tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612185807208471715.post1616450432663884709..comments2024-03-20T19:58:15.408-07:00Comments on galstudio: Singer Fashion Mate 257 Free Manualgalstudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01306198483251898173noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612185807208471715.post-40225957018478259352021-05-02T13:58:23.679-07:002021-05-02T13:58:23.679-07:00Help I took my 257 apart and have left over pieces...Help I took my 257 apart and have left over pieces.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15637346832321556948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612185807208471715.post-60763723471090443162020-12-09T19:59:44.466-08:002020-12-09T19:59:44.466-08:00The link has changed. it is now:
https://www.singe...The link has changed. it is now:<br />https://www.singer.com/en-ca/search/support?title=257<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01888045700219143596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612185807208471715.post-18221001627603176392020-03-25T20:38:46.706-07:002020-03-25T20:38:46.706-07:003/24/2020
Is the Singer Fashion Mate Manual downlo...3/24/2020<br />Is the Singer Fashion Mate Manual download still available? Won't load for me.<br />I received this machine today, works well but no instruction manual. Thanks! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612185807208471715.post-64922392228255278882020-02-05T19:33:46.172-08:002020-02-05T19:33:46.172-08:00I sure hope that you come back and read this post....I sure hope that you come back and read this post. I have a love affair with a 257. I found one to buy that works and makes beautiful straight stitches, but it only came with the general presser foot. I got my first one 42 years ago. Anyway, I wanted a 257 and found one for $65. I bought it, came home and sewed for two days! I too wanted to do free motion quilting & I have the original manual. Then, I discovered that there is no raising plate for the machine. I have even looked online through bulk 257 parts to no avail. I want to free motion quilt on this machine so bad that I can taste it! "Help me Obi Wan, you're my only hope!" ;D Any suggestions?The Prodigal Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01045665948119714674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612185807208471715.post-43304913145001116152019-12-22T20:21:43.254-08:002019-12-22T20:21:43.254-08:00Inglés
someone can pass me the fashion mate 257 m...Inglés<br /><br />someone can pass me the fashion mate 257 manual by email, my email is matrixmen@hotmail.com I will thank you from now Carlos hernandez pcarlitoswayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18070605590493398848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612185807208471715.post-76855346351365973482019-12-19T21:34:19.137-08:002019-12-19T21:34:19.137-08:00I finally took this old machine out and going try ...I finally took this old machine out and going try and make a quilt this machine was given to me from a great friend in 2004 so 15 years ago already oiled up everything I’m just hoping it will do what I need it for cause I have no clue what I’m doing lol Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15200278314916170789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612185807208471715.post-1375531990060442512019-09-21T19:52:10.291-07:002019-09-21T19:52:10.291-07:00the link seems to be dead, find the manual here
ht...the link seems to be dead, find the manual here<br />https://web.archive.org/web/20170914122953/http://www.singerco.com/uploads/download/1315_257.pdfAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612185807208471715.post-81239061623531816202018-05-22T12:01:34.158-07:002018-05-22T12:01:34.158-07:00No it's not a screw. It's the dial has to ...No it's not a screw. It's the dial has to be set to 'darn'. You also need to raise the plate with an additional metal attachment. look to page 33 in manual for illustration and explanation.galstudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01306198483251898173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612185807208471715.post-4439984771463998242018-05-22T11:57:22.956-07:002018-05-22T11:57:22.956-07:00The manual sometimes takes long to download, pleas...The manual sometimes takes long to download, please wait for it. I tested the link and it is working. It's worth the wait. galstudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01306198483251898173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612185807208471715.post-26837993132739811542018-05-22T11:53:04.240-07:002018-05-22T11:53:04.240-07:00Great! Flat needle to use with this machineGreat! Flat needle to use with this machinegalstudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01306198483251898173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612185807208471715.post-82240875127734127332018-05-16T05:18:25.087-07:002018-05-16T05:18:25.087-07:00Thanks for the manual! I just bought this machine ...Thanks for the manual! I just bought this machine on eBay an the manual that came with was in german.<br /><br />What kind of needle should I use? Flat back or round?<br /><br />Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11246966035368012845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612185807208471715.post-41370969705752785022018-05-03T08:35:15.846-07:002018-05-03T08:35:15.846-07:00The manual won't load for me. Two questions. H...The manual won't load for me. Two questions. How do you thread it the correct way...I think I am doing it wrong...and The thread keeps bunching up on the bottom...do you know why?? Thanks so much!