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Singer Model 55-3 Sewing Machine

Singer Model 55-3 Sewing Machine
Singer Model 55-3 Sewing Machine

Stitch length 1/4" to 1/2", drop feed. Speed 1800 (2500 in later manuals). Single and double chain stitch; an extra looper and throat plate included in the regular equipment for also making two-thread chain stitch. Speed 2500 stitches per minute. For stitching bags made of burlap, light and medium weight canvas and similar fabrics with twine or very coarse thread. Oscillating looper. (02/52)

Model 55-3
Dates —
Usage Industrial
Description Stitch length 1/4" to 1/2", drop feed. Speed 1800 (2500 in later manuals). Single and double chain stitch; an extra looper and throat plate included in the regular equipment for also making two-thread chain stitch. Speed 2500 stitches per minute. For stitching bags made of burlap, light and medium weight canvas and similar fabrics with twine or very coarse thread. Oscillating looper. (02/52)
Needle 55x3 (4301)
Source Singer model list classes 1-99

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