Singer 111w153 vs 111w155

[vonL]

I have both a singer 111w153 and a 155. Got offered a trade-in for a singer 112g141.

The question is, should i keep the 153 or the 155?

And i can't find any good info about the 112g141 - anybody got info?

[Wizcrafts]

I found a video demonstrating a Singer 112g140, which is one sub number off.

 

[Constabulary]

most likely I´d keep the 155 but I do not know your machines in terms of condition and so forth... . The 112 has a longer flat bed and does not fit into the 111 cut out. But it has reverse - thats nice. I have a 212G141.

What info are you looking for? Its a double twin needle feed machine, approx 5SPI max stitch length, gauge set for different needle spaces are available cheap either on Eaby or from College Sewing UK. But be careful - there are 2 different types of needle holder, one push in type and one screw in type. The screw in type is more common today. If yours is a push in type you can to change out the needle bar for a screw in type needle bar. Foot lift depends on how the machine is set up but I get 9-10mm material under the foot of my 212G141.

Here is a 112w140 manual - same machine but w/o reverse and US made instead of Made in Germany.

112W140.pdf

Edited October 27, 2020 by Constabulary

[vonL]

Thank You both :) what would be the difference between the 140 and the 141? The ability to reverse? The 141 comes with a table and motor.

I had a look at ismacs.com, but could not find any specifics.

I think my machines are quite similar in terms of condition - seen a lot of use and love (well, I love them at least). The main difference between 153 and 155 is foot lift and max stitch length? 

 

[Constabulary]

see above post (just edited it) - yes - difference is the reverse.

3 minutes ago, vonL said:

The main difference between 153 and 155 is foot lift and max stitch length? 

since you own both machines just test them and see which one suits your needs better.

[vonL]

Thank you again - I might keep them both, and buy the 112 if I can.

One last question - is all parts interchangeable between us-made and germany-made 112's? Or does the germany-made use metric nuts etc?

[Constabulary]

I have a 111G156 and 212G141 and they all take the same parts as the 111w. I haven't noticed any differences.

But you never know what previous owners (plural) did with the machines

Edited October 27, 2020 by Constabulary

[Wizcrafts]

Please be aware that the 211g140/141 (w/rev) are needle feed flat foot machines, while the 111w153 and 155 are compound feed walking foot machines.

[vonL]

On 10/27/2020 at 2:44 PM, Wizcrafts said:

Please be aware that the 211g140/141 (w/rev) are needle feed flat foot machines, while the 111w153 and 155 are compound feed walking foot machines.

Is it needle feed only, or does it also have feed dogs underneath the foot? 

[Constabulary]

its a needle feed + drop feed machine so yes, it has a feed dog.

Edited October 31, 2020 by Constabulary