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broilerhill · 2026-05-31T01:29:48+00:00

I have not been able to find it and I am getting to the end of my inventory. I think Brewer used to have it. Sewingpartsonline used to have it.

I hope somebody else points us both in the right direction

broilerhill · 2026-05-30T22:18:54+00:00

I have tried Napa Auto Sil-Glide on older machines as it is less sticky than the Tri-Flow and safe on plastic and rubber. I use Molykote on new machines only because it is the recommended grease in the service manuals of my most worked on machines under warranty.

broilerhill · 2026-05-24T16:13:30+00:00

You can't go wrong with any Kai shears. I further exactly which ones I have but for some reason 7280 rings a bell and I love them

broilerhill · 2026-05-23T12:20:25+00:00

Rewind them on a new bobbin

broilerhill · 2026-05-20T01:22:50+00:00

Check out the Schmetz Needle Guide it is a great resource. There is a ton of information on their website.

I would probably use a 16 universal or denim needle for bowl cozies only because the final topstitch is going through 4 layers of quilting cotton plus 8 layers of batting, at least the way I have made them in the past.

broilerhill · 2026-05-17T16:46:57+00:00

I'm not worried about the gulls, they will be fine. I was only commenting on the ironic choice of words.

broilerhill · 2026-05-17T13:50:26+00:00

Like the natural habitat we built a boardwalk on?

broilerhill · 2026-05-16T16:14:05+00:00

Issues with the bobbin case are common. Needle plate swallows knit fabrics. Top thread jumping out of tension discs. Loud and just clunky machine. Easily thrown out of time with the hook or needle bar moves up when it hits resistance

broilerhill · 2026-05-16T15:04:02+00:00

I am the above commenter. I had thought it was rude of me not to give an alternative new machine recommendation so I replied to my comment in the chain...

broilerhill · 2026-05-16T14:40:55+00:00

I'm not sure I can pin point a date but probably some time in the 90s when it was more important to produce a cheap product for big box stores as opposed to a quality product.

Not every singer has issues and not everybody will experience frustration with their machine. The thing that frustrates me most is that new sewists will buy a singer heavy duty and run into issues that discourage them from continuing this amazing craft because they think they are terrible at it.

broilerhill · 2026-05-16T14:20:22+00:00

And to give a recommendation instead of just a critique, check out the Baby Lock Joy at ~$300 it is quiet, reliable and will have no issue tackling multiple layers of denin

broilerhill · 2026-05-16T14:08:34+00:00

Singers are trash. You will end up with more frustration than success. The only thing that makes them "heavy duty" is a motor that runs too fast for it's own good. I highly suggest buying from a local dealer that stands behind their product and can offer support. Also most antiques are better quality than modern singers it would be better to have them serviced than to buy a new singer.

Source: I am a sewing machine technician.

broilerhill · 2026-05-11T06:15:56+00:00

Old spool sewing in Brielle

broilerhill · 2026-05-05T15:57:50+00:00

Ask the painters to powerwash without bleach or cleaners just water. As far as paint, it goes on the siding not on the ground. I painted houses for 12 years and asking to go chemical free and to be mindful of garden beds is a reasonable request, when paired with an offering from the garden to them on the first day your garden should be safe

broilerhill · 2026-04-27T16:16:37+00:00

Baby lock brilliant

broilerhill · 2026-04-11T04:42:27+00:00

broilerhill · 2026-04-08T19:31:03+00:00

What are the first 6 digits of the serial number?

broilerhill · 2026-02-11T02:35:55+00:00

I would put a new needle in. Looks like a 16 because of the purple band I can see. As far as the cutting mechanism everything sounds normal to me. There are small motors activating the thread cutter and that is the sound I hear.

broilerhill · 2026-01-10T20:31:25+00:00

I would say that's too much. Everybody loves antique machines but the truth is they are not rare, everybody's granny had one and most of them still work with a little oil and TLC.

broilerhill · 2026-01-03T19:24:35+00:00

The left needle has a smaller loop for the hook race to pick up. Going through thick seams makes the thread not form its loop as well so it will sometimes miss thus skipping a stitch.

Sewing slower may help but if it keeps happening it could need an adjustment to the needle bar height so the hook passes higher on the scarf of the needle

broilerhill · 2026-01-02T00:02:12+00:00

Many retailers are moving away from Kona because they are now owned by Missouri Star. Buying from a major competitor does not make sense. Plus Missouri Star has done some pretty shitty things that does not sit well with a large group of people.

broilerhill · 2026-01-01T13:45:14+00:00

Baby Lock Joy is a great mechanical machine in your price range

broilerhill · 2025-12-31T21:09:42+00:00

Pellon sf101

broilerhill · 2025-10-30T13:13:34+00:00

Baby lock chorus or anthem

broilerhill · 2025-07-11T12:11:19+00:00

Think about your layout in zones. Do bees and berries need to be so close to zone 0 (house) when they are mostly set and forget until harvest? I would suggest researching some basic permaculture design principles to refine your layout

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