Originally Posted by grannysewer
Question for Glenn, Can I glue the covering of my featherweight case back on? And what kind of glue would I use? Thanks
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Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
I'm way behind, so if this has been answered, I apologize. This is a National Mode VB-TT (3), manufactured after the National company was formed from the old Eldredge and June companies. The company was formed in the early 1890's, so your machine was produced after that.
It's probably also been said already (but I'll say it again, just in case), it was made for the Marshall Field and Company store. Thank you so much! :D |
Well, I visited my local old sewing machine guy today. He had a few things of interest... Sorry, I did not have time to get serial numbers. I will get pics next week when I go to retrieve one...
something his wife has been researching is a machine labeled "Haid & Neu", a treadle in a parlor cabinet (cabinet model Essen) The book was written in German, I think. Another was a Singer - on the medallion was "Seidel & Naumann Dresser, Verbesserte Singer Hanmaschine" (my apologies if I spelled it wrong.) It is a hand crank from 1878, and not sure the country of origin. The third was an Eldridge Special treadle in a parlor cabinet. (pre 1900) I know a little about these, but will be doing more research before I get back there. If any of you have info, I'd appreciate knowing. Then I can decide if I should invest. (These all came from two collectors who consign machines there.) |
I just found this on Recent Topics of the board posted by noveltyjunkie. It's a link to free FM patterns. I am just learning to do that and these patterns can help me a lot.
http://www.patsythompsondesigns.com/free-downloads/ |
Originally Posted by Crossstitcher
I just found this on Recent Topics of the board posted by noveltyjunkie. It's a link to free FM patterns. I am just learning to do that and these patterns can help me a lot.
http://www.patsythompsondesigns.com/free-downloads/ |
Originally Posted by miriam
Originally Posted by Charlee
Sharon is right, take off the plate that is covering the feed dogs. It's either for a buttonholer or a picot hemstitcher. You're also going to want at least a standard straight stitch presser foot.
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Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
I have one of the little Vesta machines. Cute as it can be, but I don't believe I've ever sewn on it.
Originally Posted by MarieM
Just thought I'd attach a few photos from a booth at our local quilt show this weekend. The business name is Feathers and Cranks. Her machines are all very nice and fully refurbished and have a 30 day warranty. Her prices reflect all the work that has gone into them but they are gorgeous. I really wanted the Vesta hand crank but my checkbook didn't have enough money in it.
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Originally Posted by jljack
Originally Posted by Phyllis nm
I found this today, I have never seen one before have you?
http://albuquerque.craigslist.org/atq/2502367058.html :lol: |
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Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
Originally Posted by miriam
Originally Posted by Charlee
Sharon is right, take off the plate that is covering the feed dogs. It's either for a buttonholer or a picot hemstitcher. You're also going to want at least a standard straight stitch presser foot.
If it looks wicked, it IS!! That's a mighty sharp nail that hammers down to punch a hole in the fabric...the plate is to protect the needle plate and feed dogs. [ATTACH=CONFIG]229087[/ATTACH] |
Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
Originally Posted by miriam
Originally Posted by Charlee
Sharon is right, take off the plate that is covering the feed dogs. It's either for a buttonholer or a picot hemstitcher. You're also going to want at least a standard straight stitch presser foot.
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