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05-28-2011, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Charlee
Try any short shank darning/hopping foot...or release the pressure on the presser foot. The knob on top of the machine above the presser foot should release the pressure (or apply it) Another option is to remove the presser foot completely and sew without it...remembering to put the lever down each time! ;)
05-28-2011, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by greenini
Do you think someone ought to bother to tell the Pensacola person they've got a Supermatic, not a Grasshopper?
I don't believe I will ever get my Grasshopper, it was my MIL's and after she threw it across 20 ft at my DH and the cop who were trying to get her to the hospital to get checked out...well somehow it just has shall we say bad feelings associated with it???
I don't believe I will ever get my Grasshopper, it was my MIL's and after she threw it across 20 ft at my DH and the cop who were trying to get her to the hospital to get checked out...well somehow it just has shall we say bad feelings associated with it???
05-28-2011, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by greenini
Do you think someone ought to bother to tell the Pensacola person they've got a Supermatic, not a Grasshopper?
I don't believe I will ever get my Grasshopper, it was my MIL's and after she threw it across 20 ft at my DH and the cop who were trying to get her to the hospital to get checked out...well somehow it just has shall we say bad feelings associated with it???
I don't believe I will ever get my Grasshopper, it was my MIL's and after she threw it across 20 ft at my DH and the cop who were trying to get her to the hospital to get checked out...well somehow it just has shall we say bad feelings associated with it???
05-28-2011, 12:27 PM
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[quote=greenini]Do you think someone ought to bother to tell the Pensacola person they've got a Supermatic, not a Grasshopper?
Does anyone here have an opinion on which is the more desirable machine...the Supermatic or the Grasshopper? A Supermatic made it's way home with me from the auction last week and I know nothing about them...
Does anyone here have an opinion on which is the more desirable machine...the Supermatic or the Grasshopper? A Supermatic made it's way home with me from the auction last week and I know nothing about them...
05-28-2011, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by fabric whisperer
does anyone know what this foot's purpose is? I've seen some like it, but not quite... it came with my black case with my clone yesterday, but has the right fitting for son's Kenmore "tank" ~ ??? inquiring minds want to know :)
05-28-2011, 01:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Kathie S.
Originally Posted by fabric whisperer
does anyone know what this foot's purpose is? I've seen some like it, but not quite... it came with my black case with my clone yesterday, but has the right fitting for son's Kenmore "tank" ~ ??? inquiring minds want to know :)
My inclination is that it's an adjustable hemmer... but don't think I've ever seen one like that before...
05-28-2011, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Minnesota newbie
I'm a proud owner of a FW today,I've read every post and love seeing all the machines and the knowledge that you all have!My FW came in a wood round top case #AC613069 knee lever no foot pedal,other New home treadle in cabinet all the way to floor enclesed and treadle inside #4134573 theres a grayhound or something on bed of machine.any info would greatly be appreciated.My fiance'is having a ball getting these machines and cleaning per billys inst.Fun bullet type bobbins on both
Sharon W.
05-28-2011, 01:57 PM
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Thank you so much ,even though not fw sure is neat machine but i can't seem to find manuals for either sure appreciate your in put as to what i bought thanks.I'll keep looking for FW is my machine anygood I sure look to find one I better read up more b4 I buy another
05-28-2011, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Charlee
Originally Posted by Kathie S.
Originally Posted by fabric whisperer
does anyone know what this foot's purpose is? I've seen some like it, but not quite... it came with my black case with my clone yesterday, but has the right fitting for son's Kenmore "tank" ~ ??? inquiring minds want to know :)
My inclination is that it's an adjustable hemmer... but don't think I've ever seen one like that before...
http://www.thesewbox.com/catalog/ite...14/8821984.htm
05-28-2011, 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Minnesota newbie
Thank you so much ,even though not fw sure is neat machine but i can't seem to find manuals for either sure appreciate your in put as to what i bought thanks.I'll keep looking for FW is my machine anygood I sure look to find one I better read up more b4 I buy another
I tried to put the link to the group in here and it won't let me send it.
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