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Old 06-04-2011, 10:11 PM
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Darcene, my grand mother bought a 319 and it never sewed right, she traded in back in. The same Singer store said nothing about the recall. Years later my aunt found out there was a recall on them, but Singer never did or said anything for her about it. That is why I never bought a home Singer machine.
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Old 06-05-2011, 01:08 AM
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Three machines and change back from your $100 bill.
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/nat/atq/2418053079.html
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Old 06-05-2011, 01:15 AM
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Originally Posted by amyjo
I have a singer stylist 533. it is the BEST sewing machine ever. I bought mine brand new and never had it serviced until about a year ago. I made all my clothes, kids, MIL and even a western style suit for my DH with it.
The key to it is to USE it a lot - if that belt on the bottom sets around it gets brittle and breaks or doesn't run right.
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Old 06-05-2011, 01:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Phyllis nm
I have a 29K70 #ED844242 and another 29-4 and a hemstitch machine. where can I date my commercial machines?
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manuals for both found on: http://www.singermachines.co.uk/indstbooks.htm
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Old 06-05-2011, 04:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Phyllis nm
I have a 29K70 #ED844242 and another 29-4 and a hemstitch machine. where can I date my commercial machines?
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Phyllis, here is the site to date your machines. http://www.singerco.com/support/mach.../double-letter

Your 29k with 5,000 allotted is from July 5, 1946. Can you post a picture of these machines? The 29-4 was a boot or shoe repair machine. Depending on which version you have of the 29k, it could be for either leather or cloth?

Interesting.

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Old 06-05-2011, 05:00 AM
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I found a neat thing in a box of parts and attachments. Thought you all would enjoy.
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Old 06-05-2011, 05:01 AM
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In my box of old attachments, there is another little brown paper bag with an attachment in it I haven't opened it not sure what is in there. It feels like the little twisted wire thing though.

Ok so I tested out the little twisted thing. In the instructions it said there were two of the little twisted things. I used the old Sears Commander, dropped the feed dogs and for the first time in my life I did some free motion. WOW!!! I did it. The little twisted wire thing works great. The Commander works real good for it. I do believe I'll just keep the machine set up like that until DGD claims her inheritance...
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Old 06-05-2011, 05:25 AM
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I have a motor, light, foot pedal and cord for a Singer Model 66 which needs to be rewired. Do I need to buy the materials from a sewing machine repair shop or will Lowe's or Home Depot carry the proper materials. I will have my son do the project for me, I'm trying to get the materials together to save him time. Any information will be greatly appreciated.
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Old 06-05-2011, 05:50 AM
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Originally Posted by miriam
In my box of old attachments, there is another little brown paper bag with an attachment in it I haven't opened it not sure what is in there. It feels like the little twisted wire thing though.

Ok so I tested out the little twisted thing. In the instructions it said there were two of the little twisted things. I used the old Sears Commander, dropped the feed dogs and for the first time in my life I did some free motion. WOW!!! I did it. The little twisted wire thing works great. The Commander works real good for it. I do believe I'll just keep the machine set up like that until DGD claims her inheritance...
What does the twisted wire thing do and how do you use it?
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Old 06-05-2011, 06:03 AM
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I took a couple pictures of the gadget I used. I hope you can see it - I barely can.
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