Unexpected find in a sewing machine cabinet today. Very hard to find Singer Two-Thread Embroidery Attachment #35505. These are really scarce and are often not complete. This one is in really fine condition with original box, instructions, AND low-profile attachment screw. Stay tuned for a demonstration video and tutorial.
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Ahem...must confess I've never used a hemstitcher until now. Time to rectify that little oversight. So what exactly does a hemstitcher do? Well, according to the box it "does real hemstitching." Hemstitching is a decorative sewing technique for embellishing the hem of linens, handkerchiefs, or garments. It is often used in combination with drawn-thread work to create intricate designs. In the decades before zig-zag sewing machines revolutionized the industry, Singer offered a wide variety of attachments to add versatility and creativity to straight-stitch machines. Hemstitching and picot-edging were introduced in 1934 and were a must-have accessory for the home sewing enthusiast. So how does it work? Let's take a look... I'll be honest here. I've experimented with a lot of vintage machines and accessories and this one nearly had me stumped. Bottom line? You're going to need the instruction manual AND be prepared to do a lot of experimenting to get the top and bottom tension exactly right. If you don't have everything just right you'll have intermittent dropped stitches that make for a really mess. After quite a bit of trial and error here are my key lessons learned:
There are additional adjustments for needle position and stitch width described in the instruction booklet, but I was able to achieve good results without changing those. And the results are well worth worth the effort if you're looking for a unique finish for garments or linens. So if you've got one of these nifty gadgets lurking in your sewing drawer, why not give it a try? Happy Sewing! Barbara OldSewinGear...dedicated to helping you get the most out of your old sewing gear. Over the years we've accumulated quite a library of photos and videos of 401A Slant-o-Matic machines and accessories. Here's a collection of the best for your viewing pleasure. Check out our 400-Series Slant Needle page for more information. Happy Sewing! |
You've probably noticed some things moving around. We're sorry for the inconvenience, but we're working to ensure our site plays nice with devices of all kinds. And in the process I'm adding some expanded information on some of your favorite machines. And there's a couple new research articles in the works too. Happy Sewing! Barbara OldSewinGear...dedicated to helping you get the most out of your old sewing gear. | |
Hold on, didn't Singer make an attachment for that?
I'm embarrassed to admit that after all these years of loving, refurbishing, and selling these machine I never actually took the time to learn how to use the ruffler. Time to correct that omission. So today I pulled out my sewing machine manual and learned something new.
And let me tell you, the ruffler is a pretty nifty little gadget. As always, I am amazed at how Greist and Singer found ways to make repetitive sewing tasks simple, precise, and fast.
Here's what it looks like:
I could try to describe it, but it's so much better to see it in action.
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Why not give it a try!
Happy Sewing!
Barbara
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