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07-27-2011, 12:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Phyllis nm
Sunday after I tried to arrange my machines for a walking path.
I decided no more machines, I not looking any more.
Monday after shopping for food I came home started reading my mail when I got an e-mail from a friend” saying her friend wanted to get rid of 2 machines and I called her. Well you know the rest. Never say never!
I don’t know where the ID on these are, I am sure I paid to much for the portable but it ran so good and seems to be complete. The cabinet one was $100, is that to much? I did not know they had attachments for these machines. I’m sure what I will do with them. The chain stitching I have is done with commercial machines, much faster and better coverage.
my W&G portable/case
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-130994-13.htm
W&G /cabinet
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-130994-13.htm
I decided no more machines, I not looking any more.
Monday after shopping for food I came home started reading my mail when I got an e-mail from a friend” saying her friend wanted to get rid of 2 machines and I called her. Well you know the rest. Never say never!
I don’t know where the ID on these are, I am sure I paid to much for the portable but it ran so good and seems to be complete. The cabinet one was $100, is that to much? I did not know they had attachments for these machines. I’m sure what I will do with them. The chain stitching I have is done with commercial machines, much faster and better coverage.
my W&G portable/case
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-130994-13.htm
W&G /cabinet
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-130994-13.htm
I think you did well! Post the attachments in the attachment thread. I would love to see how they work!
07-27-2011, 02:06 AM
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The only way I know how to scan and save is in corel draw and it is a CDL file you can’t open it with out the program. How ever I just bought “office” when I install and learn it,mabey I can. I need a computer tutor.
The 45page book list these:binder-braider-corder-corder foot-cutting guage-edge stitcher-embroidery-gatherer-guide-hand attachment-hemmers,26-27-28-29-30-31-32-hemstitcher-quilter-ruffler-tucker-traveling case. I had no idea it could do any of these things. The little pointed pieces are different hemmers.O yes, the treadle is 1904 and the portable is 1930.
The 45page book list these:binder-braider-corder-corder foot-cutting guage-edge stitcher-embroidery-gatherer-guide-hand attachment-hemmers,26-27-28-29-30-31-32-hemstitcher-quilter-ruffler-tucker-traveling case. I had no idea it could do any of these things. The little pointed pieces are different hemmers.O yes, the treadle is 1904 and the portable is 1930.
07-27-2011, 02:10 AM
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Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Heehee!
My daughter is sewing a pair of pants right now, and she ran into trouble doing the top stitching with her Janome TB30, birds nests underside.
I told her she could use one of my machines. I told her that I have a couple that produce beautiful top and bottom stitches. Well, the look of horror on her face made just made me laugh. I told her not the TREADLES, but my 401 or FW. She said maybe...no that's okay. Well, I got the 401 out, set it up, did a test run with fabric and thread. And she said "Your machine WINS".
So, she sits down to work with the 401, hits the foot pedal, and says "oh, man, this machine goes". heehee She also said " that big hunker of a thing goes faster than my Janome". So now, she is getting use to the 401's speed and learning to control the machine to use for her top stitching. I told her she could still try a treadle. :)
My daughter is sewing a pair of pants right now, and she ran into trouble doing the top stitching with her Janome TB30, birds nests underside.
I told her she could use one of my machines. I told her that I have a couple that produce beautiful top and bottom stitches. Well, the look of horror on her face made just made me laugh. I told her not the TREADLES, but my 401 or FW. She said maybe...no that's okay. Well, I got the 401 out, set it up, did a test run with fabric and thread. And she said "Your machine WINS".
So, she sits down to work with the 401, hits the foot pedal, and says "oh, man, this machine goes". heehee She also said " that big hunker of a thing goes faster than my Janome". So now, she is getting use to the 401's speed and learning to control the machine to use for her top stitching. I told her she could still try a treadle. :)
I sold my Janome after I found a 401g in the trash... I liked how it felt even though it didn't sew... So I bought a Singer 500 - then I found a 403 at GW - now that is the BOMB (sold the 500) It is simpler and easier to work on and has more adjustment for the stitch widths. My DD hasn't reconciled - she still is using a stupid Viking she took with her when she moved out. DIL uses a Singer 503 I fixed up for $5. Her mother can't figure out how I got her to sew in 1 day after she begged the kid to learn for years. :mrgreen:
I got my sister hooked on the 403 and she got a 404 for her GD - that kid can SEW! I got a 404 for my GD but her mommy can't figure it out so it sets. (that GD doesn't relate to me so much as the others) One day DD the electronics will go out again on the Viking - she will try out the 404...
