Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
Originally Posted by PJisChaos
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
If this is a replica Singer Sphnix, the serial number may be on the bottom of the machine. If it is the vintage Singer, the serial number is found top right hand corner, bobbin winder side.
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
After reading your conversation on FM quilting with the 66, I realized that I had never tried to FM with my Lotus 66-1, and I even have that embroidery cover. Now, you got me wanting to play with my Lotus 66 again. :) Another project for the summer; maybe I will make some mug rugs or bday cards while trying to FM with the 66-1.
Glenn, what do you use for a foot on your 66 to FMQ! A 'big foot', hopping embroidery foot, darner foot, or the embroidery foot that came with that plate???
Originally Posted by marge
Could someone please date these machines.....also how many were made, and where? A friend has just recieved them from his family and would like to know.
thanks, Marge
thanks, Marge
Originally Posted by olebat
Pat, Pat, Pat.
I feel good.
The last couple of days have been spent trying to de-gunk and fee the newly acquired 201. It was like digging out dried play dough. Then, I had a devil of a time getting the ring back under the springs on the bobbin race, after having removed it to clean petrified lint. While the oil worked on the 201, I worked on routine maintenance on a couple of 66's, oil, lube, mostly tension adjustments. Even mended a lab coat on one of the 66's. Finally replaced the belt on the Domestic Fiddle Base, and fished miles of thread from the hub and top of the Pitman, and re-oiled it. Back to the 201, it wouldn't pick up the bobbin thread. Lunch. Trouble shoot the needle – yep, in sideways. Fixed. Minor tension adjustments . . . and it sews like a pro. Wow. That's another 4 machines in good working order now.
Started maintenance logs and inventory cards on all of them. Feet for one 66, bobbin winding tire for the other, feet for the Domestic, fix-it-kit and oil for each one of them, ink well for the 201 cabinet. I almost feel organized. Nap time deserved, but scrubbed, need to transfer the tag for my new vehicle. Night at the dinner theater with friends, and PLAY TIME TOMORROW!!!
Whoop, whoop, Pat, Pat.
I feel good.
The last couple of days have been spent trying to de-gunk and fee the newly acquired 201. It was like digging out dried play dough. Then, I had a devil of a time getting the ring back under the springs on the bobbin race, after having removed it to clean petrified lint. While the oil worked on the 201, I worked on routine maintenance on a couple of 66's, oil, lube, mostly tension adjustments. Even mended a lab coat on one of the 66's. Finally replaced the belt on the Domestic Fiddle Base, and fished miles of thread from the hub and top of the Pitman, and re-oiled it. Back to the 201, it wouldn't pick up the bobbin thread. Lunch. Trouble shoot the needle – yep, in sideways. Fixed. Minor tension adjustments . . . and it sews like a pro. Wow. That's another 4 machines in good working order now.
Started maintenance logs and inventory cards on all of them. Feet for one 66, bobbin winding tire for the other, feet for the Domestic, fix-it-kit and oil for each one of them, ink well for the 201 cabinet. I almost feel organized. Nap time deserved, but scrubbed, need to transfer the tag for my new vehicle. Night at the dinner theater with friends, and PLAY TIME TOMORROW!!!
Whoop, whoop, Pat, Pat.
Nancy
Originally Posted by mpeters1200
I had not before seen a sewing machine that didn't have zig zag on it, though now I realize they also have machines that don't have reverse. I'm learning a TON reading this shop. When the time comes, I hope I'll figure out if it can FMQ or not.
I know Glenn really likes his 66 and can't wait to hear his opinion on FMQ on the 66.
I know Glenn really likes his 66 and can't wait to hear his opinion on FMQ on the 66.
Nancy
[quote=PJisChaos]
I would love to see your treadle wall hanging that you started. Please post here. A number of us love to see more than the machines, quilting projects too!
Have fun treadling! :)
Love the quilt top! I didn't realize you were piecing the machines, I figured you were using a panel! I'd love to have that pattern - who makes the pattern? I could make that quilt with the colors of my machines!
Nancy
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
I would love to see your treadle wall hanging that you started. Please post here. A number of us love to see more than the machines, quilting projects too!
Have fun treadling! :)
Nancy
Originally Posted by jtapp9
http://cgi.ebay.com/SINGER-401A-401-...item1e62c3e570
Do you think this is worth $125. I offered $100 and he counter offered. I don't really mind that price but then the shipping is $37.
I really wanted the 500 but from what I'm reading the only difference is the looks...this is still cheaper than the 500's and I can learn to live without the space age look..lol
Do you think this is worth $125. I offered $100 and he counter offered. I don't really mind that price but then the shipping is $37.
I really wanted the 500 but from what I'm reading the only difference is the looks...this is still cheaper than the 500's and I can learn to live without the space age look..lol
Nancy
Originally Posted by colleen53
i am looking on a new singer , sphnix i believe for a serial number.. cann anyone help with this?
Nancy
Originally Posted by marge
Sorry forgot to list the # A73776 GL851108 or could be
GI851108
thanks Marge
GI851108
thanks Marge
If it is a GL, those records are lost, and we only know it was made sometime after 1935.
Hope this helps.
Nancy
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I don't drop the feed dogs and I get a much nicer stitch. I use either the teflon slider or better yet a piece of clear vinyl that I purchase from wal-mart .. Cut the size you want to cover over the bed of the machine and make an opening big enough for the needle to go through the vinyl, keeping the feed dogs covered with the vinyl. Tape the vinyl down with clear shipping tape or lately I'm using blue painters tape just to keep it flat when moving the quilt around. Leah Day has very good tips and videos on her site I think it is daystyledesigns.com. Not positive on that but try it and watch some of her videos, they are so helpful. When doing a large quilt I cover a big share of my table with vinyl.
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