I’ve made 3D printed 3-step as well as 2-step zig-zag discs for vintage singer stitching machines that take the top hat style fashion discs. The only multi-step zig-zag stitch these machines include is a 4-step zig-zag, which in my viewpoint is useless.
A 4-step zig-zag? What were they thinking? Those stitches are tiny. That’s method as well numerous little stitches to put in elastic or knit fabric. I’m not sure I’ve ever wished to utilize a 4-step zig-zag stitch. I utilize a 3-step zig-zag all the time, as well as sometimes I believed a 2-step zig-zag stitch would be nice, however not a 4-step zig-zag.
I like my singer 411G, however it truly needed a 3-step zig-zag stitch. I made a 3-step zig-zag disc a few months ago, however it wasn’t rather right, so I fixed the style for this version. I chose I may also make a 2-step zig-zag disc while I was at it.
I’ve made the 3-step zig-zag disc as well as 2-step zig-zag disc offered for purchase in my Shapeways shop. If you are not sure if your vintage singer stitching device takes this style of discs, take a look at this singer disc comparison chart. My discs are type “B” in that chart.
I selected “White strong & Flexible” nylon for the material, because it seemed like the very best choice in terms of print resolution as well as price. I’ve had my very first version of the disc for about six months, as well as it’s held up fine, however I don’t understand yet exactly how these 3D printed parts will hold up long term. 3D printing innovation is still evolving rapidly, so I’m hoping that by the time my discs wear out, there will be a much better material available.
The print resolution is not high sufficient to get completely consistent results, so the two holes in the disc may be a bit as well little on some discs. The holes can quickly be sanded larger, though. You can utilize a little round data or rolled up pieces of sandpaper to somewhat enlarge the holes. The disc ought to sit snugly on the stitching machine, however it shouldn’t be so tight it is challenging to remove.
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