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Just posted some slant shank attachments over in the classifieds for a 301/401 if anyone is interested! :)
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Originally Posted by quiltdoctor
For the best instructions on refurbishing a sewing machine, like a Singer 66, check out this link. It is in PDF format and covers just about everything.
http://www.tfsr.org/publications/tec...achine_manual/
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http://www.tfsr.org/publications/tec...achine_manual/
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Originally Posted by jljack
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Originally Posted by grayhare
I am new to being able to identify the various sewing machines.
I found this on CL, She really can't tell much about the machine, except that she painted the cabinet, from the pictures it looks like the machine has some paint on it too. She is willing to seperate them. What do you all think, is this a 15? Thank you
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/atq/2597163130.html
I found this on CL, She really can't tell much about the machine, except that she painted the cabinet, from the pictures it looks like the machine has some paint on it too. She is willing to seperate them. What do you all think, is this a 15? Thank you
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/atq/2597163130.html
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Originally Posted by miriam
Originally Posted by deplaylady
Hi - can someone help me out with this machine? I know I am supposed to be cutting back, but it is $25 and neat looking - I'm just not sure what model Singer it is... and is it worth getting?
http://rochester.craigslist.org/art/2593482874.html
http://rochester.craigslist.org/art/2593482874.html
Miriam, could you explain this? I've read this and I don't understand why the 503 and 403 would have better stitch width control. How are the 500 and 401 different in the stitch width area? Thanks.
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Originally Posted by jljack
Just saw this very funny ad:
1920 singer sewing machine with extra needles and tips call
TIPS??? What are TIPS??? Hahahaha!!!
1920 singer sewing machine with extra needles and tips call
TIPS??? What are TIPS??? Hahahaha!!!
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Originally Posted by Candace
Originally Posted by miriam
Originally Posted by deplaylady
Hi - can someone help me out with this machine? I know I am supposed to be cutting back, but it is $25 and neat looking - I'm just not sure what model Singer it is... and is it worth getting?
http://rochester.craigslist.org/art/2593482874.html
http://rochester.craigslist.org/art/2593482874.html
Miriam, could you explain this? I've read this and I don't understand why the 503 and 403 would have better stitch width control. How are the 500 and 401 different in the stitch width area? Thanks.
I just know that when I use the 403 I can get different widths for the decorative stitches. The 401 camstack is set for what ever you get - for example EQ2 will make a stitch - that's it only stitch length adjustment. The 403 with a disk will make the same stitch and then you have a width adjustment as well as length adjustment. I'm thinking if you use the disk the 401 will do the width in what ever you want to set it. On the other hand - I mostly use it set to the full width. Then the 403 is easier to maintain - that cam stack can get stuck if the oil dries.
Originally Posted by melinda1962
Just had a big car repair bill, so on a sewing machine diet. I did dig through some fabric and use my Pfaff 230 to make a strip quilt top from strips I cut with a cutter that DH got me for my birthday that I figured I'd never use. The Pfaff is the ticket for that, because it is an extremely fast machine. Whoo hoo. For its $10 price, it came with a box of attachments including a hopping quilting foot?, but I haven't even tried it.
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thanks bojangles...I knew it had to have something to do with the thread....
If anyone needs a little green in their life and is close to OKC, this one looks like it needs a good home:
http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/atq/2596894802.html
http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/atq/2596894802.html
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Originally Posted by Candace
Originally Posted by miriam
Originally Posted by deplaylady
Hi - can someone help me out with this machine? I know I am supposed to be cutting back, but it is $25 and neat looking - I'm just not sure what model Singer it is... and is it worth getting?
http://rochester.craigslist.org/art/2593482874.html
http://rochester.craigslist.org/art/2593482874.html
Miriam, could you explain this? I've read this and I don't understand why the 503 and 403 would have better stitch width control. How are the 500 and 401 different in the stitch width area? Thanks.
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