tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7714166932152347946.post4156321052121261198..comments2024-03-23T10:38:50.327-07:00Comments on Sew Old - Sew New: The Greist Decorative Zigzaggeryarndivahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10132680063667909853noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7714166932152347946.post-76186338991980205522019-09-11T08:18:06.749-07:002019-09-11T08:18:06.749-07:00I have one I might be willing to part with, new in...I have one I might be willing to part with, new in boxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08229212757232847935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7714166932152347946.post-13399880380102718832019-04-09T19:12:25.463-07:002019-04-09T19:12:25.463-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09852920553345521545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7714166932152347946.post-81879997881392721752019-04-09T19:10:55.238-07:002019-04-09T19:10:55.238-07:00My neighbour brought this 'thing' she foun...My neighbour brought this 'thing' she found because it looked like it went on a sewing machine. I sew, she doesn't. I looked all over for something that looks like it and here it is, sort of! Only instead of a zig zag, it has something that looks like 4 little lines going down, a semi-circle (open on the bottom)with 4 little lines going down on top, then 4 little lines going down and another semi circle for 4 semi circles and lines. There are numbers 4 to 1 starting at the back. What is this thing and what does it do??? I'd love to use it, but don't have an idea what to do. Any clues? ThanksBetsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09852920553345521545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7714166932152347946.post-21412699613241922092018-02-08T10:19:29.423-08:002018-02-08T10:19:29.423-08:00Glad it worked out, exactly why I write these post...Glad it worked out, exactly why I write these posts. yarndivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10132680063667909853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7714166932152347946.post-67117213645921716782018-01-25T19:00:40.141-08:002018-01-25T19:00:40.141-08:00First let me say thank you to both Yarndiva and Da...First let me say thank you to both Yarndiva and Dan Hopgood for the instruction manual... You have NO idea how long I have been looking for this!.. <br />So.. here is the funny part about this... I posted the comment searching for the manual back in September of last year.. and for some reason when I would go and check to see if there was any reply - my computer must somehow have been taking me to the same (old?!?) page and no and replies were registered... I wasn't very hopeful as the most recent comment before mine was 2014 - so I though it was an old thread.<br />Now fast-forward to 1 week ago... Edie, a good friend of mine who lives 525 km from me recently acquired a Singer 201K-3 and we have been emailing about our "gems". She has a Singer Decorative foot.. and I emailed her about my story of the Greist manual search..<br />I come home from work today.. and she has emailed your blog.. and I recognize the site... and WOW!!!!! there are 2 replies!!!!!<br />So thanks again to you all! The world truly is "small"!!! Amazing!<br />with many thanks!<br />Mary GMary Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13268912314026363332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7714166932152347946.post-8644442711539392142017-09-24T05:49:56.703-07:002017-09-24T05:49:56.703-07:00Many thanks - for both your permission and your bl...Many thanks - for both your permission and your blog. <br />Dan H Dan Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13476683090028107077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7714166932152347946.post-9972959478693076142017-09-23T07:50:12.900-07:002017-09-23T07:50:12.900-07:00No and thank you very much for making it available...No and thank you very much for making it available.yarndivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10132680063667909853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7714166932152347946.post-40115895230535061832017-09-22T08:44:09.936-07:002017-09-22T08:44:09.936-07:00Yarndiva,
I've just found and linked to your r...Yarndiva,<br />I've just found and linked to your review on my blog https://danhopgood.wordpress.com/2017/09/22/greist-decorative-zigzag-attachment/<br /><br />I put a link to download the instructions from ones I scanned. Hope you don't mind.<br />Dan HDan Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13476683090028107077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7714166932152347946.post-46287063446877933772017-09-20T08:29:58.130-07:002017-09-20T08:29:58.130-07:00Sorry I just saw this note-yes I will make a copy ...Sorry I just saw this note-yes I will make a copy for you. Send me your email address so I can then get your mailing address. I saw a pdf file on eBay if you don't want to wait. yarndiva@aol.comyarndivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10132680063667909853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7714166932152347946.post-35672163595561214602017-09-13T08:13:44.595-07:002017-09-13T08:13:44.595-07:00Hello, I am happy to have found this link and am h...Hello, I am happy to have found this link and am hoping for any info... <br />I just found a Greist Decorative ZigZagger but it did not come with any instructions. Also the small snap is gone. I have found a snap that stays on and may just hold the template in place. Would it be possible to get a copy of the instructions?