<br />Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16776835841642727541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612185807208471715.post-6072189625937920832018-03-05T10:44:03.806-08:002018-03-05T10:44:03.806-08:00Do you mean the screw at top beside the darn dial....Do you mean the screw at top beside the darn dial. I loosened it and lowered presser foot and moved dial to darn but feet did not drop.Willowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07434928252539599704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612185807208471715.post-42008228781062479112018-03-05T10:22:57.117-08:002018-03-05T10:22:57.117-08:00Do you mean the screw at top beside the darn dial....Do you mean the screw at top beside the darn dial. I loosened it and lowered presser foot and moved dial to darn but feet did not drop.Willowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07434928252539599704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612185807208471715.post-13604608681407364842018-03-05T08:11:02.862-08:002018-03-05T08:11:02.862-08:00The foot pressure dial is located on top of the ma...The foot pressure dial is located on top of the machine far left. For free motion lower press foot and then turn dial to DARN. Thank for your interest.galstudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01306198483251898173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612185807208471715.post-89741063313760063512018-03-05T07:26:40.616-08:002018-03-05T07:26:40.616-08:00I want to try free motion quilting but can not fin...I want to try free motion quilting but can not find a way to lower the feed dog on my fashion mate 257. Do you have a suggestion?Willowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07434928252539599704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612185807208471715.post-74653002753904032242017-12-18T14:04:08.084-08:002017-12-18T14:04:08.084-08:00Thanks for sharing, always nice to hear stories li...Thanks for sharing, always nice to hear stories like this.galstudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01306198483251898173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612185807208471715.post-4050297512563870362017-12-18T14:03:31.822-08:002017-12-18T14:03:31.822-08:00Any Singer dealer can help you. Any Singer dealer can help you. galstudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01306198483251898173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612185807208471715.post-8165307900804915192017-12-18T14:02:47.641-08:002017-12-18T14:02:47.641-08:00Please check the manual to find out the piece you ...Please check the manual to find out the piece you are missing.galstudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01306198483251898173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612185807208471715.post-41810742292051656402017-12-17T12:44:45.973-08:002017-12-17T12:44:45.973-08:00I've been a seamstress since 12yrs and over th...I've been a seamstress since 12yrs and over the years have acquired several machines. Some were froze up, needed parts or just a good cleaning and a tweaking and have always worked on them myself. It never ceases to amaze me at how just a minor difference can change how a machine threads or if it requires oil or grease or both! I've had as many as 5 at one time. I've narrowed it to 3. My oldest at present is a Sewmor from early 1950's, a simple straight stitch I've named "Old Faithful"! Old Faithful has sewn many quilts, clothes coats, curtains...........heavy duty stuff! She is the Japanese version of a singer. All the old singer parts actually fit it. I found Old Faithful at an estate auction for $8. <br />Another I have is the Singer Touch and Sew in a cabinet. It was given to me by a friend. Didn't work when I got it, but it does now! The other my sister brought to me. Another free-bee! YAY! It's a Brother early 60's model. It was another one that didn't work and was pretty dirty. It works now and sews beautifully! <br />My daughter called me from a yardsale one day and asked if a particular machine would be worth $20. I asked her if it had everything and does the motor work. It did......so she got it! It's the Singer Fashion Mate 257 and that's what brought me here! lol I have the job of cleaning, oiling and tweaking it! I think she plans on giving it to one of her daughters'! <br />After I get the 257 taken care of, have to finish my sister's machine. Hers is a Singer Dress Maker that needs a timing adjustment. <br />I was actually surprised you'd come back to read the newest comments! <br />Happy Sewing! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17595657238434207459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612185807208471715.post-87030232946901713412017-11-19T15:04:17.112-08:002017-11-19T15:04:17.112-08:00Can anyone help me by telling me what kind of ligh...Can anyone help me by telling me what kind of light bulb the signer fashion mate 257 requires? I acquired one with out a light bulb. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05870331798959886782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612185807208471715.post-9266543475730318242017-10-02T18:22:59.210-07:002017-10-02T18:22:59.210-07:00Very interesting blog. Just got a hand me down ma...Very interesting blog. Just got a hand me down machine. It seems to be missing the thread spool holder. Please advise?<br />CarolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612185807208471715.post-40365633236989302232017-09-22T21:42:31.562-07:002017-09-22T21:42:31.562-07:00I just read your post on the Singer Fashion Mate 2...I just read your post on the Singer Fashion Mate 257. I inherited it today when my Mother-In-Law passed away. I downloaded the manual, and I plan to have the machine cleaned, oiled and checked by a professional tomorrow. Thank you for making this information available.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17954017467049384692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612185807208471715.post-28184903280920510982017-08-03T23:51:06.996-07:002017-08-03T23:51:06.996-07:00Amazing blog.Very nice and helpful information has...Amazing blog.Very nice and helpful information has been given in this post.Thanks for sharing this.<br /><a href="http://quilterschoices.com/" rel="nofollow">quilting machines for home use</a><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1612185807208471715.post-21091292820595422612017-02-12T05:13:23.981-08:002017-02-12T05:13:23.981-08:00I am so thankful that I found your blogs! My Singe...I am so thankful that I found your blogs! My Singer 257 was a present from my dad when I was in high school. I used for years, gave to a friend and got it back a year ago. I don't remember ever having a manual.<br />The other day I cleaned it and oiled it. I always had a problem with stitches and tension. After following your instructions and trying them out, my stitches came out perfectly! I am so excited!<br />Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experiences!!!Irena Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05631130247397244734noreply@blogger.com