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I was sewing on my GF's Pfaff treadle at retreat, and noticed it was a bit "clunky". I cleaned and oiled, and when I pulled off the faceplate, found 10 pfennig. My guess is that had been in there a LONG time!!
Originally Posted by sew wishful
Originally Posted by miriam
Originally Posted by quiltdoctor
Originally Posted by purplefiend
Originally Posted by quiltdoctor
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by quiltdoctor
Look what I found on Craigslist in Dallas. She asked $50, but when I talked to her, she said she would take $40 because it wasn't a machine you could really sew on. These are before pictures. She needs a good oiling, but I don't think she will need a full kerosene spa treatment.
If this Dallas 100 + degree weather ever goes away, I'll be cleaning machines for weeks. Texas Jan :-D Nancy She will have to air out for a day before I start putting her back together again. Texas Jan gave it the spa treatment. :roll: Sharon W. in central Texas Texas Jan |
Nope, I appear to be a purposeless hoarder.
Originally Posted by miriam
I think we all have a sense that something big is being lost forever and we are merely the curators doing our best to preserve - THAT is a far cry from being some purposeless hoarder.
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What needle are you using?
Originally Posted by Candace
Originally Posted by quilt addict
Originally Posted by Candace
You all will be proud of me. The grub screw holes in my Singer 319 somehow stripped out when I removed the screws to take the machine out of the table I refinished. I bought a new thread tapping die at Lowes and made new threads in the holes and bought matching screws....not original of course, but it's in the table and works. Woohoo! I was kind of sweating this one and was worried I'd really mess it up. I gave my 319 a kerosene bath today which cleaned it up some what.
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BTW, I have come across many, many, MANY sewing machines in the past 20 years, and the only ones out of time have been modern plastic junk.
Originally Posted by Candace
Of the machine and refinished table, but not together. I tried sewing on the 319 and the bobbin thread won't pick up which is scaring me that it needs a timing adjustment:<
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Where were all of you when I was trying to sell my 185? I had to list it forever to just get $30 out of it--in a table with attachments, book, etc. Not many vintage machine lovers around here.
Originally Posted by tomilu
Originally Posted by wesing
Don't ask me why, but I have been admiring the little Singer 185 for a while now. I found one on CL and after a long drive today I now own one in very good condition. The case is a bit scruffy, but I can live with that. Darren
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Sometimes these have been retimed to use 15 X 1 needles. It's not recommended by those who really know the old machines, but dealers will still do it sometimes. Try (carefully) one and see if it works.
Originally Posted by Candace
Originally Posted by melinda1962
Originally Posted by Candace
Originally Posted by quilt addict
Originally Posted by Candace
You all will be proud of me. The grub screw holes in my Singer 319 somehow stripped out when I removed the screws to take the machine out of the table I refinished. I bought a new thread tapping die at Lowes and made new threads in the holes and bought matching screws....not original of course, but it's in the table and works. Woohoo! I was kind of sweating this one and was worried I'd really mess it up. I gave my 319 a kerosene bath today which cleaned it up some what.
Yes, the right needle, but the bobbin thread isn't picking up. I don't know when I'll have time to mess with it. I start night class tonight and I've been messing with this machine and my 301 for over a week to get them running! |
This is good. I have been sewing for 50+ years, and every so often, I will still put in a needle backwards, thread it the wrong way, put a bobbin in backwards, etc. Just remember the old adage: "Keep it simple, stupid!" (Not calling anyone else stupid, btw, this just works for me.)
Originally Posted by miriam
Vintage sewing machine not stitching - very generic tutorial
Does it need a new needle?. . . . |
Half case Wheeler and Wilson; probably a 4 or 5. I have one in my basement. . . .
Originally Posted by jljack
So here's a really interesting looking machine on CL at the California coast. Can't tell what it is from the pictures, but looks VERY InTeresting!! The top folds back to make a shelf? Can't really tell. But I can tell from the treadle that it's OLD!!
http://slo.craigslist.org/atq/2552187797.html What do you think? |
Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
BTW, I have come across many, many, MANY sewing machines in the past 20 years, and the only ones out of time have been modern plastic junk.
Originally Posted by Candace
Of the machine and refinished table, but not together. I tried sewing on the 319 and the bobbin thread won't pick up which is scaring me that it needs a timing adjustment:<
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I just got a White #755 serial # 59334C. Now I need a BD, manual, bobbin case, and belt.
Where do I go Billy, or anyone? thanks, Phyllis nm |
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