Confession: 1907 Singer 27 with pheasants and parlor cabinet

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11-18-2014, 06:45 AM

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Rodney

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That's an incredible machine and cabinet. There's some wear to the decals but it's probably better than 80% of the machines out there and the cabinet is in excellent shape. If I had the opportunity I would have bought it too. The molded inserts for the attachments are cool. I don't know if that was a Singer-only thing but some of their regular treadles had them too. What the others said: If it's a space issue, get rid of a less desirable machine and keep this one.
Rodney

EDIT: Sew-Classic.com sells some tension springs. IIRC they have them for the 27. I have a 27 that needs the tension rebuilt too.

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11-18-2014, 07:43 AM

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quilter68

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This cabinet was/is well loved. It has been polished frequently and has a nice shine.

11-18-2014, 07:46 AM

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Mrs. SewNSew

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That is a beautiful cabinet and machine and I would have snatched it up too! I am also trying to stay with the status quo, but that cabinet would break my vows! You really have nothing to feel guilty about.

11-18-2014, 07:47 AM

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Champanier

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Originally Posted by Rodney

Sew-Classic.com sells some tension springs. IIRC they have them for the 27. I have a 27 that needs the tension rebuilt too.

Thanks, Rodney! Getting a new spring will be a big help.

11-18-2014, 07:50 AM

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Champanier

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Originally Posted by Macybaby

Those two flat ones are the shirr plate that works with the ruffler and the underbraider. I have that complete set, both for side clamp and 66-1 back clamp. I'm drooling over the molded insert.

Thanks, Cathy! I need to get brave and try some of these attachments.

11-18-2014, 08:00 AM

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Champanier

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Originally Posted by redmadder

Keep swearing no more ever, that attitude attracts them.

Ha! You're so right. They just keep appearing...have to go see a 201 with a Centennial badge for $60. It looks like it's in really good shape.

11-18-2014, 08:02 AM

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LITTLEOLDME

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Originally Posted by Macybaby

I was doing fine until I saw the picture with the drawer with the insert -then my eyes turned green.

OH! Happy day I would take her home in a minute, what a beauty.

11-18-2014, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by quilter68

This cabinet was/is well loved. It has been polished frequently and has a nice shine.

I really like the nice mellow sheen. I feel sad when I see old cabinets that are all polyurethaned and glossy.

11-18-2014, 08:08 AM

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KenmoreRulesAll

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Once again, beautiful machine and an especially beautiful cabinet. Though I tend to prefer the mid-century styles, this is certainly one I'd have had difficulty passing up.

Isn't this precisely what CL is for?