Originally Posted by EC
So DH and I took a ride to the Cape to follow up on a Featherweight posted on CL for $70. He came out of the garage carrying this
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Originally Posted by GrammaNan
OK, I finally clicked on this thread after how many months? The lap top I am using sits on top of a treadle sewing machine. I have unhooked the belt and I "treadle" while I type. I have changed the belt and have had my dad adjust it so many times that I am embarrassed to ask him again and it is still too loose. I cannot use it for sewing and it is so frustrating. I love this machine. Any suggestions?
You will have to do this a few time through the course of the belt stretching but it will eventually stop. Billy |
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Billy, Here's the number I came up with on this Hilton. Model 566-44A, J-A-20, Ser# 3062. Here's a few pictures also. Got the book and attachments with this one and it uses cams so you can zig zag and make button holes. The machine is all metal even have the orginial price tag. It went at an auction yesterday for $5.00. Having a hard time making it sew the motor is really good but it won't pick up the bobbon thread and when it does it still doesn't sew it skips really bad. :cry: any suggestions? Thanks
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Originally Posted by jackkip
OMG...no this guy did not have this many. Is this a current listing? I would love to go and see this guy. Yes, we could all chip in and help Billy out :)
Currently on ebay , vintage sewing machines, buy it now only. I forgot to add that he has 10 lots. OMG thats 500 machines in his Garage/warehouse!!! |
Originally Posted by Crossstitcher
Billy, Here's the number I came up with on this Hilton. Model 566-44A, J-A-20, Ser# 3062. Here's a few pictures also. Got the book and attachments with this one and it uses cams so you can zig zag and make button holes. The machine is all metal even have the orginial price tag. It went at an auction yesterday for $5.00. Having a hard time making it sew the motor is really good but it won't pick up the bobbon thread and when it does it still doesn't sew it skips really bad. :cry: any suggestions? Thanks
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Beautiful, she is awesome!
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SewExtreme: "Stefani, your machine is beautiful and I really love the color. Are you new to this cafe? If sew, Welcome!" Welcome to the shop!! Sounds like you are getting into the vintage machines to me!!! And trust me the machines will start following you home before you know it. I have no information on the White sewing machines other than the were being badged by Jaguar/Marzuen in the late 60's and the 70's. The same company that badged the Kenmore sewing machines. But you did get an incredible deal on the machine!!! Billy It can lower the feed dogs, so I am really excited about that, none of my other machines can do that. I'm going to practice some free motion quilting today on it. Now, onto my newest thrift store find! Get a load of this machine I got today. I love this color, its just too cute! Its a Sears Kenmore model 159.110, serial 5279. The motor has a model number also, and at first I thought that was the model of the machine itself. Its 5185. I think it's a child's machine? Its pretty small, but then again, its made very well, it seems too "advanced"(LOL) for a childs. What do you guys think? It's pretty dirty, I'm getting ready to clean it up. Again, does anyone know a free place online to find older manuals? I have no idea where to oil this one. I probably wont use it, I mainly got it just to sit in my room since its sooooo cute! |
Sorry for the bad pic, LOL!
The thrift store had a TON of old sewing machines. All machines are either $15-20! They have some that's not so old, either and some big names, like Berina,Pfaff, etc. There was so many I was overwhelmed. I wanted to come and ask you guys for some recommendations on which models to look out for. Any suggestions? |
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The number on this old Singer is too short to be listed anywhere, or at least where I could find it. Has anyone seen it somewhere? I am really curious.
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Number cast into the bed of the machine underneath is 517-1. Is this the number you are refering too?
Thank you for checking this out. We don't know where to begin. :shock: |
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