braidingaayinNEK

Do any of you share my enthusiasm for old sewing machines? I have 7 - 6 old Singers, and 1 called a Honeymoon. I have rescued and restored most of them, and try to use them in rotation; so they all stay fresh and oiled. So, when I sew, part of the creating (for me) is appreciating the old gal (machine) who helped make it possible. I made 1 Singer into a hand-crank in order to carry it out and use in a group.

Ii would love to hear from others who sew on these precious elders. I would also love to learn more about their histories & uses - especially the "Honeymoon" that recently joined the family.

NZquilter

Oh yes! Many of us love vintage sewing machines and use them all the time! Here is the thread where we all chat about them and ask questions and such. https://www.quiltingboard.com/vintag...thusiasts-f22/

I don't have an extensive collection, and a couple of mine still need restoring, but at least they are safe and oiled and loved. My favorite is my 15-91 that I for all my sewing. [ATTACH=CONFIG]595526[/ATTACH]

Welcome to the board!

Tartan

I do most of my sewing on my Berninas but I do sew on my Singers as well. I have a Singer treadle that I use for sewing through thick things like denim welts and upholstery fabrics. I have a Singer Featherweight that I use for travel sewing. I am currently stripping and restoring its box as the animal glue smell was pretty disgusting. My son just picked me up a pretty little Singer 99K that I am getting oiled and am waxing the cabinet. I have ordered a plate for it but it hasn't arrived yet. I am not really a collector but I do have a small collection I guess.

leonf

[ATTACH=CONFIG]595540[/ATTACH]Small collection, tartan, watch out they can grow. I currently have at least 3 99s, 66s, 28s, FWs, White rotaries, and Elna Supermatics.

dunster

I've pieced the last 3 quilts on my new-to-me Singer 301. My modern day Bernina is getting lonely.

QuiltNama

Oh yea, they are my babies. Always take my FW to classes with me, have 2-301's and sew everyday on a 260 Pfaff that was my Grannies. My old machines are like fine wine. LOL Brenda

SusieQOH

I love piecing on my Featherweight. I like to sew and watch the Yankees and the FW is so portable that it's easy for me to bring it downstairs and stitch away. I love the sound of it too
My modern machines are upstairs so I can't watch baseball up there.

braidingaayinNEK

Is that a train car to your right?

Irishrose2

1 Elna 62C, 2 Singer 301s, 2 Redeye 66s, 1 Admiral (Art Deco from 50s), 1 Necchi VN(1949), 1 Gorgeous White Family with the inlaid pearl, 1 Universal (think 1956 Chevolet grill), 2 Montgomery Wards 1 from 50s with shamrocks and one from 70s with multiple cams. Basically I use 1 301, the Elna and the older MW. I sold a 128 and gave away a Leader treadle, but would like to get rid of more.

pal

I have a 1947 Featherweight and my Mom's 1947 Kenmore, among others. Here's how I got my Featherweight.

Dad's neighbor died. The family had an antique dealer come, and then the family cleaned out the house. They put all of the left-overs in the street to be picked over or picked up. Dad found a wooden box and took it home because anything in such a nice box had to be good. He called me up and said "Patti, I've got something that you can't live without - something that you've wanted all of your life and didn't know it" - and, sure enough, he was right! I use it every day. Thank you, Daddy.