tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133305403334770394.post7892861563803335535..comments2024-03-21T23:28:47.123-04:00Comments on My Sewing Machine Obsession: Japanese Zig ZagElizabethhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07285943308096103980noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133305403334770394.post-13393228132634764302013-04-29T05:32:34.997-04:002013-04-29T05:32:34.997-04:00I had a Japanese machine that also had the needle ...I had a Japanese machine that also had the needle position on the left for straight stitching. I didn't like it because when I sewed narrow bindings the fabric didn't feed properly, I think because it was only feeding on the left feed dog. The machine was a Riccar in a lovely shade of green and I bought it for $7 at a yard sale (1990 or so). It did make a good zig zag stitch but I couldn't justify the space for a zig zag-only machine, so I gave it to a friend to sell in his shop. It was gone in a day or so. Maybe the green color sold it. I later read that there are straight stitch feet available for left zz machines, but I wonder how well they work since a narrow seam will still be feeding on only one dog. I came upon your blog for the article on disassembling and cleaning a Singer 66. I also read your post about making ring connectors with solder -- nice! I'll be back when I start working on the 66, which is a hand crank with lotus decals. I'm very much enjoying your articles and fantastic pictures!Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14191756677239463926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133305403334770394.post-26149397626743081952012-01-19T11:10:45.067-05:002012-01-19T11:10:45.067-05:00You're welcome. I hope you were able to bid on...You're welcome. I hope you were able to bid on it before the auction was up.<br />I LOVE reading your blog! It's so informative. <br />I am obsessed with old sewing machines too. <br />They all look different & sound different, which is how I justify having so many...lolJonathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07691465477338113897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133305403334770394.post-51764626864697602192012-01-19T07:19:55.759-05:002012-01-19T07:19:55.759-05:00Thanks!!!Thanks!!!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07285943308096103980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-133305403334770394.post-39275990528430709912012-01-18T22:40:12.472-05:002012-01-18T22:40:12.472-05:00I think I found a manual for this machine on eBay....I think I found a manual for this machine on eBay...<br />Item number 310371720682Jonathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07691465477338113897noreply@blogger.com