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I got an amazing machine on eBay today...anyway, amazing to me!! It looks absolutely GREAT!! 1917 Western Electric. It has been cleaned up and it works!! I got it really, really, ridiculously cheap....I couldn't hardly believe it. Tell me what you think. BTW....my DH is gonna KILL me!!! LOL...oh well.
Awesome machine. She looks like new. Congrats.
Awesome machine. She looks like new. Congrats.
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I got an amazing machine on eBay today...anyway, amazing to me!! It looks absolutely GREAT!! 1917 Western Electric. It has been cleaned up and it works!! I got it really, really, ridiculously cheap....I couldn't hardly believe it. Tell me what you think. BTW....my DH is gonna KILL me!!! LOL...oh well.
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Originally Posted by jljack
I got an amazing machine on eBay today...anyway, amazing to me!! It looks absolutely GREAT!! 1917 Western Electric. It has been cleaned up and it works!! I got it really, really, ridiculously cheap....I couldn't hardly believe it. Tell me what you think. BTW....my DH is gonna KILL me!!! LOL...oh well.
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I just got a 1914 Singer Red Eye with the back clamping feet.
I wondered if you would know where I can purchase additional pieces for it such as a quarter inch foot etc etc.
Do they make these for my machine to accomodate the latest type of quilting on a machine if you know what I mean?
I bought a walking foot that I can use on my Featherweight for example.
I hope this pic comes through.[/quote]
What a beautiful machine. If it needs a new home I will more than willing to send you my address. lol Kathie
I wondered if you would know where I can purchase additional pieces for it such as a quarter inch foot etc etc.
Do they make these for my machine to accomodate the latest type of quilting on a machine if you know what I mean?
I bought a walking foot that I can use on my Featherweight for example.
I hope this pic comes through.[/quote]
What a beautiful machine. If it needs a new home I will more than willing to send you my address. lol Kathie
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Originally Posted by jljack
I got an amazing machine on eBay today...anyway, amazing to me!! It looks absolutely GREAT!! 1917 Western Electric. It has been cleaned up and it works!! I got it really, really, ridiculously cheap....I couldn't hardly believe it. Tell me what you think. BTW....my DH is gonna KILL me!!! LOL...oh well.
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Mickey, what a beautiful machine. The cabinet is exquisite. I've never seen one like that. What year was it made? Lucy
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Originally Posted by jljack
I got an amazing machine on eBay today...anyway, amazing to me!! It looks absolutely GREAT!! 1917 Western Electric. It has been cleaned up and it works!! I got it really, really, ridiculously cheap....I couldn't hardly believe it. Tell me what you think. BTW....my DH is gonna KILL me!!! LOL...oh well.
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My ebay buy arrived yesterday...1910 "redeye" with case and luckily bobbin case. She does work but needs a good oiling. I won the bid with 14 others already bidding. I waited for the last few seconds in hopes of winning high bid...and I did all of 55.00 plus 27 shipping...not bad...
I also was lucky enough to find a 1951 301 at a local school tag sale on Sat. I loved seeing all your vintage machines and felt the need to join the club. Went out to the sale just in hopes of finding either a featherweight or 301...prefering the 301 based on gear driven. Got there right as the doors opened at 9 and ran thru only looking for the machines...
Well just as I was abt to leave, hitting the last table a man stood in the way and as he moved "there she was"...OH MY, I couldn't get to her fast enough to see her condition, if she had a bobbin case and worked. Knowing what to look for thanks to all of you.
They stated they did not know if she worked, selling "as is" and I inspected but no bobbin case...But her body was in Mint Condition, not a scratch or ding on her...So I picked her up and off I went to pay her ticket price of $30.00...My sewing Angels have been with me and my recent finds. I took her down to our local Singer dealership who specialize in fixing vintage Singers and she'll be ready to go by Sat. She just needs a good tuneup of oil, and a few minor replacements i.e. foot pedal.
Now it's the hunt for a White Featherweight reasonably priced...I'll need more then one Angel for that....
I also was lucky enough to find a 1951 301 at a local school tag sale on Sat. I loved seeing all your vintage machines and felt the need to join the club. Went out to the sale just in hopes of finding either a featherweight or 301...prefering the 301 based on gear driven. Got there right as the doors opened at 9 and ran thru only looking for the machines...
Well just as I was abt to leave, hitting the last table a man stood in the way and as he moved "there she was"...OH MY, I couldn't get to her fast enough to see her condition, if she had a bobbin case and worked. Knowing what to look for thanks to all of you.
They stated they did not know if she worked, selling "as is" and I inspected but no bobbin case...But her body was in Mint Condition, not a scratch or ding on her...So I picked her up and off I went to pay her ticket price of $30.00...My sewing Angels have been with me and my recent finds. I took her down to our local Singer dealership who specialize in fixing vintage Singers and she'll be ready to go by Sat. She just needs a good tuneup of oil, and a few minor replacements i.e. foot pedal.
Now it's the hunt for a White Featherweight reasonably priced...I'll need more then one Angel for that....
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Billy, can you tell me what a "hand crank" is? Thanks, Lucy
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Originally Posted by dirty1mom
Found a Singer 206K on CL. 1953 Aluminum. One of the first zig-zags, electric in cabinet. Looks god so does cabinet. Seller says knows nothing about machine, make offier. So, how much do I offer?
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