<br />Thanks,<br />Mary Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13268912314026363332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7714166932152347946.post-91879295390888334932014-11-30T15:52:33.201-08:002014-11-30T15:52:33.201-08:00Did you find one, because I have one to sell. I f...Did you find one, because I have one to sell. I found it in my mom's sewing kit in the original box with the instructions and accessories. It looks like it may not have ever been used. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03116500371954366365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7714166932152347946.post-87404599412672638672014-08-17T11:06:04.699-07:002014-08-17T11:06:04.699-07:00It is hard to say from here. I have had tight sti...It is hard to say from here. I have had tight stitching with one of my machines but never broken thread. Decribe what your machine is, what thread and fabric you are using. For example, thread that is in too small a needle may shred with the strain from the motion. Does it work for a few stitches then break or after a 3-4"? What does the bottom stitching look like?yarndivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10132680063667909853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7714166932152347946.post-46417729236554309292014-08-14T16:16:39.709-07:002014-08-14T16:16:39.709-07:00The thread keeps breaking when I am stitching. Wha...The thread keeps breaking when I am stitching. What is the problem?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14437766055820643851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7714166932152347946.post-50358641300070397522014-02-08T21:05:37.192-08:002014-02-08T21:05:37.192-08:00Good luck with your machine. I do think a zig zag...Good luck with your machine. I do think a zig zag machine does a better job of zig zagging but every sewing space needs a solid strait stitch machine. They just do a great job of very light fabric work and heavy work. Good luck also with resisting vintage machines, That has not gone well for me, obviously.yarndivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10132680063667909853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7714166932152347946.post-19709996310283687342014-02-08T20:14:23.904-08:002014-02-08T20:14:23.904-08:00Hi!
I just found your blog and Im so excited! I ju...Hi!<br />I just found your blog and Im so excited! I just bought my first vintage machine.It was love at first sight it came with a slew of attachments and a case! this zigzager was one of them .I just couldnt figure out what it was for ! <br />I was already on the prowl for a zig zag machine when I ggogled it.maybe ill hold off on getting another machine for now ( easier said than done lol ) thanks for sharing for the rest of us im glad I know what its for and because of you how to use it ! thank you !Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10145251814052970709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7714166932152347946.post-42089094067823541222012-11-24T18:00:21.407-08:002012-11-24T18:00:21.407-08:00I will try oil, but width seems to be determined b...I will try oil, but width seems to be determined by the size of the opening the needle goes through. I do find oiling the buttonholer makes it work better especially in the dry climate of Nevada.yarndivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10132680063667909853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7714166932152347946.post-32337476223153990812012-11-24T16:07:12.063-08:002012-11-24T16:07:12.063-08:00The width might swing more if you oil it.The width might swing more if you oil it.copperheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18037011110543753301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7714166932152347946.post-50056419935219735382011-11-05T13:13:32.566-07:002011-11-05T13:13:32.566-07:00Found this by googling. Its a great help, thanks. ...Found this by googling. Its a great help, thanks. I'm putting you in my favorites!Houseblessingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12024503911643990432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7714166932152347946.post-36393712931197638112011-06-12T15:39:48.669-07:002011-06-12T15:39:48.669-07:00Try Ebay, they are not expensive and if I see one ...Try Ebay, they are not expensive and if I see one again I'll send it your way.yarndivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10132680063667909853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7714166932152347946.post-535418865842257502011-06-12T14:21:34.605-07:002011-06-12T14:21:34.605-07:00I would love to find one of these. All of my stra...I would love to find one of these. All of my straight stitch machines are low shank (5 sew far). I've never come across one in my thrift shop hunts.Cheryl's Teapots2Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01005480747596617459noreply@blogger.com