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Most older style machines used the "V" belt system (Fig. 1). Traction is obtained by friction of the sides of the belt against the inside "V" portion of the pulley. It is not necessary for the belt to bottom-out in the pulley system.
















Many newer machines use the positive traction system (Fig. 2).
Note: The belt and pulleys have corresponding teeth which mesh together for positive traction.
This system requires a dedicated belt for your particular model. This system is NOT interchangeable with the "V" belt system.








STRETCH BELTS: Stretch belts are the best choice in the "V" belt system. The assorted package helps eliminates choosing the incorrect size. They are a better fit than the original, require little or no technical adjustment and because they are self adjusting they put less strain on the motor with better traction.

LUG BELTS: In most cases, these belts are ORANGE in color with cogs on the inside "V" portion of the belt with nylon fibers running through the belt to keep the belt from stretching. This belt requires a more accurate measurement for a proper fit. Motors are adjustable up and down (see Fig.4). In some cases this belt will have cogs on the outside as well as on the inside, this is not a primary concern. Orange lug belts may be marked with a number such as 1314 meaning an outside diameter of 13 1/4" however these measurements are not accurate and cannot be used to determine the length of your belt. This number can be used as a reference only and not the actual belt size. For a more accurate replacement size use the E-Z measuring system (see Fig. 3)

SOLID BELTS: This belt is solid in the "V" portion usually without the cogs, although there are some exceptions (#196388). It also has nylon fibers running through it. This belt was used on many older Singers and is of the original design. In some cases you may be able to read the original 6 digit numbers on your belt. Caution, however it is still recommended that you use the E-Z measuring system to confirm the size you need. We have found that the old 6 digit numbers are not always compatible with the new 6 digit numbers.


E-Z MEASURING SYSTEM: To help in determining the correct replacement for a "V" motor belt we recommend using the E-Z measuring system.
Remove your present belt from the machine, place one end of the belt over the end of a firm ruler, pull the other end taught along the outer edge of the ruler. The leading end of the belt will be the E-Z measurement (Example: above belt measures 6 5/8") see Fig. 3. The measurement of reference should be in 1/8's of an inch. If you do not have the original belt presently on your machine use a non-stretchable cord (electrical cord) to simulate a belt on your machine to perform this measurement.


TO REGULATE BELT TENSION on the MOTOR: The motor bracket (A) has a long slot approximately 1", this allows the motor to be adjusted up and down. Some motors will also allow the bracket to be adjusted front to back.
Place the motor bracket (A) on the boss (B) on the sewing machine, aligning the two vertical slots of (A and B). Then insert the motor mounting screw / washer (C) and after shifting the motor upward as far as it will go, gently tighten the screw. Slip the belt into the "V" groove in the hand wheel and then into the groove of the motor pulley.
To adjust the belt tension loosen the attaching screw slightly. The motor can now be shifted up or down to allow for a proper fit. NOTE: The belt must not be set to tight, allow for approximately 3/6" (5mm) slack in the belt. Firmly tighten the screw (C) making sure the two vertical slots of (A and B) are properly aligned.
Test the system for proper adjustment if too tight or to loose readjust. If you find you can not obtain a proper adjustment then you have most likely chosen the incorrect belt.


In choosing a replacement belt I highly recommend the stretch belts. The stretch belts will offer a better fit.

If you are not comfortable replacing or adjusting your motor belt we recommend you take your machine to your nearest certified sewing machine technician.
   
