{"product_id":"original-singer-split-toe-gathering-foot-shirring-foot-part-161659-low-shank-fits-singer-15-66-99-201-221-222-306-319-more","title":"Original Singer Split Toe Gathering Foot (Shirring Foot) - Part #161659 | Low Shank | Fits Singer 15, 66, 99, 201, 221, 222, 306, 319 \u0026 More","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal Singer split toe gathering foot — Part #161659\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDual Capability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle layer gathering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gather a single piece of fabric by sewing across it — stitch length and upper thread tension control the fullness of the gather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimultaneous gather and attach:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003escrew-on foot\u003c\/strong\u003e. Remove your standard presser foot and its holder\/ankle entirely to mount this directly onto the presser bar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Results\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFabric:\u003c\/strong\u003e Best suited for lightweight, soft materials — batiste, silk, chiffon, fine cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFuller gathers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a longer stitch length and higher upper thread tension\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow shank, vertical needle. Fits most classic Singer straight-stitch and zigzag models:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinger Featherweight 221\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinger Featherweight 222\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinger 15\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinger 66\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinger 99\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinger 127\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinger 128\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinger 185\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinger 192\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinger 201\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinger 206\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinger 306\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinger 319\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinger 327\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinger 328\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinger 329\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinger 337\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinger 338\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinger 347\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinger 348\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Also fits most standard low shank machines from other brands such as Brother and Janome.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CMSS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40039127613538,"sku":"VO537","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/4681\/files\/IMG_9881-Photoroom.jpg?v=1744397891","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagesingerparts.com\/en-nz\/products\/original-singer-split-toe-gathering-foot-shirring-foot-part-161659-low-shank-fits-singer-15-66-99-201-221-222-306-319-more","provider":"Central Michigan Sewing Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}