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08-08-2018, 10:40 AM

#411

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I knew there was a reason we got along... (my most recent machine cost 10 bucks)

Wait til you see what I just got for $5.

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08-08-2018, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Cari-in-Oly

Wait til you see what I just got for $5.

Does it have something to do with sewing?

08-08-2018, 02:12 PM

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Does it have something to do with sewing?

It's the machine and treadle base I posted about needing a pony express over on VSS. I've been looking for the convertible Brother cabinet for years but this will do. I have a set of Brother irons but they're broken and don't know if they can be fixed. This one is pressed steel I think.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]599185[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]599186[/ATTACH]

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08-10-2018, 05:41 AM

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That looks very cool.

08-11-2018, 04:44 AM

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I love my Brother. I found her at an estate sale for 25.00. Runs great and looks even better. I've heard louder zippers then this little beauty. Somehow I have lost my bobbin case ...does anyone know if it takes a regular class 15 case or do I have to order a special one for this machine? I used one from my Singer and for some reason,[ATTACH=CONFIG]599292[/ATTACH] the upper thread would not pick up the bobbin thread. I tried changing needles, re-threading and using a different bobbin...nothing works! Any help will be greatly appreciated!

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08-11-2018, 10:39 AM

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It should work fine with any 15 class 1o'clock bobbin case. Are you sure you have the needle in correctly and threaded the right way?

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08-11-2018, 02:49 PM

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I did change the needle and the thread...I will check on the upper tension. Don't think I did that. Thnks

08-11-2018, 05:55 PM

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The upper tension shouldn't have anything to do with whether the needle picks up the bobbin thread. I meant are you sure you threaded the needle the right direction? Also, did you put the bobbin in the case with the thread coming off of it in a clockwise direction? I did that wrong on my moms Brother for years without knowing it and it didn't make a difference but usually it does.

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08-11-2018, 07:23 PM

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I love the color of that blue brother. This forum is a bad place to hang out. Every time I come in here I see another machine to look for.
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08-11-2018, 09:35 PM

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I love the color of that blue brother. This forum is a bad place to hang out. Every time I come in here I see another machine to look for.
Jim

You shouldn't have to look too hard. Brother made many models in that blue/white color combo. I have around 40 Brother machines and several of them are this color. Here's a few -
[ATTACH=CONFIG]599321[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]599322[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]599323[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]599320[/ATTACH]

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