TB200belt.gif Stretch Belt #TB-200 (PD)(820-10)(E-Z 4 5/8"to 5 1/8") 10"
$4.95
Rubber belt, will stretch approximately 10" to 12"
(inside circumference of belt)
A better fit than original, requires little or no technical adjustment
Less strain on motor with better traction.
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TB100belt.gif Stretch Belt #TB-100 (PD)(820)(E-Z 6"to 7") 13"
$5.95
Most common size
Rubber belt, will stretch approximately 12" to 15"
(inside circumference of belt)
A better fit than original, requires little or no technical adjustment
Less strain on motor with better traction.
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TB300belt.gif Stretch Belt #TB-300 (PD)(820-15)(E-Z 7"to 8") 15"
$6.95
Rubber belt, will stretch approximately 15" to 18"
(inside circumference of belt)
A better fit than original, requires little or no technical adjustment
Less strain on motor with better traction.
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3belts.gif Stretch Belts Assorted Size
$15.95
One of each size 10", 13", 15"
A better fit than original, requires little or no technical adjustment
Less strain on motor with better traction.
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orangelugbelt2.gif Motor Belt "V" Lug Type (orange)
$9.95
"V" motor belts lug type, cost $9.95 each
Special note: Before you select a "V" belt click on Motor Belt Replacement
Belts are measured to approximate size.
On the shopping cart instructions please indicate the "E-Z #" you are ordering, also the make and model number.
WE CANNOT PROCESS YOUR ORDER WITHOUT THE E-Z NUMBER. Please give us the E-Z number on the shopping cart instructions.
E-Z 3 5/8" (8)(MB-200)(12463600), SHORT, Brother: VX520, VX540, VX560, VX620, VX640, VX660, VX760
E-Z 4 1/4" (914)(Brother XL703)
E-Z 4 1/2" (978)
E-Z 4 3/4" (1014)
E-Z 4 7/8" (MB-270)(24804 Kenmore)
E-Z 5 1/8" (1100)
E-Z 5 1/4" (1112)
E-Z 5 3/8" (5876) Short, lugged on both sides. Fits White Models: 988, 999, 1088, 1099, 1111, 1122
E-Z 5 5/8" (1200)
E-Z 5 7/8" (1258)(196389)
E-Z 6 1/8" (1300)
E-Z 6 3/8" (1312)(1338)(196388)model 237
E-Z 6 1/2" (1400)(1418)*412721 fits all 14U series sergers (60020)(360mm)
E-Z 6 5/8" (1414)(6X360), Fits Singer Models: 15 class, 66 with spoked handwheel.
E-Z 6 3/4" (1438)(1412)
E-Z 6 7/8" (1458)(1434)(196386)
E-Z 7" (1500)(196386) model 457, 466, 476, 477, 478
E-Z 7" Wide (117153001)(MB380)Brother XL711S, 191, 221, 2010, 3KC8838, M461, M471, Galaxie, Festival 461
E-Z 7 1/8" (1514)
E-Z 7 1/8" (5872)Long, lugged on both sides. Fits White Models: 988, 999, 1088, 1099, 1111, 1122
E-Z 7 1/4" to 7 3/8" (1538)(1512)(193077), Fits Singer Models: 66 solid handwheel, 99, 185, 206, 327.
E-Z 8 1/4" (194144)221-lug(1712L)(MB441)(MB440)
E-Z 8 1/4" (194144 N.S.) New Style 221-lug, cream in color
E-Z 9 1/8" / 9 1/4" (1914)(171852)
E-Z 9 3/8" (1934) LARGE, Viking: 2000-6000 series, Brother: VX520, VX540, VX560, VX620, VX640, VX660, VX760, Elna: 110, 120, 130, 140, 150, Elite: 860, Kenmore: 158.542, 158.921, Necchi: 535FA, 537FA, 537L, 575FA, White: 423, 447
E-Z 9 3/4" (2012)
E-Z 9 3/4" / 10" two sided lug (130944001)(177087)(130944-051)(130944001)(130944051)(20 7/8" cir) Brother: 7029, PS1200, VX700, VX707, VX710, VX757, VX760, VX780, VX790, VX800, VX802, VX807, VX808, VX809, VX810, VX847, VX880, VX890, VX900, VX920, VX940, VX950, VX970, VX980, VX1010, VX1020, VX1090, VX1100, VX2810, XL4010, XL4020, XL4030, XL4050, XL4060, XL4040, XL2010, XL2015, XL2021, XL2022, XL2025, XL2030, XL3010, XL3022, XL3025, XL3027, XL3030, XL3100, XL3200, XR29, XR31, XR33, XR34, XR35, XR37, XR40, XR23, VX1100, VX1200, Babylock: BL200, BL702, BL713, BL722, BL1500, BL1550, BL1556, BL2160, BL2400, Riccar: R2050, Simplicity: SL8020, SL8130, SL8220, SL9130, SL9150, SL9240, Singer (177087): 3001, 3002, 3003, 3004, 3005, 3011, 3012, 3013, 3014 (Free Arm), 3015, 4001, 4002, 4005, 4006, 4009, 4011, 4012, 4015, 4016, 4019, 4022, 5522, 5524, 5525, 5528
E-Z 10 1/8" (2114)(177087) Singer 5500 series
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newfeatherweightbelt.jpg Motor Belt "V" Lug Type (black) #196388
$9.95
(E-Z 6 3/8")(1312)(1358)(196388-003)
New style black "V" motor lug belt
Singer original design
Fits Singer models: 237, 239, 240, 241, 242, 247, 247AP, 248, 250, 251, 252, 257, 259, 285, 285J, 288, 293B, 611, 900, 1247, 1263, 1280, 1288, 1802, 1803, 1812, 1852, 1853, 1862, 1872, 1873, 2302, 2303, 2304, 2315, 2330, 2404, 2430, 2440, 2502, 2503, 2504, 2505, 2515, 2517, 2530, 2543, 3100, 3102, 3130, 3140, 3270, 3314, 3317, 3343 & DX17
Special note: For information on Motor Belt Replacement click on this link
