TWO new Vintage girls were adopted this week!
08-28-2011, 05:31 AM
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You are going to LOVE sewing on that treadle!! I just got my 1917 Singer Model 66 "Red Eye" and I can't believe the way it sews. I also have a 1949 Featherweight, and a 1962 Touch and Sew, as well as two newer computerized machines with lots of stitches and embroidery. For piecing nice straight accurate lines, you can't beat the "old girls". Have fun with your new beauties!!
08-28-2011, 05:34 AM
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08-28-2011, 06:08 AM
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http://www.sandman-collectibles.com/...r-machines.htm is a real good site to id Singer sewing machines. Just follow the steps where it says "If your machine has this, click here". I have a 1903 Singer model 27 treadle that I just love.
08-28-2011, 07:55 AM
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there is a website that a guy has that deals only in antique sewing machine parts etc. can't remember the name but if you google old sewing machine parts or something along that line you should be able to find the website, he could possibly tell you the types of needles etc that you need. hope this helps.
08-28-2011, 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Aquarius
Oh my gosh! I just bought one lilke that also. Only paid $100 for it and took it right to my sewing repair shop. The presser foot, tension and stitch regular were all seethed. It will cost me $149 plus tax when I go and pick it up. anyone know how to clean them to make them shine again? thanks
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08-28-2011, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by jaciqltznok
My DH surprised me Friday with a Singer hand crank machine...and then today we went to KS to pick up a treadle I bought from a another QB member!
Now I have questions...like what sort of needles do they use???
is it hard to find feet for them..not that I will probably use them for any fancy work, but you never know in this economy, we might try conserving even more elec....hehehe
I am not sure, but I believe them both to be pretty close to the same machine..possibly a 27 or 28!
Someone sent me a link to a manual for these models and inside the manual it says to use only Singer needles in the green package..yikes..really...where do I find those in todays market???
Any help/info would be great....I hope Billy sees this!
Now I have questions...like what sort of needles do they use???
is it hard to find feet for them..not that I will probably use them for any fancy work, but you never know in this economy, we might try conserving even more elec....hehehe
I am not sure, but I believe them both to be pretty close to the same machine..possibly a 27 or 28!
Someone sent me a link to a manual for these models and inside the manual it says to use only Singer needles in the green package..yikes..really...where do I find those in todays market???
Any help/info would be great....I hope Billy sees this!
08-28-2011, 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Aquarius
Oh my gosh! I just bought one lilke that also. Only paid $100 for it and took it right to my sewing repair shop. The presser foot, tension and stitch regular were all seethed. It will cost me $149 plus tax when I go and pick it up. anyone know how to clean them to make them shine again? thanks
Can't believe the prices you pay in the States. Sorry ladies, you are all in the wrong country.
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