Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
05-23-2011, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by miriam
Oil the thing up good and see what happens.
If all else fails, it has good top hats, throat plate, bobbin slide plate, motor & it has a good zig zag foot etc. Some of those parts will work on a 401, 403, 500 or 503 or maybe some of it will go on a 301...
The body of it probably has some aluminum in it and you probably can sell the manual on ebay...
I never did like those... does it show?
If all else fails, it has good top hats, throat plate, bobbin slide plate, motor & it has a good zig zag foot etc. Some of those parts will work on a 401, 403, 500 or 503 or maybe some of it will go on a 301...
The body of it probably has some aluminum in it and you probably can sell the manual on ebay...
I never did like those... does it show?
05-23-2011, 04:55 PM
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Hi
Does anyone have a Singer 631G? I haven't been able to find a lot of information about that model online.
Thanks,
Nancy
Does anyone have a Singer 631G? I haven't been able to find a lot of information about that model online.
Thanks,
Nancy
05-23-2011, 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Bronwyn, this is really interesting! I did not realize that there was someone actually 'stretching' machines! Geeze, a 20 1/2 inch harp space! I have the HQ 16 (16 inch harp space) long arm setup on a 10 foot table, I also have the Pfaff Grand Quilter with a 9 inch harp space, but to have a quilting machine with a 20 1/2 inch harp space without spending a small fortune would be something.
What do you mean you put your machine on a sewing table when you want speed? I would think having it on the frame would be the fastest way to quilt?
Nancy
G'day Nancy
Have been away for the weekend so my first chance to reply. When I use the Brother PQ1500S (similar to your Grand Quilter) on a table it's usually for sewing/piecing/etc. Like you, I prefer to quilt with it on a frame.
Sorry for the confusion.
Bronwyn;-)
05-23-2011, 05:07 PM
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Originally Posted by jtapp9
Originally Posted by shnnn
Originally Posted by Glenn
No Nancy we have a 26 foot tow behind with all the good stuff. Flat screen TV, airconditioning, full kitchen and bath. We camped all over Europe in a tent but we will never do that again. Glenn
It's CAMPING if you go to a CAMPgrounds and build a CAMPfire and cook on a CAMPstove. So, some of us like to take along a real mattress and our own toilets. Whats wrong with that!?! 8-)
We have a 28ft Travel Trailer that has been destroyed in the tornado's. Waiting on insurance to finalize so we can purchase a new 32ft one. Call it what you want but we spend the entire summer weekends at the local lake. Fishing, cooking outside, enjoying the view, drinking beer around the campfire. But when it hits 100degrees in the middle of the day, we like a little AC.
To keep this about sewing, I'm planning on my latest 301 to become a permanent summer piece in my new camper when we get it. Hopefully by next weekend!
Have a great trip Glenn!
:mrgreen:
Well I squeeze all that stuff into an Aliner camper trailer but then I'm on my own so it's easier to spread out!! For many years I've tent camped all over Australia, but decided these old arthritic, bones need to get up off the ground, hence the Aliner. Not sure which vintage machine I'd take camping, maybe one of the HC's, still keeping my eye out for an FW as my travel machine.
Bronwyn ;-)
05-23-2011, 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by canuckninepatch
Hello - I've been thinking for quite some time about purchasing a Featherweight, and finally took the plunge. I bought it from a local semi-retired sewing machine repairman who had advertised it on Kiji (similar to Craigslist). It's serial # is EH893383, which from what I've found on the internet means it was made in Scotland in 1951, am I correct? Anyway, both the machine and the case are in A-1 shape, but there is a musty smell inside the case (therefore right now the machine smell that way too). I put a little Lysol in some water, and used a damp rag to wipe the surface dirt of the inside and outside of the case, and dried it immediately. Now I have sprayed a clean rag well with Heavy Duty Febreeze, and have placed it in a small bowl which I have put into the case. I've propped the lid open slightly and am hoping that the smell may lessen. Any other tips for deodorizing the case?
At the weekend I picked up an 1890's handcrank machine with what looks like a homemade top cover lined with 1891 newspaper, it has a really bad musty smell because it's been stored in a garage and I'll be using NilOdor on a tissue. Will post photos of this machine (and others) in the next day or so, have other more pressing things to do today.
