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In reply to Fablab 3Lapins. If you are still missing a Singer 431G manua you can download...

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left that line of work, Peter suggested she should make the notes into a book, and the result was Dressmaking in Detail, published in 1975. It went to many editions, both in the UK and further a...

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of labor, Peter recommended she ought to make the notes right into a e book, and the outcome was Dressmaking in Detail, revealed in 1975. It went to many editions, each within the UK and additio...

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left that line of work, Peter suggested she should make the notes into a book, and the result was Dressmaking in Detail, published in 1975. It went to many editions, both in the UK and further

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left that line of work, Peter suggested she should make the notes into a book, and the result was Dressmaking in Detail, published in 1975. It went to many editions, both in the UK and further

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left that line of work, Peter suggested she should make the notes into a book, and the result was Dressmaking in Detail, published in 1975. It went to many editions, both in the UK and further

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left that line of work, Peter suggested she should make the notes into a book, and the result was Dressmaking in Detail, published in 1975. It went to many editions, both in the UK and further

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left that line of work, Peter suggested she should make the notes into a book, and the result was Dressmaking in Detail, published in 1975. It went to many editions, both in the UK and further

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Vintage Singer Feet Identification, Offspring Blog

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Vintage Singer Feet Identification, Offspring Blog

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In reply to Laura Horan. Hi Laura, there are two needle positions each side of centre; if you turn the needle position dial (located ...

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I have a vintage Bernina 830 electronic record. In your blog in 2010 you reviewed it beautifully, but mentioned 5 stitch positions. I only see three- right,left and center. How to position the ot...

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In reply to Liz Sanneh. How cool Liz. I got 3 of these 431s & I love them all. But the 41...

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In reply to Tonlandet Musik. I'm so pleased to be able to help. Enjoy your machine. :-)

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Very interesting article, thank you! I own one of these, I bought it used some 15 years ago and it is in very good working condition. I just had it serviced at a Singer workshop. Unfortunately, I...

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I just bought a second hand 431G and this will come in real handy, thanks for uploading!

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In reply to Brittany Jenkins. https://scontent.fotp3-3.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.6435-9/p843x403...

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In reply to Andy Ruina. The spring prevents damage if the machine is run while t...

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In reply to thelongandwindingroadtorecovery. Hi Lucie, that sounds very much as it it needs more oil...

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Have you got any guidance on setting these up with the machine and getting them to work? I got it for my 1927 99k but no matter how I thread it (using the tension spring or avoiding it), set the ...

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In reply to Maria Lewander. You're very welcome! :-) x

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Thank you so much! Can’t believe my machine is still working after almost 60 years... But I needed the manual so thank you so much!

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In reply to Steve Lillegard. Thanks Steve! I have her packed away at present but will def...

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To determine the date of manufacture, look at the date on the side of the motor that faces the electrical plug in. There's not much space but you can see the month and year. Mine is "64".

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In reply to Richard Clement. Hi Richard, I'm so sorry, I wish I knew! Mine is the 1910 edition. I did see another copy on eBay a year...

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Would you know where I might be able to purchase a copy of "Pattern Making by Paper Folding" by Miss F. Heath, c. Jan 1, 1891. I'm having a difficult time trying to find a copy of this book. Than...

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In reply to Devil_in_Disguise (@monikakremer). Cool! Thank you so much for that; Helen is...

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In reply to Susan Wingert. I am not sure if you're still searching. I assume you're talki...

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In reply to Jane Bonfoey. You're very welcome, Jane! It took a long time but was worth it - it's ...

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I am so glad I discovered your blog! I have acquired a singer 431G and have been searching for manual and parts numbers for needle plates. And—you have fantastic site for info about attachments...

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Thank you so much! I have been missing the front and back pages of my manual since my machinexwas given to me in the 1970's. Perfect. x

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I bought an adjustable Dritz model, but I am shaped somewhat like you. i put a bra on the form and padded it out, as well as batting. I have made a preliminary cover out of unbleached muslin. It ...

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I was extremely lucky in purchasing a 431g recently with all the attachments still intact in the built in storage box, including the chainstitch plate. However, when setting up the machine, I not...

