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Sold: damaged slant shank pink buttonholer

Roger

Sold: damaged slant shank pink buttonholer
« on: May 07, 2019, 13:32:26 PM »
I got this as part of a job lot of bits but it’s a damaged atomic pink Jetsons buttonholer. There are 2 areas of damage 1 is the end of the box has fallen off, and the other is the gold on the device doesn’t stay stuck down. Neither of these issues impact its ability to deliver a buttonhole. They just make it less gorgeous.

Note this is for a Singer Slant Shank sewing machine. Probably not a 300 series, but 400 series + should be fine and if in doubt check or ask me.

It comes with,
Feed dog cover, manual, 2 screws, the device and 5 templates
5/8 straight
1 1/16 straight
1 1/6 keyhole
13/16 straight
3/8 straight

Helen sells these in good condition for 40, I’m thinking £12 inc PnP for this one because of its condition.

I’m also working on one in lovely condition this evening that I’ll post later.

« Last Edit: June 08, 2019, 12:18:08 PM by Roger »
A bit of a vintage sewing machine nut! Singers: 500a, 401g, 48k Elnas: lotus SP & grasshopper, Bernina 530-2 F+R 504, Pfaff 30, Cresta T-132

SkoutSews

Re: For sale damaged slant shank pink buttonholer
« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2019, 17:57:15 PM »
Is the buttonholer in full working order, Roger? Have you used it with your machines and if so, which ones?

Roger

Re: For sale damaged slant shank pink buttonholer
« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2019, 23:21:52 PM »
Hi Skout,
I always check the motion, but more than happy to run a test tomorrow. I’ll run it on the 500.

Hope that’s ok,

R.
A bit of a vintage sewing machine nut! Singers: 500a, 401g, 48k Elnas: lotus SP & grasshopper, Bernina 530-2 F+R 504, Pfaff 30, Cresta T-132

Roger

Re: For sale damaged slant shank pink buttonholer
« Reply #3 on: May 08, 2019, 22:14:25 PM »
Hi Skout,

As requested here’s a sample, I did it on an old formal shirt cuff.

I did 2 runs, 1st on 1 and the second on 2 with a keyhole template. And it was on my 500a with both tensions set to 3.

Let me know what you think.
A bit of a vintage sewing machine nut! Singers: 500a, 401g, 48k Elnas: lotus SP & grasshopper, Bernina 530-2 F+R 504, Pfaff 30, Cresta T-132

Radiofan

Re: For sale damaged slant shank pink buttonholer
« Reply #4 on: May 09, 2019, 09:00:38 AM »
You didn't install the plate. Does it fit?
Singer 538, there are many like it, but this one is mine.

Roger

Re: For sale damaged slant shank pink buttonholer
« Reply #5 on: May 09, 2019, 14:56:17 PM »
Should do, but you really don’t need it if the dogs can be dropped or the plate raised. I don’t use the plates because I’ve had them damage the finish on my machines before and that made me sad!

Most slant shanks from the 401 onwards had either a plate raise or you could drop the dogs.
A bit of a vintage sewing machine nut! Singers: 500a, 401g, 48k Elnas: lotus SP & grasshopper, Bernina 530-2 F+R 504, Pfaff 30, Cresta T-132

Radiofan

Re: For sale damaged slant shank pink buttonholer
« Reply #6 on: May 09, 2019, 18:14:37 PM »
I'll take it, please PM me for payment instructions etc.
Singer 538, there are many like it, but this one is mine.

Radiofan

Re: For sale damaged slant shank pink buttonholer
« Reply #7 on: May 15, 2019, 12:21:18 PM »
Arrived OK thanks, I shall have fun with it  :D
Singer 538, there are many like it, but this one is mine.

Roger

Re: For sale damaged slant shank pink buttonholer
« Reply #8 on: May 17, 2019, 10:25:25 AM »
I'm glad to hear it arrived safely!

Enjoy!
A bit of a vintage sewing machine nut! Singers: 500a, 401g, 48k Elnas: lotus SP & grasshopper, Bernina 530-2 F+R 504, Pfaff 30, Cresta T-132