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solidVbelt2.gif Motor Belt "V" Solid (black) #193066
$9.95
(E-Z 6 3/8")(1312)
"V" motor belt solid
Singer original design
Fits Singer models: 127, 128, 237, 239, 66-1, 66-4, 15-30, 15-86, 15-87, 15-96 & 15-97
Special note: For information on Motor Belt Replacement click on this link
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solidVbelt2.gif Motor Belt "V" Solid (black) #196386
$9.95
(196386-001)(E-Z 6 7/8" or 7")(1458)(1500)(KM6902)
"V" motor belt solid
Singer original design
Fits Singer models: 185, 185J, 227, 337, 338, 347, 348, 413, 413K, 413K13, 416, 416K, 418, 418K, 457, 477 & 478
Special note: For information on Motor Belt Replacement click on this link
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solidVbelt2.gif Motor Belt "V" Solid (black) #193077
$9.95
(198651)(E-Z 7 3/8")
"V" motor belt solid
Singer original design
Fits Singer models: 15-90, 27, 66-6, 66-8, 66-14, 66-16, 66-18, 66-24, 99-13, 127, 128, 185CL, 192, 192K, 206K, 223, 306, 306K, 306W, 319, 327, 328 & 329
Special note: For information on Motor Belt Replacement click on this link
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solidVbelt2.gif Motor Belt "V" Solid (black) #604136-010
$9.95
(E-Z 6)(604136-009)(604136-002)(604136-001)(MB343)(50013)(28908)(DP33327)(33327)
"V" motor belt solid
Singer original design
Fits Singer models: 258, 277, 360, 362, 6100, 6102, 6104, 6105, 6106, 6110, 6120, 6130, 6136, 6146, 6152, 6156, 6174, 6184, 7100, 7101, 7102, 7104, 7105, 7106, 7108, 7110, 7136, 7174, 8100, 8200, 8220, 8500, 8600, 8774
Kenmore: 1815, 158.13190, 158.13200, 158.13201, 158.13250, 158.13470, 158.13471, 158.14100, 158.14101, 158.14300, 158.17012, 158.17530, 158.17550, 158.18022, 158.1914, 157.17033, 158.19140, 158.19141 & 158.19142
Morse: 4400
Necchi: 523
Riccar: 806, 807, 906E, 2600 & 2600I
Special note: For information on Motor Belt Replacement click on this link
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fw194144.gif 221 Belt #194144
$8.95
Belt for the 221 Featherweight
ALSO see the New Style Featherweight belt #194144N.S. at the bottom of this page.
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newfeatherweightbelt.jpg Singer Featherweight Belt NEW STYLE #194144N.S.(1712)
$12.95
#194144 N.S.(1712)(EZ- 8 1/4) cream in color New Style - softer for less strain on the motor. Lug type, for better traction. Also fits better into the pully.
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Smotorbelt557725.gif Singer Positive Traction Motor Belt
$12.95
(for models not previously listed)
Many newer machines use the positive traction system, the belt and pulleys have corresponding teeth, which mesh together for a positive traction. (not interchangeable with the "V" belt system)
On the shopping cart instructions please list the belt number and your model number so we can ship you the correct belt.
WE CANNOT PROCESS YOUR ORDER WITHOUT THE BELT NUMBER
#557725) (339-S3M fits Singer serger 14CG744, 14CG754, 14SH644, 14SH654, 14SH744, 14SH754
#603975-007 fits Singer 1060E Athena Touch Tronic
#A10011000 (UNITTA50107X025) fits: Singer serger 14T948DS, 14T957DC
#067701 (67701) fits Singer serger 14J334
#603975-001 fits: Singer 353, 354, 498, (Genie, Starlet)
#408459 fits: 935, 1040G, 1411, 1425, 1425U
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G8p.gif Gingher 8" Scissors #G8***
$0.00
***Temporarily Out of Stock*** please reorder when this message has been removed
The most popular dressmaker scissors on the market.
High quality Knife Edge, comes boxed (some boxes may have transparent top) with a protective sheath.
PLEASE NOTE: These scissors (G-8) are intended for right hand use, if you require left hand scissors (G-8L) please indicate on the shopping cart under "ORDERING INSTRUCTIONS".

CAUTION: As in most cutting instruments the point and blades are sharp and should be handled ONLY by adults for cutting fabrics and craft use.
This item is Freight Intensive (F/I), $6.95 is the basic S&H for ALL Freight Intensive (F/I) items
 

   
opermankitp.gif Operator Maintenance Kit
$12.95
*High quality oil in refillable extendable spout. Long neck spout style of oiler #NK2 may vary depending on availability.
*Lubricant for gears
*Lint brush
*Extra fine quality screw driver for tension adjustments
*2 strips of crocus cloth for removing burs on hook, etc.
*6" abrasive cord #52 for removing burs in and around needle plate, etc.
*Oil and lubricant instructions pamphlet for various models
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