Any Information/knowledge About A Singer 11-29?

[Ken G]

I am going to try to look at a Singer 11-29 tomorrow, as if I need another project, and was hoping to find someone with some knowledge about the machines. What little I do know is that the machine has alternating presser feet, uses 7X2 needles, and appears to use the same bobbins as my 42-5 of which I have a few extra.

I am assuming that due to age and rarity that repair parts are probably not available. Are any presser feet from modern machines interchangeable? Any guess about foot lift, max. thread size, and sewing thickness?

Thanks in advance.

[CowboyBob]

Yes,the 42-5 bobbins will work,the Siner #7 class walking feet will work,you should be able to use up to #346 nylon thread & sew to 3/8" or alittle more.

[Ken G]

Thanks Bob. I sent you a PM with a couple of pics and questions.

[Anne Bonnys Locker]

I have never seen an 11 in the flesh! Would you mind posting some pics?

[Ken G]

The pictures aren't the best. I have only resized 4 so far. As you can see, the machine is missing the shuttle cylinder which renders it pretty much useless. It also appears to be missing the stitch length adjustment lever and possibly the internal mechanism for the stitch length adjustment, I'm not sure what it is supposed to look like.

From the serial number this is machine number 1 of the allotted 50 serial numbers assigned in 1940. I'm sure there aren't too many still around with any extra parts but I have a quest now. I have not bought the machine, yet. With a little TLC, and a lot of luck, this may be resurrected into a nice machine.

The 11-29 sews across the cylinder while several of the other -#'s sew along the cylinder. I have seen drawings of a second wheel in the front of the machine. This machine did not have the second wheel and there did not appear to be any internal gearing which would require a wheel.

Edited June 20, 2013 by Ken G