Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
03-22-2011, 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by quiltmouse
LOL, I meant is my machine too young?
ya'll have infected me! (sorry about the accent, lived in Tx 6 yrs) :mrgreen: ya'll is just such a good word! hee!
I found 3 antique machines on craigslist in the last 2 days, $20 each.
sigh!
ya'll have infected me! (sorry about the accent, lived in Tx 6 yrs) :mrgreen: ya'll is just such a good word! hee!
I found 3 antique machines on craigslist in the last 2 days, $20 each.
sigh!
I did clean up my Universal a bit tonight. Here's a few pics: http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...03630418tNyDfe
Really love all the little unique things about this machine, and I LOVE the color!
03-22-2011, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by quiltmouse
LOL, I meant is my machine too young?
ya'll have infected me! (sorry about the accent, lived in Tx 6 yrs) :mrgreen: ya'll is just such a good word! hee!
I found 3 antique machines on craigslist in the last 2 days, $20 each.
sigh!
ya'll have infected me! (sorry about the accent, lived in Tx 6 yrs) :mrgreen: ya'll is just such a good word! hee!
I found 3 antique machines on craigslist in the last 2 days, $20 each.
sigh!
Happy Treadler ~ what a wonderful job you did with the Universal. She looks almost new....are you interested in coming to Ohio and helping me clean a few <grin>
Judy
03-22-2011, 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by olebat
New (to my home) Singer 66 for $16
Well, not bad for the price. The mechanism seems OK via the hand wheel. Previous owners, or dealer, didn't know how to use the stress relief, and there are some nasty pinches in the
Speaking of cleaning – recommendations for surface cleaning of this 66?
Well, not bad for the price. The mechanism seems OK via the hand wheel. Previous owners, or dealer, didn't know how to use the stress relief, and there are some nasty pinches in the
Speaking of cleaning – recommendations for surface cleaning of this 66?
03-22-2011, 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Kitzone
Originally Posted by sew wishful
Originally Posted by Kitzone
New Project: White Rotary from around 1927. Crinkle finish with a knee control. Needs a spool pin and motor. Could anyone tell me where I might find either and what type of motor I need??
Thank you for any suggestions as I have been searching and feel like I am at a loss.... I am not even sure how to identify the Model Number. Maybe this one will have to go "As Is" to someone else. :oops:
Thank you for any suggestions as I have been searching and feel like I am at a loss.... I am not even sure how to identify the Model Number. Maybe this one will have to go "As Is" to someone else. :oops:
What does the rest of the cabinet look like?
Nancy was kind enough to share her vast knowledge and resources with me and I hope to have the SM up and running soon.
If you have extra time check out:
http://community.webshots.com/user/a...ession?start=0
03-22-2011, 04:02 PM
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Glenn, Thanks for clearing the myths about finishes and feeding. It makes sense to me and I appreciate the information. I hope you come to the VSMS Retreat! I need a good lesson on applying varnish or shellac! I want to have a smooth professional look without air bubbles!
Judy
Judy
03-22-2011, 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by kwendt
Hi olebat.... if someone hasn't mentioned it. Billy has a tutorial on how to clean these old gals. He uses kerosene and the cleaner GoJo the NON-PUMICE kind. His tutorial is really good. There's one on dismantling and one on cleaning....
03-22-2011, 04:41 PM
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I just posted a new tut on cleaning and reviving antique furniture(sewing cabinets) in the tutrorial section if you are interested. It is an alternative to refinishing. If we ask Billy nicely maybe we can get him to move it to VSMS for us. Glenn
03-22-2011, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Glenn
I just posted a new tut on cleaning and reviving antique furniture(sewing cabinets) in the tutrorial section if you are interested. It is an alternative to refinishing. If we ask Billy nicely maybe we can get him to move it to VSMS for us. Glenn
03-22-2011, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Kitzone
Originally Posted by quiltmouse
LOL, I meant is my machine too young?
ya'll have infected me! (sorry about the accent, lived in Tx 6 yrs) :mrgreen: ya'll is just such a good word! hee!
I found 3 antique machines on craigslist in the last 2 days, $20 each.
sigh!
ya'll have infected me! (sorry about the accent, lived in Tx 6 yrs) :mrgreen: ya'll is just such a good word! hee!
I found 3 antique machines on craigslist in the last 2 days, $20 each.
sigh!
Thanks, Judy. Really simple. I just use something called Goop & clean cottonballs. This machine was really clean to begin with, so it didnt take much!
Happy Treadler ~ what a wonderful job you did with the Universal. She looks almost new....are you interested in coming to Ohio and helping me clean a few <grin>
Judy
03-22-2011, 05:11 PM
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quote=BoJangles]
.....I was treadling away a few nights ago while my husband and girl friend watched TV. They didn't seem to notice anything either other than the sewing machine stitching away. Nancy[/quote]
LOL - I was thinking the very same thing and then I got to your post and read it! Those kind of things happen to me when my fingers or mouth are faster than my brain - gets me every time!
Cindy
.....I was treadling away a few nights ago while my husband and girl friend watched TV. They didn't seem to notice anything either other than the sewing machine stitching away. Nancy[/quote]
Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
[Well, my--aren't we liberal!! (Sorry, couldn't stop myself.)
Cindy
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