Tim Schroeder Report post Posted November 14, 2016 (edited) Hello, I am looking for machine to sew boot uppers. I was looking for a 31-15 and found a 1300-2. can anybody tell me the difference in the two machines. Thanks for any help. Tim Edited November 14, 2016 by Tim Schroeder Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted November 14, 2016 To me it looks like a Singer 96K or the like thats what ISMACS say: 1300-1 Artisan "Dressmaker's machine" (sold in family shops). Lockstitch. Rotating hook, Drop feed; link take-up. Knee lifter. Gear driven. Max stitch 5 1/2 to the inch. For foot power only. For cloth; tailoring, etc. 16x251 1300-2 Artisan As 1300-1 but for motor table. Max speed 3000 RPM. 16x251 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
volksbugusa Report post Posted March 12 hi. i just picked up a singer 1300-2..i am being told to use a dbx1 16x251. i have been searching for two days now..all i can find is the. dbx1 16 x257. can this needle be used? thank you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites