Originally Posted by Grandmother23
Picked up a Universal Sewing Machine, Made in Japan has A61813 on it.
Also got a Free Sewing machine Co, Chicago with what looks like 8920 8or2 on the backside on a plate. Really hard to read and hoping with a little cleaning, I will be able to read it better. On the front plate it says July 30-07 Feb 11-02 / Sept 15-08 Feb 11-02 /Dec 21-09 Oct 17-05 / Jan 4-10 July 30-07 Lauren Nancy |
Originally Posted by Kitzone
Thanks Nancy ~ looked at the White site and it must be prior as the Domestic dates start at 1929. I need a hint on threading.... the metal piece under the tension thumb screw (on top of the arm) doesn't seem to have a hole to thread the thread through. Am I missing something??
I have attached a picture of the tension assembly like the one on the Domestic and it appears there should be a hole somewhere on the flat metal piece. Any hints or directions would be greatly appreciated :) Judy From the tension assembly (it is called the tension spring and cap) the thread goes through a hole (actual hole) called the eyelet spring on the top of the head. Does this help? Nancy |
Originally Posted by San Diego Quilter
I just inherited a lovely Singer 99-13.....but with no power cord or foot pedal. I borrowed one from my featherweight just to make sure that she sews and she does! Yeah!!!!
Also - I note that the 99-13 has a hole in the case for a knee control. Alas, I've been searching (google) for about an hour and cannot find a site that lists the knee controls for sale. Anyone know where I can find the knee control, power cord, and foot petal? Does the 99-13 use the same parts as the 66? Thanks in advance! Linda - San Diego Quilter Nancy |
Originally Posted by mamajack3
I have a question. I just got me a FW and am so excited. She is a beauty with very little wear. When I received her the motor purrs, the needle goes up and down but it didn't sew. I changed the needle messed with the bobbin and she sewed like a champ until I ran out of bobbin thread. After I filled the bobbin she is doing the same thing. Help! I really want to play with my new toy. Any thoughts or suggestions?
I'd re-thread the bobbin and re-insert the whole case. Did you change the needle a second time then put it back wrong? The flat side of the needle has to be to the left then threaded from right to left. Hope this helps, let us know! Nancy |
Originally Posted by mamajack3
I have a question. I just got me a FW and am so excited. She is a beauty with very little wear. When I received her the motor purrs, the needle goes up and down but it didn't sew. I changed the needle messed with the bobbin and she sewed like a champ until I ran out of bobbin thread. After I filled the bobbin she is doing the same thing. Help! I really want to play with my new toy. Any thoughts or suggestions?
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by Kitzone
Thanks Nancy ~ looked at the White site and it must be prior as the Domestic dates start at 1929. I need a hint on threading.... the metal piece under the tension thumb screw (on top of the arm) doesn't seem to have a hole to thread the thread through. Am I missing something??
Judy From the tension assembly (it is called the tension spring and cap) the thread goes through a hole (actual hole) called the eyelet spring on the top of the head. Does this help? Nancy Judy 1890's Domestic No. 4 Cabinet [ATTACH=CONFIG]191062[/ATTACH] |
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
I was able to set up my Singer 328k in the treadle today. It works! Here are some photos of him in treadle, how the treadle belt is threaded through the machine, and some of the decorative stitches that I made while treadling him. The electric cord on side isn't being used; it is just sitting off to the side of treadle.
I am going to make mine into a treadle model!! Billy I will cut the notch out in my machine if it needs it, remember my set up is a little different with my machine almost 3" further away from the treadle for the top I am using. So maybe the geometry will be a little bit better. Billy |
Originally Posted by Kitzone
It appears that someone decided to replace the "tension spring and cap" (thank you for sharing the proper name) to make it look like it was complete. I scrounged around and found a replacement. Baffling to say the least. Also discovered about 100 yards of very old thread wrapped around the drive wheel. I was wondering if this was a way to keep the belt from slipping???
Judy Judy I love your Domestic, I have 2 of them now and I need to see what year my other one is. Unfortunately it is still in NO and I have to run to my BIL's to get it. But I am anxious to see it and bring it home. I really love how nice yours is and it looks like it was well cared for. That was a wonderful score!! Billy |
Originally Posted by Lostn51
Judy I love your Domestic, I have 2 of them now and I need to see what year my other one is. Unfortunately it is still in NO and I have to run to my BIL's to get it. But I am anxious to see it and bring it home.
I really love how nice yours is and it looks like it was well cared for. That was a wonderful score!! Billy Also was wondering if you had a source for dating Domestic's? Needle bar Serial # 1429292. I'm guessing she's in 1890's. She's a little nicked here and there but you can tell that she was a SM that had been loved. Judy |
Originally Posted by Kitzone
Originally Posted by Lostn51
Judy I love your Domestic, I have 2 of them now and I need to see what year my other one is. Unfortunately it is still in NO and I have to run to my BIL's to get it. But I am anxious to see it and bring it home.
I really love how nice yours is and it looks like it was well cared for. That was a wonderful score!! Billy Also was wondering if you had a source for dating Domestic's? Needle bar Serial # 1429292. I'm guessing she's in 1890's. She's a little nicked here and there but you can tell that she was a SM that had been loved. Judy Billy |
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