You Zig, I'll Zag

Singer Zigzag attachments

Just this week I had a rare opportunity to compare three Singer zigzag attachments at the same time.   


Singer introduced zigzaggers early in the 20th century.  Over the next few decades the concept progressed from no-frills to fancy. 


Let's take a closer look at three examples:  

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Singer Adjustable Zigzag Attachment # 121706

No-frills model with instruction manual dated 1939.  For low-shank vertical needle machines only. 

Singer Zigzag Attachment # 160620

Compact zigzagger with black & white jacket.  Instruction manual dated 1950.  Available in low-shank or slant-needle models. 

Singer Automatic Zigzagger #161158

Advanced zizagger with interchangeable pattern discs.  Available in low-shank and slant-needle models. 

Zigzag attachments 121706, 160620, 161158

It was a real privileage to line these three examples up and marvel at the ingenuity of the inventors who made it possible for a straight-stitch machine to sew a zigzag stitch.  


So if you're looking to increase the creative potential of your straight-stitch machine, keep your eye out for one of these marvelous inventions!


Happy Sewing!
Barbara
OldSewinGear...dedicated to helping you get the most out of your old sewing gear. 

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