Originally Posted by jlhmnj
(Post 4731112)
Hi, doesn't seem to be much information on the net out there. Free started out around 1910 so it's not older than that. Around 1930 they bought out New Home and it sounds like you can use their dating system from 1930 on. There's also an address you can supposedly contact for more info,. Here's the link: http://www.ismacs.net/newhome/manufacture_dates.html. If all else fails post a picture and someone can probably give you a rough idea when it was made. Free went out of buisiness around '69 and are part of Janome. Good Luck
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Nancy and ValleyQuilterMo, so sorry to hear that you both lost your beloved horses. It sounds like they both had wonderful loving lives with you.
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Hi Everybody
I just found this site the other day and love it. I also just found this thread and have been reading it since 6:00 am this morning. I posted the following in the vintage section and got some great info on the machine but thought maybe someone would know more about it here also. Forgive me if I shouldn't have posted it twice. This past weekend my mother gave me a 1952 Premier Sewing Machine. It's a dark green with etched plates on front and back with a built in lamp on the back. I can't find a lot of info on it. I do know it was made over seas and supposedly suppose to be heavy duty. One of the ladies said it was a Japanse 15 clone. If anyone can give me any info on it I would appreciate it. I would really like to have instructions on how to thread it and the bobin. Like an idiot we left it at my mom's by mistake when we were packing and now I've got a 5 hour drive to go back and get it. I'm really looking forward to spending hours here catching up on all the great info. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ngMachine3.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ngMachine2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...inMachine1.jpg |
Originally Posted by Quilter7x
(Post 4731811)
Nancy and ValleyQuilterMo, so sorry to hear that you both lost your beloved horses. It sounds like they both had wonderful loving lives with you.
Sammy was a once in a lifetime horse - I was very luck to have him. Now, my other horses have big shoes to fill, especially the one who is to be Sammy's replacement. I had Sammy in my life longer than any man, although, my DH comes in a close second at 25 years! Thank you all for your concern and well wishes. Miriam what a neat name - your little guy has a lot to live up to with a name like that! Ok Ya'll I got it! My 'Candace' is sewing a perfect stitch! I am making a little Christmas wall hanging and she is sewing perrrrrrfectly! Ya know what the problem was? I hate to admit it - but, the belt was toooooooooo tight! The treadle belt was slipping ever so slightly, and since I am not use to the sound this machine makes, I didn't notice the slipping! Geeze! Not a needle problem, - and Candace I agree with you I am sticking to the 206X13's that this machine likes - not a treadling problem, not an adjustment problem, a simple belt problem! You guys know the coolest thing about this machine - besides the fact that I am treadling a machine that does decorative stitches - the NEEDLE position is adjustable! The needle can be moved left, right, middle, and in between! That means I can set it up to get a perfect 1/4" seam! I love it! Nancy |
Originally Posted by jillnjo
(Post 4731806)
Is the serial no. behind the head on the base of the machine? My no. reads C242208. On the link you posted, I can't see any match unless I don't know how to read the info. Anyway, thanks so much. I have "Pauline" up and running so nicely and that's what I really want!! It's fun to sew with!! Nancy.
Jon |
Originally Posted by mlsa
(Post 4731948)
Hi Everybody
I just found this site the other day and love it. I also just found this thread and have been reading it since 6:00 am this morning. I posted the following in the vintage section and got some great info on the machine but thought maybe someone would know more about it here also. Forgive me if I shouldn't have posted it twice. This past weekend my mother gave me a 1952 Premier Sewing Machine. It's a dark green with etched plates on front and back with a built in lamp on the back. I can't find a lot of info on it. I do know it was made over seas and supposedly suppose to be heavy duty. One of the ladies said it was a Japanse 15 clone. If anyone can give me any info on it I would appreciate it. I would really like to have instructions on how to thread it and the bobin. Like an idiot we left it at my mom's by mistake when we were packing and now I've got a 5 hour drive to go back and get it. I'm really looking forward to spending hours here catching up on all the great info. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ngMachine3.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...ngMachine2.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...inMachine1.jpg Nancy |
Originally Posted by jlhmnj
(Post 4731995)
No didn't see a match. Here's a number you can try, I believe it's for Janome who own the New Home / Free name: New Home Dating: 1-800-631-0183. Also noticed some Free manuals in ismacs.net if you need one and there is a model "C" manual, perhaps the C in your serial number stands for that.
Jon Nancy |
Originally Posted by melinda1962
(Post 4730278)
Bennett, This will sound crazy, but flip the bobbin to turn the other direction and try it, from clockwise to counter clockwise, or opposite from how it is turning anyway. Some machines are sensitive to this. Go figure. Worth a try.
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Nancy, I'm so glad you figured it out! I was feeling badly that you were having problems. On my black 319, I use a low shank 1/4" foot with needle in the center position and it does a great 1/4" seam. There are a couple low shank 1/4" on the market and any will work. The 319's are really gems and are wonderful machines!
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Originally Posted by miriam
(Post 4731601)
We got to meet Walter Obediah last night. He has a receding hair line with a ton of dark hair down over his little ears so he too looks like a little old man. He only weighed 6 lbs and 11 oz. I forget how tall but he is and inch shorter than any of the others - her smallest baby and the only one on time. The others were over due. DD is doing the best after a baby of any time. Her BFF is an excellent midwife.
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