Couldn't pass it up
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Couldn't pass it up
I got followed home by a 185K today. I tried to leave it but it was only $14.99 so I had to take it home. Cleared a giant thread jam and it moves fine! Haven't threaded it up yet to see how it sews, though.
It's dirty - has lots of little spots on it that I think are some kind of mold. Little bit scraped up too, although the box base is nice. (Maybe not original?) Manual, but no attachments or case. It also came with a toffee recipe and a bunch of vacuum belts. LOL
I threw a little oil on it and ran it a bit, heading out for the evening; tomorrow I'll give it a good cleaning and see how it sews. Its owner was apparently named Kathy, so here's my newest machine, Kathy:
[ATTACH=CONFIG]520630[/ATTACH]
Moldy(?) dots:
[ATTACH=CONFIG]520631[/ATTACH]
I also got this little folding iron for five bucks, same thrift shop. Brand new and has that nice little plaid bag - will fit nicely in my sewing tote.
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It's dirty - has lots of little spots on it that I think are some kind of mold. Little bit scraped up too, although the box base is nice. (Maybe not original?) Manual, but no attachments or case. It also came with a toffee recipe and a bunch of vacuum belts. LOL
I threw a little oil on it and ran it a bit, heading out for the evening; tomorrow I'll give it a good cleaning and see how it sews. Its owner was apparently named Kathy, so here's my newest machine, Kathy:
[ATTACH=CONFIG]520630[/ATTACH]
Moldy(?) dots:
[ATTACH=CONFIG]520631[/ATTACH]
I also got this little folding iron for five bucks, same thrift shop. Brand new and has that nice little plaid bag - will fit nicely in my sewing tote.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]520632[/ATTACH]
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Great find. Try bleach on a Q-Tip in an inconspicuous area and see if it removes it and the after effects. Mold on metal is pretty easy to remove. You could also just use a damp cloth and see if the spots come off.
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