Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
Originally Posted by Ohio Star Quilter
Originally Posted by Lucky Patsy's "Mom"
Excuse me for interrupting, but I have a vintage featherweight question. I bought a 1936 model yesterday, and took the bottom cover off to look. One of the wires (?) is covered with some sort of cream colored insulation which is flaking off. Does anyone know what this stuff is and why only one wire is covered? Is the flaking a sign that it should be replaced? Thanks in advance for any info you can give me!
Judy
Originally Posted by mpeters1200
What is Scott's Liquid Gold?
The spray Liquid Gold is a little easier to find than the pourable kind, but they are both available at Lowes.
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Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
Just cannot afford the prices but I keep hoping to come across one terrifically priced that speaks to my soul.
People (i.e., dealers) think they are worth more if they are hand made. The truth is, I'd much rather have one machine pieced--they hold up longer and in general, the workmanship is better.
I will now go and wait for the Quilt Police to show up at my door.[/quote]
Miz Johnny, I knew I liked you!! :-) :thumbup:
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Monica, I am not starting a list of the 328's, just curious as to the year of yours since you said it has plastic.
Nancy
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Originally Posted by kwendt
Hi all... I've been 'gone' for several weeks. Gosh! What a lot of new and great machines/info. fun.....
My husband has become ill with some sort of spinal bone disease, infection or ??? and the Drs. cannot figure it out. We've got 5 specialists now, and a bone biopsy looming this week.
My 'attendence' here will be spotty, to say the least.
Billy... .I have not forgotton your 301. Still collecting boxes and peanuts for it.
My husband has become ill with some sort of spinal bone disease, infection or ??? and the Drs. cannot figure it out. We've got 5 specialists now, and a bone biopsy looming this week.
My 'attendence' here will be spotty, to say the least.
Billy... .I have not forgotton your 301. Still collecting boxes and peanuts for it.
And yes, you use the Liquid Gold after the cleaning with a non-pumice like Goop or GoJo on the machine. Also, good for the cabinet.
Nancy
Originally Posted by Julie1
I have four machines and all of them are now considered vintage. Each of these machines has its use so I keep them all. My first machine was The Little Touch & Sew Singer model 67A3. Sold as a child's machine but it do any light weight straight stitch job there is. It is a electric, battery and hand crank model. My second machine was the Kenmore 3/4 size portable 158.10401. It is the one with the roses on the clam shell case. S/N 0003334. I got it in 1974. It is a work horse. Sears says it was made by Jaguar/Maruzen. My third machine is my favorite. It is a Winselmann made in Germany. It's S/N is 165773. The model is Hera. It can be used as either a hand crank or a treadle machine. I would love to know more about this machine. It has the long bobbins and I have never used the machine, thought in my cursory survey every thing seems to be in working order. My latest purchase was a Singer Slant-O-Matic 403A for $20 in the cabinet. S/N NB176382 so it should have been made in 1956. I love it. I need the knee bar for it .
Nancy
There was one spot on the machine that the machine shop guy didn't think he could get off. The previous owner may have put tape on her bed or something. He didn't know if he could get it all off as it affects the varnish. Would Scotts stuff get it off?
I don't have a cabinet for the machine. Just her and a plastic case until I can afford to get a cabinet and a little area in the house to put the cabinet in.
I don't have a cabinet for the machine. Just her and a plastic case until I can afford to get a cabinet and a little area in the house to put the cabinet in.
Originally Posted by Grandmother23
Billy can you help me out with a date? It is a Antcraft with a serial number of JA3493573. It is a pretty turquoise color. Pictures in a couple of weeks. Thanks Billy for the help once more.
Lauren
Lauren
Lauren can you post a picture?
Nancy
Originally Posted by purplefiend
Here's a picture of my Singer15-90.
Sharon W.
Sharon W.
I love the little doilly (spelling?) thing you put on the spool pin!
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Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
Take a look at the cool colors of this vintage Brother machine. Please tell me I'm not the only one who can just see a whole room decorated in those colors with the machine being the focal point. LOL
http://fresno.craigslist.org/hsh/2341372738.html
http://fresno.craigslist.org/hsh/2341372738.html
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