114,606,607
    Any others needing this manual please PM me
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    Old 01-02-2011, 08:58 AM
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    Originally Posted by Barb_MO
    Forgot to mention that this manual covers Brothers XL711S, 471, 771, 461, 721
    M461,114,606,607
    Any others needing this manual please PM me
    Barb, I don't need any of these things, but just want to say how nice and helpful you are. Happy New Year!!!
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    Old 01-02-2011, 10:28 AM
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    If you need a zipper foot, I may have an extra. PM me if you need it. Beth
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    Old 08-09-2013, 11:59 PM
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    hello, I just joined this forum because I was looking for information about my Brother xl711. I bought this machine in a Goodwill 25 years ago and it has always worked perfectly except I could not get it to do a straight stitch. It came with all the accessories except for a manual, so Barb if you are still with this forum I would deeply appreciate a copy of that file. I am beginning to believe I have one of the few working xl711 machines left in the world! Cheers, Sharon J.
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    Old 07-26-2020, 04:05 AM
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    Originally Posted by scrapngmom
    I did go to the Brother site, they don't have a manual for this machine--it is too old. I did email them and they were able to go through archives and send me a xerox copy of an old manual. The manual doesn't say what size bobbin the machien uses. Their customer service reps looked through all the old records and couldn't find anything else on the machine. If they are going to make machines last for 30 years, they ought to keep the records and parts for them, right? LOL
    I know this post is couple years old but I'm hoping y'all can help me out.
    I found (yes literally found, in a parking lot) a pink Brothers sewing machine, model 220, streamline, with a good housekeeping seal of approval (not sure if that helps or not), she seems to have all her parts, including original carrying case, though i cannot be sure of that because I have not been able to find any info on her. Even from the brothers website. I would love to aquire a copy of an owners manual so that I can test it. Any information or advice is greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.
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    Old 07-26-2020, 06:26 AM
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    check you tube for bro220
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    Stagecoachroadsewing TR Kelley had one for sale a few years ago Not very techi but interesting. Perhaps.

    Welcome aboard.
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    Old 07-26-2020, 06:33 AM
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    Originally Posted by leonf
    check you tube for bro220
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    Stagecoachroadsewing TR Kelley had one for sale a few years ago Not very techi but interesting. Perhaps.

    Welcome aboard.
    thank you. I will check that out
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