Need a "class" machine that actually works!
#51
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Mendocino Coast, CA
Posts: 5,012
If you like vintage machines, but are not in the market for a featherweight, you might try a Singer 99, or 99k. They're a 3/4 size machine and are just a little heavier than a FW. I love mine. I has the prettiest stitch I've ever seen. They sometimes come with cases, although they are usually rather worn. I'm planning to recover my case and class it up a bit.
~Cindy
~Cindy
#53
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Sonoma County, CA
Posts: 4,299
Some shops actually repair small appliances and welcome broken machines as well - to fix or to use for parts. I would still donate, but put a tag on it that says "broken" so they will know it needs repair and can determine if they can use it or not.
#54
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Western Wisconsin
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Actually, there are sewing machine repair people who scour the thrift shops for broken sewing machines they can break down for parts. It's fine to donate a broken machine as long as you clearly label it as broken. Painter's tape and Sharpie permanent pen work well for this kind of signage.
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