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I've taken mine camping several times, but no one seemed to even pay attention. I think you have to actually know what a sewing machine LOOKS like to be interested!!
That is the problem with todays society, people can't even slow down camping and enjoy the days gone past! I would for sure have stopped and been a pest!
Originally Posted by Damienvon3
Oh the 99 hand crank would be a hoot camping. Can you imagine how many people would stop and watch you in action, might even have a few volunteers to give you a rest. :thumbup:[/quote
Oh the 99 hand crank would be a hoot camping. Can you imagine how many people would stop and watch you in action, might even have a few volunteers to give you a rest. :thumbup:[/quote
I've taken mine camping several times, but no one seemed to even pay attention. I think you have to actually know what a sewing machine LOOKS like to be interested!!
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Well, here is my newest machine - a Morse, 15 clone made in Japan. I got it at a yard sale on Saturday for $20. The case is in pretty good shape too.
Billy what do you think? It sure is a pretty machine! Is this one of the better made 15 clones from Japan?
Nancy
Billy what do you think? It sure is a pretty machine! Is this one of the better made 15 clones from Japan?
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Originally Posted by Kitzone
I inherited a Singer 15-91 the other day and I am a little baffled. Attached to the pressure relieving thumb screw is a "Revco" release button. Has anyone else seen one of these and do they know the purpose?
I happen to love them because after I use a machine I just hit it take the tension off of the presserfoot and Store the machine. It keeps the spring from loosing any preload or strength while its sitting around doing nothing. In fact I always take the pressure off of the presserfoot no matter what.
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Originally Posted by Kitzone
I believe you have a Singer Tiffany. Your mother may be able to give you the serial number on the front so that you can get the exact date of manufacturing from Singer
http://www.singerco.com/support/serial_numbers.html
Here's another website that you can identify the model type if you do not know the serial number: http://www.sandman-collectibles.com/...r-machines.htm
You might also be able to gather information from Ismac's website: http://www.ismacs.net/faq.html
Hope this is helpful :)
Judy
http://www.singerco.com/support/serial_numbers.html
Here's another website that you can identify the model type if you do not know the serial number: http://www.sandman-collectibles.com/...r-machines.htm
You might also be able to gather information from Ismac's website: http://www.ismacs.net/faq.html
Hope this is helpful :)
Judy
I had already looked up the serial number (1917 birthday) but sandman's site had all the info to identify it.
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If anyone wants a cheap black longbed 301, there is one on yahoo group SewItsForSale for $125. She says she never could get the tension right.
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If you are going to attend a Ray White advanced seminar, those T&Ss are good to practice changing gears. It's fun to learn even if you don't plan on doing this type of repair very often.
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by Kitzone
I inherited a Singer 15-91 the other day and I am a little baffled. Attached to the pressure relieving thumb screw is a "Revco" release button. Has anyone else seen one of these and do they know the purpose?
I happen to love them because after I use a machine I just hit it take the tension off of the presserfoot and Store the machine. It keeps the spring from loosing any preload or strength while its sitting around doing nothing. In fact I always take the pressure off of the presserfoot no matter what.
Billy
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my singer feather weigh 221 is in shop hoping to get it by next friday found at a pawn shop made in 1955 hope to get by next friday waiting to do some quilt piecing on it folks on this board say it is great for that had been wanting one for some time has any one hear done any piecing on a featherweight would like to hear from you thanks billy for the site about old machine today people think new is better not always so sometimes old is better made better
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thanks for the reply. I will email them. I got a domestic rotary for $7.00. With shipping the total was $20.95. I am anxious to see how it arrives.
thanks for the reply. I will email them. I got a domestic rotary for $7.00. With shipping the total was $20.95. I am anxious to see how it arrives.
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Originally Posted by chergram
my singer feather weigh 221 is in shop hoping to get it by next friday found at a pawn shop made in 1955 hope to get by next friday waiting to do some quilt piecing on it folks on this board say it is great for that had been wanting one for some time has any one hear done any piecing on a featherweight would like to hear from you thanks billy for the site about old machine today people think new is better not always so sometimes old is better made better
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