Two Thread Embroidery Attachment, Singer (Vintage Original)

There are many, many photos above, be sure to click on each one for further detail.

This is a very, very scarce attachment to find indeed and we know this attachment is expensive.  That's because it is quite a collector’s item not just because of how scarce it is to find one, but also because of how difficult it is to find one that is working and functional! This attachment, however, has been tested and sampled to be sure it is a working attachment and comes with original instructions. The original box is included with this attachment.

Be sure to watch the video, under the video tab, on how to use this attachment. 

It is imperative that each upper and lower clamp grip precisely over the thread crossing arms like you see in the photographs above.

The Two-Thread Embroidery Attachment varied in color over the years.  Sometimes they would be chromium and sometimes they would have a Blackside finish.  This particular one has the chromium finish and is complete with an original box, replica instructions, and an original screw for attaching the embroidery attachment to the machine.

You can see in the antique baby garment how a similar effect was accomplished with the thread weaving in and out forming a wave-like effect.

As you can see in all the samples above that you can use the standard thumb screw, however, it does make it easier (the thread is less likely to get caught) if you have the original teeny tiny thumb screw that would have been included originally with the attachment.  It is so tiny that they were not thought to be a thumb screw when tossed into a sewing cabinet drawer.  Who knows how many of them have been tossed over the years.  Be sure to watch the video above to see what the original thumb screw looks like.

The best thread that I have found to work with is Sulky 12wt thread.  It’s a bit thicker than normal thread, but still lightweight enough that the threads actually criss-cross to achieve the decorative effect the Two Thread Embroidery Attachment is so famous for.  However, you will have much enjoyment experimenting with all different thread types and styles.

Practice makes perfect!  Be sure to use a stabilizer with your fabric, just like all machine embroidery work.  After reading through the instructions and working very, very slowly, be sure to start out by practicing with straight lines.  As you gain more confidence, use a traced design and work with curves and points.

Or, simply put this on display in your pretty oak curio cabinet and you will definitely have a conversation piece for your attachment collection -- very strange in appearance, wouldn’t you say?  It kind of looks like a preying mantis.