Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
Originally Posted by lovelyl
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Originally Posted by Tinabug
Can anyone tell me if this machine is worth buying for $90 It's an Imperial the seller says early 1900s, I know nothing about this brand. I posted a photo on the Main page. I don't know how to post on this page it's not showing a browse for photo
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-144711-1.htm#3935226
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-144711-1.htm#3935226
If you want a straight-leg treadle, then see if you could pick up this for lots less. The cabinet looks like work, and the machine could be great-excellent for free-motion quilting. If you already own a Singer 15, then forget the machine.
I own a Singer straight-leg like this one (metal sides) ( there are metal side legs and the older wooden legs) that is very noisy if not on carpet and not situated in just the correct area of the floor.
My suggestion is to only go after this straight-leg treadle, if you really must have a straight-leg cabinet today, otherwise wait for a free one to show up or wait until a wooden straight-leg shows up.
Here are photos of my two treadles, one is a metal straight-leg and the other the standard treadle.
Loveyl, you will have to google for an image of a wooden straight-leg to see that. It has the same configuration as a metal straight-leg. You may also find looking through the vintage photo shop interesting: http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-130994-1.htm
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Originally Posted by Candace
Greedy people.... http://modesto.craigslist.org/atq/2544309758.html
I just e-mailed the seller and told them they can sell the machine for parts only, but that it's far from operational!!! Bet they picked it up for $5 and want to get rich quick.
I just e-mailed the seller and told them they can sell the machine for parts only, but that it's far from operational!!! Bet they picked it up for $5 and want to get rich quick.
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Monica, I plan on going to the TOGA. I think Kathie is going too!
Well, I have been researching the Hitachi treadle now for a couple weeks. I even sent an e-mail to Hitachi. They replied with all the departments and tools, etc., the company makes with no mention of a treadle sewing machine! I am beginning to think that treadle was made for a very very short time, like under a year! It seems to be an anomaly! I'd love to take it to the TOGA, but that would be hard being it is a treadle!
Nancy
Well, I have been researching the Hitachi treadle now for a couple weeks. I even sent an e-mail to Hitachi. They replied with all the departments and tools, etc., the company makes with no mention of a treadle sewing machine! I am beginning to think that treadle was made for a very very short time, like under a year! It seems to be an anomaly! I'd love to take it to the TOGA, but that would be hard being it is a treadle!
Nancy
Yeah! I will get to meet with you and Kathie!!!! I looking forward to this event since I had a blast at the Mini TOGA.
Lots of cool machines to see and drool over and great stories told from a wonderful group of people.
Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid
My "new" Brother machine (from eBay), I LOVE the color---looks like Black Raspberry ice cream....yum.
Originally Posted by jljack
So, on with the story about the Singer 1891 machine and treadle that Quiltncowgirl and I got and split.
Here's my 1909 66-1 in the cabinet now. I think she looks very smart in there!! But still not sewing...I have to check if the hook is moving. She was dry as sand when I got her, and I have been oiling her for days. Some stuff is still really really tight.
More pics on the pics thread. The coffin top, etc.
Here's my 1909 66-1 in the cabinet now. I think she looks very smart in there!! But still not sewing...I have to check if the hook is moving. She was dry as sand when I got her, and I have been oiling her for days. Some stuff is still really really tight.
More pics on the pics thread. The coffin top, etc.
Originally Posted by SewExtreme
Oh, no! Look at this Damascus. Put your sunglasses on first, though. :shock: :shock: :shock:
http://kpr.craigslist.org/fud/2543792794.html :|
http://kpr.craigslist.org/fud/2543792794.html :|
Originally Posted by SewExtreme
Originally Posted by deplaylady
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Originally Posted by SewExtreme
Oh, no! Look at this Damascus. Put your sunglasses on first, though. :shock: :shock: :shock:
http://kpr.craigslist.org/fud/2543792794.html :|
http://kpr.craigslist.org/fud/2543792794.html :|
http://boston.craigslist.org/gbs/hsh/2535700388.html
I just talked to my sister, who is on vacation, and the souveniers that she's picking up for me are fabric and pictures of all the vintage sewing machines she saw. Also, a couple of people at my part-time job asked me if I picked up any new machines last weekend.
I'm wondering if these are signs that I have a problem?? :D :D
I'm wondering if these are signs that I have a problem?? :D :D
Originally Posted by Bennett
I just talked to my sister, who is on vacation, and the souveniers that she's picking up for me are fabric and pictures of all the vintage sewing machines she saw. Also, a couple of people at my part-time job asked me if I picked up any new machines last weekend.
I'm wondering if these are signs that I have a problem?? :D :D
I'm wondering if these are signs that I have a problem?? :D :D
But, what a nice problem to have! :-D
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I'm wondering if these are signs that I have a problem?? :D :D[/quote
You do not have a problem at all. The people who do not buy these wonderful old machines are the ones who have a problem. lol :lol: Kathie
You do not have a problem at all. The people who do not buy these wonderful old machines are the ones who have a problem. lol :lol: Kathie
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