My #1 most wanted for years is now mine and here!! 1885 Glove sewing machine

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11-09-2015, 06:35 AM

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Rodney

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Very cool Steve!
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11-09-2015, 06:41 AM

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tessagin

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Amazing and congrats!!

11-09-2015, 07:22 AM

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ManiacQuilter2

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So happy that you were able to find the machine that was number 1 on your search list.

11-09-2015, 08:13 AM

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OOooohh major mixed joy and despair. I am so happy for you to have found your machine! Then bummed for you too about the broken needle oH.

I hope you are able to procure a new needle for it and can get it up and working. I imagine you are over the moon excited!

11-09-2015, 08:27 AM

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SteveH

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Originally Posted by 19cats

Beautiful machine, Steve. As tiny as that needle is, could a clever person like yourself adapt a handsewing needle for the machine?

The tiny curved needle is fine, it is the 46x1 normal straight needle that is the issue. This machines top needle has a long groove on BOTH sides....

11-09-2015, 08:28 AM

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SteveH

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one of the most fun parts has been being in communication with the Yeovil historical folks. they are almost as excited about this find as I am. hehe

11-09-2015, 09:50 AM

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SewMachines

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Such a cool machine! I just saw a video of someone working with a just slightly more modern glove machine, not easy looking at all. I am amazed at the engineering required to create such a design. Congrats!!

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11-09-2015, 09:51 AM

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SteveH

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I'd like to see that video....

11-09-2015, 10:15 AM

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Sure! Here is the link (hope it works). Although her machine is much newer, it appears to work on the same design.
She also does some amazing free motion embroidery on old machines and has a video of her working on an early embroidery & chenille machine. Sew very cool!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltH8...&feature=share

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11-09-2015, 10:20 AM

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Freaky_Quilts_Dragon

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Wow Steve!!! I'm so happy for you! It's an incredible machine and couldn't be in better hands! The needle is a minor concern. Also don't feel bad about working on it for 12 hours a day for 4 days straight in your excitement because I think most of us have been there