Machine No. 87-1 for Embroidery

For Embroidering Initials, Monograms, Crests, Labels, Floral Designs and figures in overcast or other embroidery stitches, the regular "round-bobbin" Singer machine for family sewing has been fitted with a "pantograph" attachment, the whole outfit costing $48.00 [in 1914].

The fabric is fastened in a hoop attached to a pantograph frame, by means of which both fabric and hoop are moved under the needle in any direction, following the pattern stitch by stitch, and in exact proportion, under the tracing point of the pantograph.

In using this machine, the operator sits at the table and moves the tracing point of the pantograph so that it follows the lines of the pattern. This causes a corresponding movement of the work in the hoop. As the pattern is from three to eight times the size of the finished work, it is easy for the operator to follow it closely with the tracing point.

The following is lifted from John Langdon's Comprehensive Model List

87K (class)	1912 to 1955	Domestic	With pantograph for freehand embroidery. For making one embroidered design at one operation. Also parts and attchments for plain sewing. (10/39)
87K1	(Cancelled 1955)	Domestic	"For embroidery and family sewing". Embroidery in overcast stitches; making monograms, wreaths, bouquets, etc. The fabric is fastened in a hoop attached to a pantograph (if desired) for freehand embroidery. For making one embroidered design at one operation. Also parts and attachments for plain sewing. (10/1939) .	16x11
87-1			For making one embroidered design at each operation. Also attachment for plain sewing.
87-6			For making SIX embroidered design at each operation. Has six stitching machines conected to work in unison. Speed 200.
87-6*			*Same as the other 87-6 but with electric motor. (It had the same class/variety name in 1926 when motors were still fairly new.)
87K14		Industrial	SIX 87K HEADS fitted on special table.
87-16			Same as 87-6 but with mechanism for making Madeira work. Speed 200 spm.