AshleyR

Oh, my goodness, this is how I picture my sewing machine!!

Candace

I would say you shouldn't be tsked, tsked if you tell people that it was in terrible condition to start with and you gave it new life. Personally, I wouldn't repaint nice machines, I'd only do it with machines that would otherwise be boat anchors. That way, you have nothing to lose while you're gaining experience doing it. I plan on repainting one in the future too. Now I just need to find one local where the seller doesn't think they have a $1,000 heirloom beneath all the rust:>

I have to admit, I think turning vintage sewing machines into tractors is terrible:<

AshleyR

luckily, all of my machines (5 as of right now!) are in decent condition. I thought about painting the 206 that I got a few days ago, but there's nothing wrong with the paint, and I just can't bring myself to even think about that. Maybe one day, if I knew what I was doing... but not to experiment on! And my Pfaff is boring but I don't think I'd ever resell her. The Janome and my other Singer.. Yes! But they're in great shape too, even if they are just "white plastic". Sigh....


I found this while doing research: http://nurseknits.blogspot.com/2011/...28-singer.html Very cute!

Personally, I don't mind the tractors, because I assume they're made from boat anchors, too. I just can't figure out who they're marketed to. Kids? Def. not a toy! Farmers? Sewing machine collectors? I thought about donating my door-stop to someone who makes them, but I can't find anyone who does.

greywuuf

The tractors would be cooler if they sewed.
What is your doors stop? I rescued a model 15 from a frozen rusty heap (stored outside in NJ) but it has yet to get paint. I can't imagine what you would have to do to one to make it beyond repair.

AshleyR

I think it's a Kenmore 58? It was in the shed of a house I bought in '07. The crank won't budge by hand. I didn't try to plug it in, so no idea if the motor works.

greywuuf

hmmm
my 15 would not turn either, heat kerosene and vibration, got it "rocking" continued small movement lead to it freeing up enough to disassmble. Time and patience... but i am odd that way..... have done the same with cars and millitary vehicles. I love a challenge.

AshleyR

Come and pick her up! I'll find something else to prop my door open!

greywuuf

where abouts in Tn? oddly enough I will be down that way in two weeks.

AshleyR

Knoxville. It'd be great to meet you!

greywuuf

Hmm, I'll check with the wife on the Itinerary, but I will be in Savannah ( half way towards Nashville) in about two weeks time. though it looks like I am hitting every ajacent state during our whirlwind visit.