MADMAX22 Report post Posted March 27, 2017 Ok so trying to help out a friend who wanted to do a couple of his own motorcycle seats (regular upholstery style). He needed a sewing machine and I gave some recommendations from what was available on CL. Anyhow he ended up with a Singer 44-90. So trying to help him out now with manuals and any info that relates to this machine, I did find the parts list and a short 9 page manual online. If anyone has anything more in depth I would appreciate it. Also what is the capacity/abilities of this machine, I see on the big list it is for stitching gloves. Thanks everyone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dikman Report post Posted March 27, 2017 See what you mean, not a lot of info turns up, but it looks like a nice little walking foot. They say light/medium/medium heavy glove leather so I would think it should handle the seat leather? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted March 27, 2017 (edited) Looks like a short version of the Singer 31-19 or 31-47 - kind of... Edited March 27, 2017 by Constabulary Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyBob Report post Posted March 27, 2017 Corey, Many years ago we used to rebuild these & sell them for car upholstery.The biggest problem is getting feet to fit.Does it have a cording foot?If he needs one get a pic of how the feet mount. This machine is very power top feed like a 16-188 type of upper feed,the bar that holds the outside foot on has been out of production for over 30 yrs.But most other parts will interchange w/a 31-15.You can put a spacer on the foot lift for more lift(if it hasn't already been done) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADMAX22 Report post Posted March 27, 2017 (edited) Thanks everyone. Alot more info then I had found so far. I'll post some pics that he sent me. Bob I gave him your email address so hopefully if he needs anything he can give you a message. Edited March 27, 2017 by MADMAX22 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MADMAX22 Report post Posted March 27, 2017 Almost forgot what size thread will these guys handle, presume 92 maybe 138? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CowboyBob Report post Posted March 27, 2017 #92 is no problem & 138 might work by tightening the tension more.The machine looks like it just came right out of the factory,still original needle plate & feet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Constabulary Report post Posted March 27, 2017 cool old machine!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
