Very timely video - I have recently bought a walking foot from fb marketplace, have tried it on my 201K but not on my other machines. Great tips on how to position the walking foot and moving the thread cutter, thanks! Also - I really like your description of vintage machines requiring more manual adjustments ( tension etc.) etc. than modern automatic machines. I had not thought of comparing the 2 that way before, but realised that it kind of explains why I much prefer sewing with my “ hands on” vintage Singers ( even though my “ modern” Janome is a super basic model & is around 30 years old) - I have only ever driven manual cars and much prefer driving a manual to an automatic!
A few months ago, I was given a carrier-bag full of attachments including two "extended" thumbscrews; I thought that they had been produced merely to allow *easier* turning of the screw when changing attachments but, having watched your video, it may have allowed some attachments to be fitted at *all*. Also, I now have to Google "walking foot"... :)
That makes sense! A longer thumbscrew would have helped with the fit of the more boxy-looking walking foot. Thanks for sharing! A walking foot is also known as an even feed foot. It helps move the top layer of fabric under the foot at the same time as the bottom one. Thanks for watching 🙂
Must admit... I tend to use my scissors! Those thread shredders never seem to work right... thread shredders - I like that! I think I'll call them that from now on! Thanks for watching! 😀
If there is, it will be minimal. They are essentially the same machine. The 201 is the updated Singer 66. The 99 is the smaller size, or the more portable version, of the 66. The only difference between the 201 and the 99 is the size. As a full size machine, the 201 is heavier which might give it a slight edge. But honestly, they are both incredible machines with excellent stitch quality.
As long as the thread on the screw matches the thread pattern in the hole, then I don't see why you couldn't. They do have to match because a different thread on the screw could damage the hole and lead to cross threading. Which could make getting the thumbscrew back out tricky. You might also find a smaller screw head will result in you needing a screwdriver to remove or tighten the screw. That's not as much of an issue - as long as you don't over tighten the screw.
Thanks for the tips, love my 185j and wondered about the walking foot. Will order a janome!
Very timely video - I have recently bought a walking foot from fb marketplace, have tried it on my 201K but not on my other machines. Great tips on how to position the walking foot and moving the thread cutter, thanks!
Also - I really like your description of vintage machines requiring more manual adjustments ( tension etc.) etc. than modern automatic machines. I had not thought of comparing the 2 that way before, but realised that it kind of explains why I much prefer sewing with my “ hands on” vintage Singers ( even though my “ modern” Janome is a super basic model & is around 30 years old) - I have only ever driven manual cars and much prefer driving a manual to an automatic!
I love your names for your machines. I name my girls too. I'm going to use your name of Granny for one if my machines.
A few months ago, I was given a carrier-bag full of attachments including two "extended" thumbscrews; I thought that they had been produced merely to allow *easier* turning of the screw when changing attachments but, having watched your video, it may have allowed some attachments to be fitted at *all*.
Also, I now have to Google "walking foot"... :)
That makes sense! A longer thumbscrew would have helped with the fit of the more boxy-looking walking foot. Thanks for sharing! A walking foot is also known as an even feed foot. It helps move the top layer of fabric under the foot at the same time as the bottom one. Thanks for watching 🙂
I refer to those as ‘thread shredders’! I’ve taken several off and just use snips.
Must admit... I tend to use my scissors! Those thread shredders never seem to work right... thread shredders - I like that! I think I'll call them that from now on! Thanks for watching! 😀
Good subject. Thanks for doing this.
My pleasure! Thanks for watching! 🙂
Try a smaller thumb screw.
hi, is there difference in stitch quality between 99k and 201k? thank you
If there is, it will be minimal. They are essentially the same machine. The 201 is the updated Singer 66. The 99 is the smaller size, or the more portable version, of the 66. The only difference between the 201 and the 99 is the size. As a full size machine, the 201 is heavier which might give it a slight edge. But honestly, they are both incredible machines with excellent stitch quality.
Could you use the same size screw but with a smaller head
As long as the thread on the screw matches the thread pattern in the hole, then I don't see why you couldn't. They do have to match because a different thread on the screw could damage the hole and lead to cross threading. Which could make getting the thumbscrew back out tricky. You might also find a smaller screw head will result in you needing a screwdriver to remove or tighten the screw. That's not as much of an issue - as long as you don't over tighten the screw.