Comments for A Guy and His Sewing Machine

Comment on The Singer 750 Works Fine by Tom

Tom — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:42:26 +0000

I do not have info on setting the bobbin tension specifically on the 750. The general method of setting bobbin tension is to set it to where it just holds when you dangle the bobbin case by the thread, but will slip at the slightest jerk.

However, I should point out that unless someone has screwdrivered it you should not need to reset the bobbin tension. Just make sure that is is clean, and has no lint stuck in it. All tension adjustment is normally done from the top.

I do have a very good article here in the blog on setting the top tension.

Comment on The Singer 750 Works Fine by Pam

Pam — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 14:33:59 +0000

i need to know how to adjust the bobbin tension on a 750. any advise?

Comment on Singer 337 Sewing Machine Review by Tom

Tom — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 13:54:28 +0000

I bought one at Walmart. However, the local Walmart has done away with the sewing center so I do not know if you can get one there anymore. The proper technical term for that type of bulb is “bayonet base”, knowing that may make it easier to find the bulb or a substitute.

Comment on Singer 337 Sewing Machine Review by Barb

Barb — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 01:23:28 +0000

Is it possible to find a replacement light bulb for the 337 model? I have had this machine since
I was first married in 1965 and don’t plan to ever replace it. New Singer bulbs are screw-in type; old one was a pop-in variety. Any sugges-tions appreciated.

Comment on Singer 337 Sewing Machine Review by eric

eric — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 18:17:52 +0000

06-16-2010 Just bought my 338 @ a thrift shop for $15. No manual , but the price was right. I wanted to see what I got, thanks !

Comment on The Singer 750 Works Fine by Kim

Kim — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 15:39:05 +0000

I just bought a Singer 750 just like this at a yard sale for $4. I can’t wait to check it out and make sure I can use it! I found your post and just wanted to say hello! I hope you are still blogging!

Comment on The Singer 750 Works Fine by MrsUpde3

MrsUpde3 — Fri, 28 May 2010 21:59:54 +0000

My Mother just gave me her old 750 I am currently looking to find a desk and case for it as I just moved into my new home and have the space to devote to my new hobby. Any suggestions on where to purchase a desk/cabinet? Also, would like to find a case to store the machine until I find the right piece of furniture?

Comment on Turning your zig-zag machine into a straight stitch machine. by Tom

Tom — Tue, 18 May 2010 13:23:53 +0000

I assume you had a zig-zag machine without the zig-zag plate. I say that because it is not just the plate and foot that makes a zig-zag machine, the machine has to move the needle left and right for alternate stitches as well. However, since 80-90% of sewing is straight stitching, it is worthwhile having the straight stitch plate and foot for a zig-zag machine.

In my case I have the White straight stitch machine, as well.

Comment on Turning your zig-zag machine into a straight stitch machine. by Glenn Jacobs

Glenn Jacobs — Tue, 18 May 2010 05:23:06 +0000

And here I moved heaven and earth to return a nice second-hand Singer back into a zig-zag.

I bought a zig-zag foot. No problem.

I could not find the needle plate, but I bought a tiny “cobalt” drill bit. With patience and oil, I was able to drill the needle plate to zig zag configuration and grind the burrs down with a emery board.

And, you are right, the stitches do not look quite right, and any thin cloth gets pulled down into the needle slot.

Comment on Singer 337 Sewing Machine Review by Tom

Tom — Mon, 10 May 2010 13:55:31 +0000

Hi LaAna, the needle position switch can be handy, but I would not consider it essential. Considering the relative condition of the machines, I think you made the right choice.

What you are going to have to do is watch out for is becoming a sewing machine collector, there are so many nice machines out there for little money. I put a stop to buying sewing machines at four, many can not seem to stop at all.