Original Vintage Singer Quilting Foot with Guide – Slant Needle – Part # 160691

Description

Genuine Singer Quilting Foot with Guide – Part 160691

Original Vintage Part – Authentic Singer slant-needle quilting foot with built-in guide bar from Singer’s mid-20th-century lineup. This OEM part is no longer in production and is highly sought after by collectors, restorers, and quilters who use vintage machines.

Part Number:

• Singer Part 160691

Key Features:

• Slant-needle configuration – Designed specifically for Singer’s early slant-needle models
• Built-in quilting guide bar – Maintains consistent spacing between stitch lines
• Durable metal construction – Typical of Singer’s vintage parts for longevity and precision
• Slant-shank design – Fits Singer’s slant-needle models from the 1950s–1970s era

Compatible Singer Models:

• 301A

Slant-O-Matic Series:

• 401A, 403A, 404

Rocketeer Series:

• 500A, 503A

Touch-N-Sew Series (600 Series):

• 600, 603

What It’s Used For:

This quilting foot is primarily used for straight-line quilting on sewing machines, helping sewers create parallel rows of stitches through multiple layers of fabric (quilt top, batting, and backing). The built-in guide acts as a ruler or spacer, allowing you to set it to common quilting distances like 1/4″ or 1/2″ between lines.

Primary Applications:

• Quilting layers together – Ideal for “stitch-in-the-ditch” or grid quilting
• Piecing quilt blocks – Assists in sewing precise 1/4″ seams, a standard in patchwork quilting
• Topstitching and straight stitching – Useful for binding edges or adding decorative straight lines

How to Use:

1. Attach the foot to your compatible Singer machine by snapping or screwing it onto the shank
2. Adjust the guide bar to your desired spacing (align it with a previous stitch line)
3. Set your machine to a straight stitch (length 2.5–4.0 mm for quilting)
4. Feed the fabric under the foot, using the guide to keep lines even—no marking required for basic grids

Why Choose This Original Part:

• Authentic Singer OEM part – Original equipment, not a reproduction
• Rare and hard to find – No longer in production, increasingly scarce
• Perfect for restoration – Ideal for collectors and restorers seeking authentic parts
• Professional results – Built-in guide ensures even spacing without marking
• Vintage quality – Built to Singer’s original standards with durable metal construction
• Versatile applications – Quilting, piecing, topstitching, and straight stitching

Important Notes:

• Original vintage Singer part
• Part 160691
• Slant-needle design
• Fits Singer Slant-O-Matic, Rocketeer, and Touch-N-Sew (600 series) models
• Limited availability – original parts are rare

Condition: Excellent condition. Original vintage part shows minimal wear and is fully functional.