Original Singer Split Toe Gathering Foot (Shirring Foot) - Part #161659 | Low Shank | Fits Singer 15, 66, 99, 201, 221, 222, 306, 319 & More
Original Singer Split Toe Gathering Foot (Shirring Foot) - Part #161659 | Low Shank | Fits Singer 15, 66, 99, 201, 221, 222, 306, 319 & More is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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838 S. Tamiami Trail
Osprey, FL 34229
Email: chris@vintagesingerparts.com
Phone: (941) 441-8193
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Description
Description
This is the original Singer split toe gathering foot — Part #161659, also known as a shirring foot. An all-metal, screw-on low shank attachment designed to create soft, even gathers in lightweight fabrics. Vintage genuine SIMANCO, excellent condition.
Dual Capability
- Single layer gathering: Gather a single piece of fabric by sewing across it — stitch length and upper thread tension control the fullness of the gather.
- Simultaneous gather and attach: The split toe features a narrow horizontal slot. Slide a flat piece of fabric into the slot while placing the fabric to be gathered underneath. In a single pass, the machine gathers the bottom layer and attaches it to the flat top layer.
Installation
This is a screw-on foot. Remove your standard presser foot and its holder/ankle entirely to mount this directly onto the presser bar.
Best Results
- Fabric: Best suited for lightweight, soft materials — batiste, silk, chiffon, fine cotton
- Fuller gathers: Use a longer stitch length and higher upper thread tension
Compatibility
Low shank, vertical needle. Fits most classic Singer straight-stitch and zigzag models:
- Singer Featherweight 221
- Singer Featherweight 222
- Singer 15
- Singer 66
- Singer 99
- Singer 127
- Singer 128
- Singer 185
- Singer 192
- Singer 201
- Singer 206
- Singer 306
- Singer 319
- Singer 327
- Singer 328
- Singer 329
- Singer 337
- Singer 338
- Singer 347
- Singer 348
Note: Also fits most standard low shank machines from other brands such as Brother and Janome.
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