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Originally Posted by lovelyl
I have a 115 treadle. Is it a good machine to do FMQ? Do the feed dogs drop and if so, how? I can't find much information on the 115. Any info. appreciated!
Linda http://www.sil.si.edu/DigitalCollect.../NMAHTEX/2683/ I'd use a 15-91, 201 for FMQ but the easiest vintage machine for FMQ, might be one of the Japanese clone 15's, 'cause they have slightly better mechanics and a drop feed dog SWITCH on the front bed of the machine (usually there are three settings: Fine sewing (dogs down slightly), Normal sewing and Embroidery (dogs all the way down). Nice machines. Many of them are belt driven motors, you might be able to treadle them if you really wanted to. But I'm not sure about that. Here's a picture of mine that I got off goodwill.com. Case is busted, and is on my 'honey do' list. So I haven't sewn with it yet. This picture is when I first got her. Now she's all oiled, rewired, polished and rarin to go. See the drop feed switch on the bed? There are millions of these types (all different names), in different colors out there. Pinky Tan Dressmaker Japanese Clone [ATTACH=CONFIG]277423[/ATTACH] |
Originally Posted by purplefiend
Originally Posted by Bennett
Originally Posted by Sede_Mae
I want to do some "fine" detailed cleaning of my FW... Inside crevaces and all. Outside of machine, NOT inside. I was thinking of using a Q-tip and rubbing alchohol? Would this be OK? or if anyone has some special tricks or advice... I would sure appreciate it. Also... Do you know of a great way or product to brighten the black, make her shine alittle more? My machine is in very good shape...all scoll decals intact... Etc. I just want to dress her up alittle more to take her out !! LOL :-) Thanks everyone,
Julie Forgot to add, on the wax, don't use one with "cleaner" or an abrasive. :) |
Originally Posted by quiltdoctor
Originally Posted by jljack
Originally Posted by quiltdoctor
I've been busy this past weekend. Our 100 member quilt guild had its quilt show. Last Friday I worked 8 hours helping set up, then volunteered at the show Saturday and Sunday, and helped with take down. It is a tremendous amount of work to put on a show. My hat is off to anyone who has ever been the Chairperson for an event like that. I was just one little committee person. Lots of beautiful quilts. I'm hoping for the next show, that I can have a roped off area and display some of my antique Iron Ladies. It won't be for 2 years. I did get a Blue Ribbon in my division, so I was a happy quilter.
Texas Jan OK, I confess (raising hand!!) I'm the chair for our guild's quilt show in January 2012. But I have tons of help, and I was very involved the last 2 shows, so I am pretty confident we'll do OK. :shock: Texas Jan |
Originally Posted by quiltdoctor
Originally Posted by Charlee
Originally Posted by quiltdoctor
Originally Posted by Charlee
Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
Originally Posted by quiltdoctor
Needle turn is where you turn the raw edge of the applique piece under itself and stitch it to the background fabric by hand. No stitching shows on top at all.
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Originally Posted by jljack
Originally Posted by quiltdoctor
Originally Posted by Charlee
Originally Posted by quiltdoctor
Originally Posted by Charlee
Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
Originally Posted by quiltdoctor
Needle turn is where you turn the raw edge of the applique piece under itself and stitch it to the background fabric by hand. No stitching shows on top at all.
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Originally Posted by kwendt
Iunique... nice looking Japanese clone 15. LOVE the face plate. Handsome!
I think the free manual for the clones was off the sew-classic website? Try there first, if you don't find it... send me a message and I'll send you the .pdf. So nice to be 'back'.... but oh my word, have I got a lot to catch up on! |
Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
Originally Posted by purplefiend
Originally Posted by Sede_Mae
I want to do some "fine" detailed cleaning of my FW... Also... Do you know of a great way or product to brighten the black, make her shine alittle more?, Julie
On my FW, I used Goop carefully to clean, then sewing machine oil to protective coat it. My FW had been obviously sitting unused for 30+ years when I got it, so it's been sitting now for a month - just breathing, relaxing. I'll go back and re-oil the mechanics and Liquid Gold the exterior when I go to use it. Other's have suggested careful use of TR-3 Resin Glaze (a car product), but have said to be really careful not to get it on the decals. I hear tell it fills in hairline cracks and buffs up to a 'clear coat' type shine... but I haven't personally tried it yet. |
Originally Posted by Bennett
Question to those who would know, what is special about a Bell machine. Other than it looks interesting and very clean, I'm not sure why the price is (what I would consider) high? Is it a rare one?
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=8751380 |
Originally Posted by jljack
So glad to see you back....and that you are recovering from the "crud"!!
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Originally Posted by kwendt
Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
Don't want to use rubbing alcohol - messes up the finish. Ask me how I know :roll:
On my FW, I used Goop carefully to clean, then sewing machine oil to protective coat it. My FW had been obviously sitting unused for 30+ years when I got it, so it's been sitting now for a month - just breathing, relaxing. I'll go back and re-oil the mechanics and Liquid Gold the exterior when I go to use it. Other's have suggested careful use of TR-3 Resin Glaze (a car product), but have said to be really careful not to get it on the decals. I hear tell it fills in hairline cracks and buffs up to a 'clear coat' type shine... but I haven't personally tried it yet. |
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