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Schematic for a Genie 353 - 354
| Tension Adjustment for the Genie for now, see the 700 T&S tension adjustment guide |
Panel removal - Genie 353 - 354
| The Free Stuff |
| Just a brief note Am over hauling my own Genie, that was like new inside and out She's getting a new top vertical gear, wasn't broken, but was subject to failure. Do Note - it does require removing the top main shaft of the machine My Genie has the vertical gear molded onto the vertical shaft Not an easy repair at all for one that has no experience in complete machine tear down Plus anything else it may need, all of which will be coming to the site...someday...as we start putting it back together It is completely stripped to a bear frame right now, so a complete over haul guide, and sections of "how to" will be forthcoming, check back from time to time to see what may have been added. If you didn't find on my site yet - try Google Search |
| My Genie when first received Gosh - isn't it just a site to behold |
| My Genie As of 8/4/08 Down to a bear frame |
| Repair & Adjustments |
| Parts for the Genie |
| I really don't recall when the Genie first made its debut, but do believe the early 70's, perhaps 1972 The 353 was introduced first, followed by the 354 shortly after, making the 353 model somewhat short lived Again, I really don't recall, and while the schematic provides some help on this, do think the 354 may have an additional pattern added to the machines selections. The 354 has 4 patterns, plus the normal straight stitch, for a total of 5 different stitches: blind hem - multi zigzag/mending - variable zigzag (for a lack of what it really is) & zigzag Anyway...the Genie was, in my opinion, Singers come back machine answer to the ever renown Featherweight 221 Light weight, completely portable, incorporated with its own carrying case, the perfect come back to a 221 However, the Genie didn't really take off like a 221 Featherweight, and even by today's standards, still do not think the Genie has the popularity of the 221. Perhaps someday it might, but I really doubt you will ever see a Genie up for auction on any site for $350 to $500 like the Featherweight 221. The Genie, properly adjusted, is smooth running, versatile, compact, lightweight, and just overall a fun machine. Great for travel use like the 221, but offers greater versatility over the 221 due to its built in patterns & stitch offerings. Just my thoughts & comments on the Genie series machine. I longed to own one, and now have one in my collection. |
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