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Hello, I have a red Betty Ross Children machine with a Red Carrying Case, it is electric with a foot petal. It is missing needles. Do you know the needle I need to make it work? I took my machine to a Sewing Machine Guy and he will charge me to find this info out. So I am trying to save myself money by doing it myself, Thank you! Leslie
Hello Leslie,
The needle that you need is a standard 24 x 1 x 14 or 16 needle. These can be obtained at any sewing machine store.
To install: raise the needle bar to highest point. Loosen needle bar set screw. Put needle up as high as it can go with flat side facing thumb screw.(be sure that needle is set at about 1/16" above the looper - the looper is the part under the machine that makes the stitch) Tighten firmly needle set screw.
Regards,
Irene
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| Comment | Thank you, Thank you, Thank you1 I had a Sewing machine guy wanna charge me hourly to find the answer after he charged me $80 to clean one other machine! Thank you! Your so helpful... Leslie | ||
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I have been a collector of antique sewing tools and thimbles for over 30 years. I am also a dealer in this field and sell on eBay under the name -- serengeti2. I am NOT, and I repeat NOT an expert on antique or vintage domestic household sewing machines used for everyday home sewing. I can offer help when it comes to TOY or miniature collectible sewing machines ONLY.
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Organizations
Thimble Collectors International
SCTC - Southern California Thimble Club
SDTC - San Diego Thimble Club
OTS - Ohio Thimble Seekers
Priscilla Nutmeggers - CT/MA/NH
Dorset Thimble Society - UK
Rund um den Fingerhut - Germany
www.925/1000.com
Cyberthimble on Yahoo
Publications
I belong to Thimble Collectors International & I chair the committee 'Publishing/Grants' and oversee the research and publication of booklets relating to sewing tools and thimbles.
I have also had articles published on needlework related topics.
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