new to me sewing machines
05-15-2011, 05:40 AM
#24
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[quote=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. The other machine says 319W on the front and I got it for $5. I also bought a cabinet for it for $10. quote]
Oh My goodness!!! Did you make a couple of steals!!! Billy has tutorials on cleaning and getting them going. The 319W is made in Germany and is a wonderful machine. The parlor will look just dandy when you get through. Congratulations on your excellent buys!!!
Oh My goodness!!! Did you make a couple of steals!!! Billy has tutorials on cleaning and getting them going. The 319W is made in Germany and is a wonderful machine. The parlor will look just dandy when you get through. Congratulations on your excellent buys!!!
05-15-2011, 06:43 AM
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Omg, your 319w is just like my mothers. same color too! i learned to sew on this when i was 4 years old. she even had a cabinet like that one. the machine is a great work horse. mother finally traded hers in on a viking in the mid 70s. i'm sure she appreciated the newer machine but i missed all the cams & attachments i could play with on the 319. enjoy your new to you toys!
05-15-2011, 07:51 AM
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Great Buys!! Lovely machines! Search vintage machines. There is a whole thread about them, with tutorials for cleaning. Billy, lostn51, gives terrific advice. His instructions are what I used to clean and refurbish my old new-to-me machine, and now it works like a dream and looks great too.
In the same section, Glenn gives tutorials for refinishing cabinets.
In the same section, Glenn gives tutorials for refinishing cabinets.
05-15-2011, 08:42 AM
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The cabinet is beautiful. And what wonderful prices!! Sorry cannot help you with cleaning the machines, but I would go to Lowes/Home Depot and talk to paint dept people about what to use to clean the wood cabinets if you have not done refinishing before. The machines I would take to a professional. Take care.
Linda
Linda
05-15-2011, 09:10 AM
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I agree with everyone...your new cabinet is beautiful! When I cleaned my "new" old machine, I ran a search for "how to clean old sewing machines", I found a lot of information, and was able to clean mine up really well. Hope this helps a little! Congratulations on your great finds!
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