skydived19006 4 #1 February 25, 2013 Anyone have experience with a Singer 457 zigzag machine? I've seen a couple advertised, and need something that I can do zig zag with. MartinExperience is what you get when you thought you were going to get something else. AC DZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #2 February 25, 2013 It might be ok for lines and VERY light work, but I doubt it would be any good for cordura or multiple layers of really anything."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydived19006 4 #3 February 25, 2013 My mistake, the 457 is a residential machine. The 457G1 is a commercial. I'm looking at the commercial/industrial.Experience is what you get when you thought you were going to get something else. AC DZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrigger1 2 #4 February 25, 2013 Quote Anyone have experience with a Singer 457 zigzag machine? I've seen a couple advertised, and need something that I can do zig zag with. Martin, The 457 machines were designed for lingerie and other lightweight products. It has a rotary take-up instead of the arm type which is a limiting factor with regards to heavier materials. It does come in both a 304 and 308 stitch pattern which is changed by a simple cam BTW. I do have a new stock 308 cam at the shop if you or anyone else needs one. Overall they work for general purpose needs in the loft, but I would rather have a Singer 143W over the 457. Hope this helps, MELSkyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrigger1 2 #5 February 25, 2013 Quote My mistake, the 457 is a residential machine. The 457G1 is a commercial. I'm looking at the commercial/industrial. Correct! There are two different makes of Singer machines with the 457 numbers. The household version and the industrial version. Just to be clear I still was speaking of the industrial version. The industrial versions came from about five different plants. Here are three examples them: 457G from Germany 457W from West Germany 457U from the UK MELSkyworks Parachute Service, LLC www.Skyworksparachuteservice.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydived19006 4 #6 February 25, 2013 QuoteQuote My mistake, the 457 is a residential machine. The 457G1 is a commercial. I'm looking at the commercial/industrial. Correct! There are two different makes of Singer machines with the 457 numbers. The household version and the industrial version. Just to be clear I still was speaking of the industrial version. The industrial versions came from about five different plants. Here are three examples them: 457G from Germany 457W from West Germany 457U from the UK MEL Cool, thanks MarkExperience is what you get when you thought you were going to get something else. AC DZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydived19006 4 #7 February 25, 2013 Now just to find one.Experience is what you get when you thought you were going to get something else. AC DZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #8 February 26, 2013 Singer does have the 20U line of machines as well. If you aren't dead set on a Singer, other options are Pfaff 138 and 238 or Bernina/Chandler 217. I have a 20U33 and just picked up a Pfaff 138 that looks like a great machine. Suspect the 20U will soon be up for sale. 50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theonlyski 8 #9 February 26, 2013 QuoteNow just to find one. I found my 143w2 on Craigslist. A couple hours drive away and I came home with it."I may be a dirty pirate hooker...but I'm not about to go stand on the corner." iluvtofly DPH -7, TDS 578, Muff 5153, SCR 14890 I'm an asshole, and I approve this message Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydived19006 4 #10 February 26, 2013 Quote Singer does have the 20U line of machines as well. If you aren't dead set on a Singer, other options are Pfaff 138 and 238 or Bernina/Chandler 217. I have a 20U33 and just picked up a Pfaff 138 that looks like a great machine. Suspect the 20U will soon be up for sale. I like the Bernina/Chandler 217. With the decorative stitch hardware and the right cam, it'll do a 308 stitch pattern.Experience is what you get when you thought you were going to get something else. AC DZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koppel 5 #11 February 26, 2013 The loft I have been in for the last 7 years has a 457 which is the backbone of the operation. A solid and reliable machine that has served us well. Same as the one below... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Singer-457-Industrial-Sewing-Machine-IDS0633-/320974448975I like my canopy... ...it lets me down. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydived19006 4 #12 February 26, 2013 Miami Sewing seems like it may be the Mecca of sewing machines. Literally thousands of used and new machines. http://www.miamisewing.com/specials/single,doubleneedle&zigzag.htm I was somewhat surprised that a search in this forum for "miami sewing" didn't return any results.Experience is what you get when you thought you were going to get something else. AC DZ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
