Transverse shuttle
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An early sewing machine shuttle mechanism that travels side to side beneath the needle plate, common in machines predating the rotary hook.
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Vibrating shuttle
An early bobbin-holding mechanism that moves back and forth in a straight line to interlock the upper thread loop with a long bobbin's thread.
Antique sewing machine
A sewing machine, typically hand-crank or treadle powered, manufactured in the 19th or early 20th century, often collected and restored for its mechanical craftsmanship.
Shuttle bobbin
A long, torpedo-shaped bobbin used in vibrating and transverse shuttle machines, distinct from the round bobbins used in modern rotary hooks.
Singer 15 class
A widely produced vintage sewing machine platform known for its oscillating hook and full range of licensed and cloned versions manufactured worldwide.
Singer Featherweight
A lightweight, portable straight-stitch-only Singer model, most famously the 221, prized by collectors and quilters for its smooth stitch quality and durability.
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