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In reply to Fablab 3Lapins. Happy to help. :-) x

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great job! and thanks a lot. !!! scanning the manual is not the coolest thing you can do with a sewing machine...but it's very usefull for all of us who doesn't have it. I share it with french se...

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In reply to Fablab 3Lapins. Hi Fablab 3Lapins, unlike some machines which use a bobbin ca...

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In reply to Offspring. wonderfull! so exited ;-) we are really in love with the 400 serie...

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Thank you for the creating and sharing this manual.

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Thank you so much for the Singer 431g manual.

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In reply to Fablab 3Lapins. Ah - ok! In that case I'll definitely try and dig out my 431G...

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In reply to Fablab 3Lapins. Hi Fablab! You're right about me needing a reminder about the...

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In reply to Fablab 3Lapins. ooops a 431G ( I have a 631 too but in poor condition

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Hello, and what's about a reminder to remember the reminder ;-) sorry for the joke! we have bought a 631G ...which is a marvelous technical little thing; we are in France and it's impossible to f...

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Griest/Greist Template Buttonholer Attachment

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In reply to LaK (@sunnyclime). Hi, I hand stitched it down either side. :-)

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Thank you for posting this! how did you attach the black tape?

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In reply to Patrick Moody. Hi Patrick, I haven't scanned it yet but now you've reminded m...

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I recently acquired a 431G which came with the chainstitch plate, but no instruction book. Did you ever get round to scanning and publishing yours? Those I've found online (named 431 - without th...

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In reply to Andy Ruina. Hi Andy, sorry for the late reply; I must have gone off ...

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Three years later I found this site again. And was going to ask the same question I asked 3 years ago. What is the spring for? It seems to do nothing.

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What a great post! I am currently writing a research paper on post war pattern cutting for the older lady and one of the texts I am discussing is Agnes Maill’s ‘Dressmaking for the Older Woma...

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Thank you for this instructions manual. I've just bought one of these attachments online, the R03 type.

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In reply to Colleen Sims. I've been looking for a solution to the broken fixing pin probl...

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In reply to Sally Gulbrandsen. Hi Sally, I think the 600 series uses a different system f...

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Thank you for an interesting article. I recently acquired a 611g Singer Sewing Machine without the chain stitch attachments. Could you please tell me which pieces I need to source. I downloaded a...

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Bought mine in 1974 and still love it. What few people realise is that it can linked to an old treadle table (to be used without electric). The cable slips up underneath and taken over the drive ...

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In reply to Angela Parry. Hi Angela, if you're in the UK, Helen Howes stocks them. http://www.helenhowes-sewingmachines.co.uk/motorst...

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Hi search the web I've come across this site, all very interesting. I have a 431G Singer machine, the foot control has packed in. I've dismantled it , tried to clean it but when doing so I found ...

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In reply to Offspring. Thank you. I'd be interested in any information you can provide. T...

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In reply to Colleen Sims. Hi Colleen, I think I read somewhere that the pins could be rem...

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In reply to Madeline Shepherd. The bobbin case part number for the chain stitch feature i...

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In reply to Liz Sanneh. What a lovely story, Liz and thank you so much for sharing it. I ...

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I have had a 431G for the past 49 years - I had used this model at school for GCE Needlework and had the good fortune, when I reached 21, of having some money to buy a machine. I visited my local...

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I bought this attachment so I could try to free motion quilt. I initially bought it for my featherweight but didn't realize I need that feed dog cover. So I put it on my 201, had the same issue y...

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Please contact me via eMail. I have three Singer 431G machines and --hundreds-- of photos, and many SOLUTIONS ! Very HAPPY to Help others ! Use PattBHS66@aol.com

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In reply to Offspring. I have found this: http://waplam.host/video/Bernina_Bernette_303_334D_335_Serger/bKZTa_kvDKQ.html The D...

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In reply to Vlierbloesem. Hi, Vlierbloesem, I wish I knew! I'd sort of figured maybe mid-1980s but that's just a gut feeling b...

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I have the same machine, bought a long time ago, after 1983 and before 2000. But I cannot remember just what year it was. When was the Bernette 334D new?

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In reply to Mary Dyer. Hi Mary! Well done on such a useful inheritance; you'll enjoy some top-class results with her, I'm sure. You c...

