Singer 628 Touch and Sew Questions
08-30-2012, 11:24 AM
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In answer to "MattieMae" I have one of those toy machines in case with one extra original bobbin. My brother bought it at a flea market but it didn't work. Hubby took it apart every little piece. Now back together and works but I just use it for decoration as it seems delicate. Never had the full size machine.
08-30-2012, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by MattieMae
I just looked at the manual, “What’s new for tomorrow is at SINGER today!” The back cover shows pictures of a Singer television, Singer vacuum cleaner, Singer phonograph, Singer typewriter, and child’s Touch & Sew that’s battery, electricity, or hand crank. Ah, the “Made in USA “ good old days.Good luck with your 628. I’m off to find my Zoom Spout.
Oh, and can I be nosy and ask how much you paid for it, and when?
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08-30-2012, 02:44 PM
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Mornigstar....Flea markets are great fun and you never know what you’ll come home with. So awesome your husband was able to take the little sewing machine apart and get it running again. I bet that it looks really cute on the shelf.
Karen....I had no idea Singer sold all that other stuff. I bought my 636 at the Mayfair Shopping Center in Wauwatosa, WI., from either Marshall Fields or Gimbels. It was probably 1968, unfortunately I don’t recall the price.
I did find the circular stitcher attachment that was a big selling point when I bought the Singer, but never even took it out of the box. Another biggie was the 636 has 7 built-in stitch patterns. So funny, I was looking at a Bernina the other day that had so many stitch patterns they gave you a stitch sheet, instead of showing them in the lid.
I’m surprised that the plastic on my machine housing has not yellowed, and the cord is still supple. I’m kind of excited to see if she’ll run after I give her a good once over.
Pumpkinpatch....Please keep us advised how your purchase works out.
Karen....I had no idea Singer sold all that other stuff. I bought my 636 at the Mayfair Shopping Center in Wauwatosa, WI., from either Marshall Fields or Gimbels. It was probably 1968, unfortunately I don’t recall the price.
I did find the circular stitcher attachment that was a big selling point when I bought the Singer, but never even took it out of the box. Another biggie was the 636 has 7 built-in stitch patterns. So funny, I was looking at a Bernina the other day that had so many stitch patterns they gave you a stitch sheet, instead of showing them in the lid.
I’m surprised that the plastic on my machine housing has not yellowed, and the cord is still supple. I’m kind of excited to see if she’ll run after I give her a good once over.
Pumpkinpatch....Please keep us advised how your purchase works out.
08-30-2012, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by pumpkinpatchquilter
I just picked up a Singer Touch and Sew model 628 along with a box of cams, bobbins, and attachments for a few bucks at a thrift shop. It's missing the power cord but I did open it up top and bottom and the plastic gears appear to be working. Tension seems ok, I sewed a few stitches manually but guess I won't really know until I get the power cord. I'm reading a lot of mixed reviews on this machine, is it worth it for me to go ahead and buy a power cord and see if it it works? Any information anyone would like to share on this machine? Thoughts or suggestions?
08-30-2012, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by quiltingweb
I think we had one of these machines...the bobbin was wider on the top than the bottom, right? I have no idea what happened to it, but I do remember being allowed to use it...I must have been 10.
08-30-2012, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by MS/L.A. G.R.I.T.S.
I had a 63? inthe late 60s or early 70s. I had a very patient Singer serviceman who taught how to handle the bobbin problems, then I liked it. Keep a supply of bobbins and be careful about tightening them too much, they do crack in the center spindle as the bobbin can be separated.
08-30-2012, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by sewedie
I have a Singer Touch and Sew that I have had for 50 years. I love this machine. My mom bought it for me when I was a teenager. I have it serviced and it sews beautifully. Mine is the 600 series.
08-30-2012, 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by rosiewell
I found one at Goodwill for $20, had it cleaned and refurbished, worked beautifully until the bobbin conked out, the repairman said the trick is to be careful not to fill beyond the line, has been working great since then!
10-30-2012, 07:48 AM
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You are so lucky to have found a 628 Singer machine! I love it for the bobbin filling in place. I have other machines and if I run out of bobbin thread, I have to stop and fill them outside the machine. To help this problem, I fill several bobbins only to have some left over at the end of the job. I truly love this machine. It is faster than newer ones too. I have a Viking machine and it is twice as fast as the Viking. I hope you enjoy your 628.
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