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Singer Model 71-48 Sewing Machine

Singer Model 71-48 Sewing Machine
Singer Model 71-48 Sewing Machine

Designed for making whip stitch top-corded buttonholes from 3/8" to 3/4" long in linen and cotton fabrics, knit goods, etc. Makes a square bar at first end and taper bar at finishing end, lays a cord on the top side under the overseaming stitches; automatically cuts the needle and bobbin threads, cord and hole after stitching. For making buttonholes in sweater work and other elastic material. Device which enables operator to stitch buttonholes once or twice over as desired. Buttonholes 1 1/4" long can also be made on this machine by using alternative parts. Max. speed 1600 s.p.m.

Model 71-48
Dates —
Usage Industrial
Description Designed for making whip stitch top-corded buttonholes from 3/8" to 3/4" long in linen and cotton fabrics, knit goods, etc. Makes a square bar at first end and taper bar at finishing end, lays a cord on the top side under the overseaming stitches; automatically cuts the needle and bobbin threads, cord and hole after stitching. For making buttonholes in sweater work and other elastic material. Device which enables operator to stitch buttonholes once or twice over as desired. Buttonholes 1 1/4" long can also be made on this machine by using alternative parts. Max. speed 1600 s.p.m.
Needle 71x1; 71x5
Source Singer model list classes 1-99

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