Newbie just bought a singer 514 Help!

Posted by allthumbs on November 14, 2008, 8:57 am

Hi there,
I've been thinking of buying a machine for ages, but I am so far from the
Martha Stewart Genre that I am very intimidated with technology... After
researching fancy new machines with warranties but reading up on how often
something goes wrong with them, I've taken my mother in law's advice and
decided to go with an old reliable machine. (Or so I hope!) Arrives
tomorrow, and is supposed to be in great working order...
Here is the ad I bought it from and all that does and does not come with
it. Can anyone tell me out there what is missing, what I will need to get
started with just a simple jean hemming project? (11 pairs waiting for
hubby and kids!) Just wanted a basic, strong machine for little jobs and
nothing too fancy...

Singer Sewing Machine Model Stylist 514 Special Zig-Zag With FLEXI STITCH
Nice Singer Stylist 514 Sewing Machine. Weight in case 25 lbs. Made
1973-75
Strong Motor 0.85amps enclosed inside. Machine made in Canada.
3 Needle positions
5 stitch width settings.
3 Flexi stitch settings, Ric-Rac, slant overedge stitch, feather stitch, &
straight stretch stitch plus 3 other stitches all on one pattern selector
dial.
Stitch length settings 6 per inch to Zero.
Buttonhole settings automatic on dial.
Presser foot pressure adjustment dial.
Easy drop in bobbin & bobbin winding
Nice working light – power on & off switch
Easy to learn threading & simple upper thread tension.
Capable of twin needle stitching
Do free hand decorative stitching, darning, or embroidering with special
feed dog cover plate – NOT included available on internet.
Copy of Original Singer 514 Manual included 70 pages.
Attachments Include:
2 extra needles
4 extra bobbins
Uses standard needles, bobbins & feet available at Singer Dealers or on
the internet.
Includes foot controller in very good condition.
Enclosed in Original Singer case a bit marked up but solid.
See picture of sample stitches made – comes with machine.
Cleaned, lubricated – ready to sew. Easy to use machine.

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