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Hello, I inherited a 1950s (probably) Bernina sewing machine. I took it to our local Bernina shop where it was tuned up. I have all of those fancy stitches I can use. I don't how to use them or e...

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In reply to Jessie Cunliffe. Thanks Jessie, that's very kind of you! I'm also grateful fo...

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I have a Singer 611g, which is a later model, and I love it. The needleplates looked similar and I have a spare SS plate which I thought would fit your machine. I've just looked, and unfortunatel...

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A great tutorial – Offspring

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Thank you so much for this incredible & very detailed post. Just been looking at a Singer 431 here in the UK & hope I get to buy it. Who knows with Ebay. Thank you so much for helping me decide t...

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Hello, I also have a 431g with which I'm really pleased. It's now my 'new' sewing machine at only 55yrs old, an upgrade from my previous machine, a Singer 28, which is 81yrs old - and still going...

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In reply to Kiki Roumel. Hi Kiki, I have a 222k too so can confidently answer that ...

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I love this post! Thanks. I have a Singer Featherweight 222 and a Kenmore 1410. Do you have any idea which Greist buttonholer attachment would work for these? Or either one? Or do you have an ide...

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In reply to Elsa Mikus. Hi Elsa, hmmmm...I'm not sure, I'm afraid. I'd hate to reco...

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I had this buttonholed when I was growing up and learning to sew. It made the BEST button holes. Is there a model that can be used on a newer machine? I have a Pfaff Tiptronic 2030. I hate the bu...

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In reply to Diane Hegsted Clements. Hi Diane, I'm afraid that I have no experience with that foot...

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I recently purchased the "Big Quilting" foot #29 for my vintage Bernina. I'm trying to do free form quilting with it, but with that foot on it just doesn't lock stitches. I make sure the pressure...

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In reply to Madeline Shepherd. Hello Madeline, I can't see any part number on mine, I'm a...

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As a matter of interest, do you have the part number or any photos of your machine's bobbin case? My 431G came with a bobbin case that works, but is marked Gt. Britain and doesn't look right comp...

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In reply to Linda Chandler. Hi Linda, I get my type 66 bobbins from Helen Howes here: htt...

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I just purchased a Singer 431G, and presently it is in transit. I feel like a 4 year old at Christmas, but thankfully I'm not wetting the bed. LOL When I receive my machine and I'm able access th...

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In reply to Rachel An. Thanks for the confirmation, Rachel. Yes, mine is a bit clicky too...

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In reply to Brittany Jenkins. Thank you Brittany! I shall have to check mine now! :-)

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I can confirm that the part number for the straight stitch plate is 503582. By any chance, have you had the opportunity to run your machine yet? I ask because I am wondering if the noise mine mak...

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I just got my own Singer 431G, and I found the serial number today. It is on the bottom below/near the large piece that unscrews from the middle. (I'm still learning sewing machine terminology, s...

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In reply to Offspring. I've just seen the instructions, thank you very much!!!!!

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In reply to Offspring. Thank you very much! The last post I can see is March 2017, the new post is...

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In reply to Cocina Vulkana. Hi, I've added them as a new blog post and hope that you find them use...

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Hi! Thanks for this post. It's very usefull for me. I recently got a Ruby Zigzagger, but it has not the instructions. Could you post or send to me a photo of these instructions? It would be a dre...

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In reply to Amy Neiman. Hi Amy, your model may be different but mine attaches by two deep-set screws down through the spool holder ca...

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I purchased a Bernette serger on Ebay and the spool holder was removed and wrapped separately (appropriate because it's fragile) but I cannot figure out how to reattach it. Could you possibly pos...

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H, I hope you don't mind, but I have put a link to your blog on The Sewing Place which I have joined since the demise of The Sewing Forum. Many of the old TSF members remember you fondly, and val...

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In reply to Carol Eades. Thanks, Carol! The stitching holding down the batting is essent...

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OMG - your model looks just like me! Can I nip round and borrow it? LOL. Well done, I adore the lovely stitching holding down the first round of batting.

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I've got a Rotary Buttonholer from Greist. Booklet says 1956 like Alison's 2014 post, but there's no model number to be found anywhere....I also can't seem to get the fork arm to fit with the nee...

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In reply to Lorraine Thomas Merrell. Hi, I'm afraid that question has me scratching...

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