hand cranked sewing machines

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Brambles
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Re: hand cranked sewing machines

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What I want is the instruction manual! The family heirloom has about six different feet that I have no idea what they do!! :oops:
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Re: hand cranked sewing machines

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Brambles wrote:What I want is the instruction manual! The family heirloom has about six different feet that I have no idea what they do!! :oops:
Looked here?
http://www.sewingworld.co.uk/Singer_Sew ... nuals.html

Or you could try matching them to these pictures..... Might not tell you how to use them though
http://www.sewingworld.co.uk/Singer_Sew ... odels.html

The thread on Redskies machine is likely to be either Whitworth or British Standard Fine....... Possibly British Standard Cycle as Singer made bikes as well

Just found this, maybe they could help ?
http://www.singersewinginfo.co.uk/parts_for_sale/
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Re: hand cranked sewing machines

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ForgeCorvus wrote:
Brambles wrote:What I want is the instruction manual! The family heirloom has about six different feet that I have no idea what they do!! :oops:
Looked here?
http://www.sewingworld.co.uk/Singer_Sew ... nuals.html

Or you could try matching them to these pictures..... Might not tell you how to use them though
http://www.sewingworld.co.uk/Singer_Sew ... odels.html

The thread on Redskies machine is likely to be either Whitworth or British Standard Fine....... Possibly British Standard Cycle as Singer made bikes as well

Just found this, maybe they could help ?
http://www.singersewinginfo.co.uk/parts_for_sale/
Ta everso! They have the box of bits I have and an instruction manual, so I'm going to order them.
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Re: hand cranked sewing machines

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My Google-fu was strong that day ;)
jennyjj01 wrote:"I'm not in the least bit worried because I'm prepared: Are you?"
Londonpreppy wrote: At its core all prepping is, is making sure you're not down to your last sheet of loo roll when you really need a poo.
"All Things Strive" Gd Tak 'Gar