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Monday, July 9, 2018

Isn't She Lovely! Sky Blue Singer 338

This machine came along in a different way than most of the others.  I bought it to add a splash of color among my collection of black and beige machines.  Yes, I bought it because it's so PRETTY!


The 338 is a tank of a machine, much like its cousin the 328.  These aren't the sleeky sports cars of the Singer line, but this is your sturdy reliable machine that will do the job with a minimum of fuss.  

FEATURES:

Horizontal oscillating hook with Class 66 drop in bobbin
Three needle positions (you can make 4-step buttonholes)
Takes twin needles
Enclosed bobbin winder
Presser foot pressure adjustment
Easy snap off needle plate - you can use zigzag or straight stitch plates 
Cover plate to bypass feed dogs for darning and embroidery
Unlike the 328, the power cord plugs into the machine (a BIG improvement!)


These are the eight "fashion disc" stitches that originally came with this machine. 
 These are the same cams used on the "Swing Needle" machines like the 306 and 319 - but they are hidden under a cam cover on this machine.  This machine makes a very nice stitch!

And isn't the twin needle stitching pretty, too?



It's a good, solid machine and sews well - and the color is easy on the eyes! 




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10 comments:

  1. catspecJuly 11, 2018 at 5:17 PM

    WOW...great find!! Glad you got this and I hope the discs are fine and the flower attachment works well too! :)

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  2. Khalida SaudDecember 6, 2020 at 9:55 PM

    Hi, What a pleasant surprise to see my vintage blue magic here. i simply love it as I have it from my mother who bought it sometimes in 1968. I have grown up with this machine. I wonder where can I get it manual from.

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    1. MKBDecember 6, 2020 at 10:20 PM

      You can find a free downloadable manual here: https://www.manualslib.com/manual/581528/Singer-338.html

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  3. mimaFebruary 28, 2021 at 11:52 AM

    I was given a lovely 338 but cant seem to make the fashions discs work. I set the stitch control from 1 - 4 taking it off "0" but all ZI can get is a zig-zag stitch.
    What am I doing wrong ?

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    1. MKBFebruary 28, 2021 at 1:18 PM

      There is probably something that is seized up, like the cam follower. It's usually a matter of getting in there and watching to see what isn't moving that should be moving - then oiling it, nudging it, and even maybe applying some heat with a hair dryer until you can get it freed up.

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  4. mimaFebruary 28, 2021 at 12:13 PM

    I have been given a blue singer 338 and am having trouble in using the fashion discs.
    I have tried the stitch width from 1 -4 taking it off "0" and tried different stitch lengths but nothing works.
    What am I doing wrong ?

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  5. mimaMarch 5, 2021 at 1:36 PM

    I oiled the life out of it and the cam follower seems to move around the cam properly.
    I wonder if the cam isn't set far enough down onto the spindle...could that be a fsctor ?
    Thanks for tour help

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    1. MKBMarch 5, 2021 at 5:53 PM

      Yes, I've had an issue with another machine where the cams weren't seating properly and once I resolved that it stitched perfectly.

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  6. mimaMarch 6, 2021 at 11:52 AM

    How did you resolve the issue of cams not seating properly ?

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  7. UnknownJuly 18, 2021 at 5:29 PM

    Hey how much is a 1964 turquoise singer sewing machine in cabinet with original instructions and a few bobbins and attachments worth?

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