Bronwyn ;-)
05-23-2011, 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by HanNatNana
Originally Posted by canuckninepatch
Hello - I've been thinking for quite some time about purchasing a Featherweight, and finally took the plunge. I bought it from a local semi-retired sewing machine repairman who had advertised it on Kiji (similar to Craigslist). It's serial # is EH893383, which from what I've found on the internet means it was made in Scotland in 1951, am I correct? Anyway, both the machine and the case are in A-1 shape, but there is a musty smell inside the case (therefore right now the machine smell that way too). I put a little Lysol in some water, and used a damp rag to wipe the surface dirt of the inside and outside of the case, and dried it immediately. Now I have sprayed a clean rag well with Heavy Duty Febreeze, and have placed it in a small bowl which I have put into the case. I've propped the lid open slightly and am hoping that the smell may lessen. Any other tips for deodorizing the case?
At the weekend I picked up an 1890's handcrank machine with what looks like a homemade top cover lined with 1891 newspaper, it has a really bad musty smell because it's been stored in a garage and I'll be using NilOdor on a tissue. Will post photos of this machine (and others) in the next day or so, have other more pressing things to do today.
Bronwyn ;-)
05-23-2011, 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by SewExtreme
Thank you for sharing about Australia. That is one of the great things about this board... learning how things are done in other countries and also that many things are very similar to our own country. I have never traveled out of the US. My DH won't fly and I won't get on an oceanliner. That somewhat limits our travels. But, then again, there are so many beautiful things to see and enjoy here. I am sure that is true for you in Australia. :-D :-D
Now, I quite enjoy flying and a few years ago made enquired about flying lessons but the $$$'s put me off. Quite a turn around for someone who previously wouldn't set foot in an airplane? Btw, I also went on a cruise as that was something I had 'always' wanted to do....but I didn't really enjoy it as much as I thought I would. LOL
Totally agree about these boards educating us about each other's lifestyles...it's like travelling while sitting in our own homes.
GNO is something I would really enjoy but don't even know anyone who sews, let alone collects vintage machines. If anyone is interested in a DownUnder GNO let me know!! Would be such fun!
Bronwyn ;-)
05-23-2011, 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by greenini
Folks, question for FW'ers. My light jiggles and will go off if it's hit, will then come back on if it's rejiggled. How much of a job is it to make it right? And could I ask you to walk me thru it?
Also, my decals have faded, is there something to brighten them up or is replacement the only option?
Thanks in advance.
Also, my decals have faded, is there something to brighten them up or is replacement the only option?
Thanks in advance.
The decals really can't be re-done, but you can carefully clean them with Gojo or Goop and cotton balls. Just be careful to not rub and make the decals worse! You can also use Liquid Gold to shine up the machine.
Nancy
05-23-2011, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by QuilterGary
I had a nice visit with a retired Singer sewing machine repairman Sat. We talked about all of the good old machines. I told him that I just picked up a 201-2 in the dark art deco cabinet and a 15-91 in the blond art deco cabinet. He went on and on about the 201-2 being the best machine ever made. It is a keeper. Latter in the day I was at a LQS for some parts and he said the same thing about the 201-2. I might let the 15-91 get adopted out when I get it cleaned up. He also said on the newer singers up thru the model 620 was good machine or at least some of the early 600's. Just opion don't kill the messager.
Nancy
05-23-2011, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by QuilterGary
I had a nice visit with a retired Singer sewing machine repairman Sat. We talked about all of the good old machines. I told him that I just picked up a 201-2 in the dark art deco cab
BTW where is Minet and a 15-91 in the blond art deco cabinet. He went on and on about the 201-2 being the best machine ever made. It is a keeper. Latter in the day I was at a LQS for some parts and he said the same thing about the 201-2. I might let the 15-91 get adopted out when I get it cleaned up. He also said on the newer singers up thru the model 620 was good machine or at least some of the early 600's. Just opion don't kill the messager.
BTW where is Minet and a 15-91 in the blond art deco cabinet. He went on and on about the 201-2 being the best machine ever made. It is a keeper. Latter in the day I was at a LQS for some parts and he said the same thing about the 201-2. I might let the 15-91 get adopted out when I get it cleaned up. He also said on the newer singers up thru the model 620 was good machine or at least some of the early 600's. Just opion don't kill the messager.
Nancy
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