Singer's Touch N Sew models aren't always the most-prized vintage sewing machines. I love them, however, and if you're looking for a great every day sewing machine or just want to add a little 1960s fun to your sewing machine collection, they can be a great choice. In this video, I share some of the great features of these hardy machines and talk about how to choose a model that works for you.
Singer manuals for most models are available for free here: www.singer.com...
The exact machine I'm using today is a Touch N Sew 620 from 1967. With proper care, there is no reason to expect that it won’t sew beautifully for another 50 years! Locally to the Twin Cities, I recommend www.bobbindocto... (612-378-2727) for sales and service of vintage machines.
Care and Maintenance
Instructions for cleaning and oiling your machine begin on page 79 in the manual. NOTE: Even though the instructions say to use lubricant on the gears, please do not. Lubricant or oil on the gears will cause them to degrade over time. DO oil everywhere mentioned in the instructions with an oil created specifically for sewing machines.
Finding Accessories
This is a slant shank (sometimes called a slant needle) machine. Most sewing machine feet marketed as “slant shank sewing machine feet” will be compatible with it. If you’re purchasing online, make sure the seller has a good return policy, in case the foot doesn’t work with your machine.
This machine has many built-in stitches, but also accepts an accessory that Singer called Fashion Disks and almost everyone else calls cams, specifically top hat cams, because they look like tiny top hats. This machine has a #1 cam installed, but see page 30 in the manual for other options. These are generally easy to purchase online from sources such as eBay. Keep track as you buy them as it’s easy to end up with duplicates. Cams sold for model #’s 401, 403, 411, 431, 500, 501, 503, 600, 603, 628, 635, 638, 648, 650, 670, 680, 690, 700, 720, 740, 750, and 758 should all work with this machine.
7 окт 2024
