Fig. 1 shows the first stage in stitch The thread leading to the needle is loosened, because the thread take-up lever has begun its descent; the needle, after having descended to its lowest point, has… Vibrating Shuttle

It will be seen from the preceding description and illustrations, that the basic mechanisms now in use for making the lock stitch comprise a vertically moving bar carrying an eye-pointed needle for the upper thread,… Shuttles & Hooks

Machines of Class 71, for power operation, were brought out in 1904 and are the latest evolution for making straight button holes without eyelets, either purl-stitch or whip-stitch. They are especially designed for work on… Singer Machine No. 71-30

Singer Machine No. 95-1 Rotating Hook Mechanism of Machine No. 95-1, the modern high-speed lock-stitch Machine for light fabrics, 3,500 stitches per minute This machine, for power operation only, has a rotating hook with stationary… Singer Machine No. 95-1 Rotating Hook

Singer Machine No. 115-1 Rotary Hook Mechanism of Machine No. 115-1 The use of a continuous rotating hook for the lower thread in making the lock stitch was the invention of Allen B. Wilson, who… Singer Machine No. 115-1 Rotary Hook

Singer Machine No. 66-1 Oscillating Hook Mechanism of Machine No. 66-1 “The Singer 66,” for family sewing, was brought out in 1900 and has been fitly named ‘‘the 20th Century Sewing Machine.” It has link… Singer Machine No. 66-1 Oscillating Hook

Singer Machine No. 31-15 Oscillating Shuttle Mechanism of Machine No. 31-15, the modern machine for Clothing manufacture The above illustration shows the stitching mechanism of this machine, successfully combined to obtain the highest efficiency, and… Singer Machine No. 31-15 Oscillating Shuttle

Singer Machine No. 127-3Vibrating Shuttle Mechanism of Machine No. 127-3, the V. S. Machine of to-day The vibrating shuttle machine (V. S. No. 1) for foot power operation was patented in 1885 but was superseded… Singer Machine No. 127-3

Singer Machine No. 15-30 Oscillating Shuttle Mechanism of Machine No. 15-30, a modern variety of Oscillating Shuttle Machine for light fabrics. 1600 stitches per minute Shuttle Race Body In 1879 the “Oscillating Shuttle” mechanism was… Singer Machine No. 15-30

Singer Machine: “The New Family” In 1865 the “New Family” was put on the market and had a large and wide distribution; more than four millions of this type were sold up to 1882 and… Singer “New Family” machine