new to me sewing machines
05-14-2011, 07:29 PM
#14
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Location: Webster, NY
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Really cool treadle cabinet! Pretty machine. I've got to stop looking at all your machines that get posted here - I've already broken down and bought a featherweight. While I dropped it of it get it all cleaned and tuned up I saw a really pretty treadle machine for sale. I have no place for a treadle machine! (Maybe one of those pretty hand crank ones...) I just can't stop myself from looking at all your pretty new (old) finds - and all the great deals!
05-15-2011, 04:01 AM
#17
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Location: Kentucky
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Originally Posted by stichinluvr
I just had to share what I got today. I went to an estate auction that advertised sewing machines. I got this treadle for $35. It needs major cleaning. It was in the garage sitting on a greasy floor. The machine has scratches from where there was a pin cushion around the arm. There were 4 bobbins and a few other accessories. I'm not sure where to find the model on this machine. The other machine says 319W on the front and I got it for $5. I also bought a cabinet for it for $10. I have no idea how to start cleaning them so all information is Very welcome. It will take a bit to get all the pictures uploaded.
I am going to my first sewing machine auction Tuesday evening and I hope I can do as well as you did. What wonderful luck you had. Great job.
05-15-2011, 04:54 AM
#20
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Location: Minnesota
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If the machines never work, the cabinets are worth every penny, and will look amazingly wonderful once cleaned up well. But, with time and patience and if nothing else take to a repair person whom is trustworthy, and have them professionally cleaned up, tuned and you may sew forever without ever doing another thing to them, short of oiling and giving them a rest now and then!LOL
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