Singer parts shopping
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Location: Harrisburg, OR
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Singer parts shopping
I'm trying to find most of what I need for my 2 machines in one spot to save on shipping. Any recommendations? Suggestions for parts I might need? I was going to have dh do this for me, but after cleaning my first machine I'm hooked. This is my project and I am determined to do it myself. I can do this. (I am soooo not mechanically inclined. At all. This is a leap for me, lol.)
Parts needed
15-91:
spool pin spring (did they have these?)
cord rewiring kit
spool felt
darning/quilting foot
bobbin winder tire
Featherweight:
Felt pad
Foot adapter to use my brother feet or 1/4" piecing foot
Brushes
spare belt (black?)
rubber feet
rubber feet for pedal
cord rewiring kit
Bobbins
Marked plates for each?
singer motor lube
gear lube
carnauba wax
Am I missing something? Both machines are in great condition. The singer 15-91 hasn't been used in 20 years so it's pretty dry. I got a nice wad of lint out of the feed dogs and cleaned up to a sparkle. I plan to try out FMQ with her. I don't know the history of the featherweight but she looks well cared for and is very clean. I want it for piecing.
Eta: looks like I can get everything but the oil pan felt from sew classic. Is that a good place to buy?
Parts needed
15-91:
spool pin spring (did they have these?)
cord rewiring kit
spool felt
darning/quilting foot
bobbin winder tire
Featherweight:
Felt pad
Foot adapter to use my brother feet or 1/4" piecing foot
Brushes
spare belt (black?)
rubber feet
rubber feet for pedal
cord rewiring kit
Bobbins
Marked plates for each?
singer motor lube
gear lube
carnauba wax
Am I missing something? Both machines are in great condition. The singer 15-91 hasn't been used in 20 years so it's pretty dry. I got a nice wad of lint out of the feed dogs and cleaned up to a sparkle. I plan to try out FMQ with her. I don't know the history of the featherweight but she looks well cared for and is very clean. I want it for piecing.
Eta: looks like I can get everything but the oil pan felt from sew classic. Is that a good place to buy?
Last edited by misskira; 04-22-2012 at 07:58 AM.
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I highly recommend Sew-Classic. Jenny (the woman who runs it) is knowledgeable and responsive via e-mail for those times when you're not certain exactly what you need. As for the carnauba wax, you can pick that up on Amazon or at any auto parts store. Also note that on your list, "singer motor lube" and "gear lube" are the same item.
Another thing on your list Jenny might not stock is the felt oil pad for a Featherweight. I ordered mine from a sewing supply company in Florida, and swiftly came to regret it--I'm guessing that particular company sells your name and address to direct-mailers, because after ordering from them, I suddenly began to receive a lot of sewing-related junk mail and catalogs I did not request.
Another thing on your list Jenny might not stock is the felt oil pad for a Featherweight. I ordered mine from a sewing supply company in Florida, and swiftly came to regret it--I'm guessing that particular company sells your name and address to direct-mailers, because after ordering from them, I suddenly began to receive a lot of sewing-related junk mail and catalogs I did not request.
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Thank you for clarifying the motor/gear lube issue. I've been wondering about that. I emailed and Jenny responded that she does have the felt pad and will list it on her site today. She has everything I need so I will order from her I suppose. Free shipping is always a nice incentive.
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