Montgomery Ward Signature URR 285

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04-09-2011, 06:22 PM

#21

Prism99

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Wow! Looks like she never used it!

04-09-2011, 07:17 PM

#22

BETTY62

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Sure looks well cared for. My MIL had one for years that looked sort of like. She loved it and did a lot of beautiful sewing projects on it.

06-07-2011, 04:22 PM

#23

SexyButterfly

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I too have the same machine. I don't have all the goodies that go with it though. I would gladly pay for a copy of the manual.

06-08-2012, 10:34 AM

#24

MaggieBB

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Join Date: Apr 2011

Location: SanAntonio,TX

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I have the Montogomery ward Singature that is a sister to your machine, I bought this machine in 1976 new, have all of the attachments and manual that goes with it.When I moved to TX in 1985, it went into storage. Last week I took it out of storage cleaned and oiled it, installed it in a cabinet I purchased from neighbor. She still sews like she did when she was brand new. when I first bought her, I used her nearly every day to make clothing for my 5 children and myself. Has NEVER been to a shop! Always cleaned and oiled at least once a month when using it every day. Still sews bueatifully and just a gentle hum, quitier than many of the newer machines. Enjoy your machine, read the manual and you will really fall in love with your machine. maggiebb

06-08-2012, 10:52 AM

#25

jojosnana

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What a great neighbor. Have fun.

06-08-2012, 12:19 PM

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Jennie and Me

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Join Date: Jul 2011

Location: N.W. Missouri

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You have really been blessed with this machine. I still say that if my Viking(2003) ever dies(God forbid, as I love this machine), I will only have vintage machines. You can't beat them...all metal and they purr like a kitten.

06-08-2012, 05:55 PM

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Helen S

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It may be 40 years old but it sure looks brand new to me! I wonder if she ever used it, but if so, probably just for mending a few items over the years. It's in fantastic condition!

10-02-2015, 12:15 PM

#28

sillyworm

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Just bought one of these models at GOODWILL for $30. It had all the attachments & the Manual. It looks BRAND NEW! I've never sewn before...but I need to learn so I can sew zippers into my Leather bags.Even if it doesn't work on thicker leather, which I doubt, I'll be happy! Wade I'm 60.