when you have the free-arm exposed, look at the back of the arm. .... you should find the feed-dog lowering control. ... handy when sewing on buttons or free movement/embroidery sewing.
@@JebbAdams I have something zig-zag from 1960s vertical shuttle design patterns similar to Singers 200-400 series in mechanics I mean thick top shaft, inherited from Singer15, and still steel bottom shafts and links to the shuttle driver and feed dogs.The maximum size of the needle is #110. Whereas Singer15 is said to be able to fit into #120. :-)
Actually take #110 (18? I guess ) needle and then start stitching about 6-8 layers of old jeans denim, not only one seam, but cruising around the same area, making folded hems or joining a few pieces as if you are making a messenger's bag to carry heavy stuff inside, at least 5-8kg. of load.
@@JebbAdams For this stuff I ended up with Singer15-89 with a hand crank drive :-/ Even pretty old 1960-70s all metal zigzag machines were useless most of the time,at least the needle frames were bending to the moment it was hurt and scary to watch.
when you have the free-arm exposed, look at the back of the arm. .... you should find the feed-dog lowering control. ... handy when sewing on buttons or free movement/embroidery sewing.
Thanks for this Ed! My next video does point that out. Thanks for viewing and commenting! It is appreciated!
I immediately request the comparison test with at least Singer15-91 as a base level heavy duty standard!!!1
Hear, hear! Good idea!
@@JebbAdams I have something zig-zag from 1960s vertical shuttle design patterns similar to Singers 200-400 series in mechanics I mean thick top shaft, inherited from Singer15, and still steel bottom shafts and links to the shuttle driver and feed dogs.The maximum size of the needle is #110. Whereas Singer15 is said to be able to fit into #120. :-)
Actually take #110 (18? I guess ) needle and then start stitching about 6-8 layers of old jeans denim, not only one seam, but cruising around the same area, making folded hems or joining a few pieces as if you are making a messenger's bag to carry heavy stuff inside, at least 5-8kg. of load.
Cool ran2! I have a messenger bag on the list! 👍 I just found this message today, glad I did! Thanks for the tips!
@@JebbAdams For this stuff I ended up with Singer15-89 with a hand crank drive :-/ Even pretty old 1960-70s all metal zigzag machines were useless most of the time,at least the needle frames were bending to the moment it was hurt and scary to watch.