Standard Rotary Sewing Machine Slim Pillar chainstitch capable

Here is a link to the video of me sewing for the first time, with my Standard Treadle sewing machine

The Standard Rotary sewing machine was has some unusual capabilities, that most modern sewing fans are unaware of, namely that besides being a rotary lockstitch sewing machine, some machines actually came with a chainstitch "spider" bobbin insert, which converted this lockstitch machine, into a chainstitch sewing machine, which was especially handy for basting, as well as sewing any temporary stitches, especially for things like "growth tucks" sewn in children's clothing, so that as the child grew taller, the stitches holding the "growth tuck" could be removed, making the pants or dress, inches longer!

There are apparently a "slim pillar" Standard Rotary, and a "stout pillar" Standard Rotary, each having their own special types of bobbins, and those that did have the chainstitch spider, had to have the chainstitch spider unique to them, they are not all alike. In the early 2000's, the Needlebar.org website collected information from their members, about their various machines, trying to determine which machines had what capabilities at what time, especially about the chainstitch spider mechanisms. Here is a link to the needlebar page with the survey results.

http://needlebar.org/main/survresults/standard1/index.html


My Standard slim pillar does look like this R model, but I haven't had time to really examine mine thoroughly, yet, so here is a link to the photo that makes me think mine is this model, too-

http://needlebar.org/cm/displayimage.php?album=261&pid=4328#top_display_media

Standard Rotary slim pillar sewing machine, the chainstitch bobbin spider, and a spare bobbin case, are in the drawer to the left, bobbins pivot out from front of table, other accessories and feet are on top of the table for easy viewing

Standard Rotary Slim Pillar Sewing Machine Chainstitch Spider back view

Standard Rotary Slim Pillar Sewing Machine Chainstitch Spider front view

Standard Rotary Slim Pillar Sewing Machine Chainstitch Spider top view

My Standard Rotary treadle sewing machine is the slim pillar model, and has the solid post bobbin spider, the stout pillar models, apparently take a hollow post bobbin spider. In order to insert the chainstitch spider, you must pinch a lever, that has a very strong spring, and I believe you have to hold the top bar above the bobbin hook, to insert it, as well, just like you have to, in order to install the regular bobbin case. I have not yet found a manual to print out for my Standard machine, so I am not sure how to properly install the chainstitch bobbin spider, but once I learn how, I will try to remember to take photos, sew stitch samples, and add them to this blog. I JUST FOUND A MANUAL for my Standard Rotary! Here is the link to print it out-

https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B2P32GNTAgLrQ256T0FTVV9QcVU/edit

Apparently, Osann bought Standard, in 1929, and then Singer bought out the Osann company, in the 1930's, according to  The Encyclopedia of Antique Sewing Machines, 3rd Edition. 

http://www.sewmuse.co.uk/standard%20sewing%20machine.htm



https://photos.app.goo.gl/2ac6toPmUmr5Ui4Z7

My machine is serial #541110, located on the stitch length lever on the machine bed. My serial # is much lower in number than the Needlebar survey indicated were chainstitch capable, though they later updated the site, to say that McKenna Linn had found one with a lower serial number like mine, on the page with the survey of Standard sewing machine owners.



Here is a link to another page in Needlebar.org, with photos of various Standard sewing machines and their various parts and capabilities.
http://needlebar.org/cm/thumbnails.php?album=261