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Singer Model 81-73 Sewing Machine

Singer Model 81-73 Sewing Machine
Singer Model 81-73 Sewing Machine

High speed; 2 or 3 over-edge chain stitch and trim in advance of the stitching. Automatic oiling. Gathering feed. Bight adjustable 1/8" to 3/16" for knit goods or 1/16" and 3/32" to 5/32" for rayon. For trimming, over-edging and closing seams in light and med. weight knits and rayon. Max speed 4500 RPM for long runs. Singer suggested replacement 246-13.

Model 81-73
Dates (Cancelled 09/54)
Usage Industrial
Description High speed; 2 or 3 over-edge chain stitch and trim in advance of the stitching. Automatic oiling. Gathering feed. Bight adjustable 1/8" to 3/16" for knit goods or 1/16" and 3/32" to 5/32" for rayon. For trimming, over-edging and closing seams in light and med. weight knits and rayon. Max speed 4500 RPM for long runs. Singer suggested replacement 246-13.
Needle 81x1 or 81x13
Source Singer model list classes 1-99

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