07-27-2011, 03:41 AM
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Interesting ad on Craigslist. Pfaff treadle in parlor cabinet from Europe.
http://wichita.craigslist.org/atq/2515434041.html
Tommie
http://wichita.craigslist.org/atq/2515434041.html
Tommie
07-27-2011, 03:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Phyllis nm
I don’t know where the ID on these are, I am sure I paid to much for the portable but it ran so good and seems to be complete. The cabinet one was $100, is that to much? I did not know they had attachments for these machines. I’m sure what I will do with them. The chain stitching I have is done with commercial machines, much faster and better coverage.
my W&G portable/case
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-130994-13.htm
W&G /cabinet
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-130994-13.htm
my W&G portable/case
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-130994-13.htm
W&G /cabinet
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-130994-13.htm
I just put one more parlor cabinet in my garage. I am almost filled in my path. :-o
07-27-2011, 04:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
You don't want me for an idol. Remember all the talk about my basement? I am tackling boxes of dishes I've stored beside my dryer for the past FOUR years. (I put them away so I could get out Christmas decorations. Four years ago.) Some of it is Japanese luster, which I collect, but some is just plain STUFF. The dryer hose has come loose at some time in the past, and the boxes are covered with lint. It flies in my eyes and up my nose and probably in my hair. I'm taking a break right now because my eyes are itching and I'M TIRED OF WORKING, LOL. If I get black lung from the lint, someone has to sue Whirlpool, OK?
I keep hoping I'll find the key to the china cabinet when going through these boxes, but no such luck. I'm pretty sure it's in a bone jar that I packed away sometime back in the mists of time.
Incorrigible.
I keep hoping I'll find the key to the china cabinet when going through these boxes, but no such luck. I'm pretty sure it's in a bone jar that I packed away sometime back in the mists of time.
Incorrigible.
07-27-2011, 04:09 AM
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Originally Posted by deplaylady
These two are in my neck of the woods, but they put a reserve on them. They have a Spartan, too, but last time it went to $35 and never hit the reserve price and got relisted, so my guess is this one will have a high reserve on it also. Too bad since I wouldn't have to pay shipping.
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=8266522
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=8266467
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=8266522
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=8266467
07-27-2011, 04:50 AM
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You should be able to take that broken part to a welding shop and have it brazed or torch welded. HTH's
You should be able to take that broken part to a welding shop and have it brazed or torch welded. HTH's
07-27-2011, 04:56 AM
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Originally Posted by dirty1mom
Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by deplaylady
I wrote them an email and told them the same thing. They sent me a reply 3 days ago saying "Thank you, that worked and we are updating the listing." Only they never updated the listing.
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07-27-2011, 05:01 AM
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Originally Posted by quilt addict
Was excited but now sad. This is the first machine (Singer 127, alloted March 19, 1924, Serial # G0710265) that has gotten the entire spa treatement. It was BAAADDD. So I thought it was a good candidate for me to learn on. Well turned out beautifully. So last night I was doing the last assembly and hoped to put in a treadle and try sewing with it. I struggled to get the shuttle carrier back in. I was going to quit but got a phone call. Then went back and got it to slide into position. When I tightened the screw, the piece the holds it broke off. :cry:
So now decision:
1. Does it become a decorative parts machine?
2. Can I try some weld stuff to glue it together?
3. Look for replacement part 8444?
Oh well, on to the next lady waiting for spa treatment.
So now decision:
1. Does it become a decorative parts machine?
2. Can I try some weld stuff to glue it together?
3. Look for replacement part 8444?
Oh well, on to the next lady waiting for spa treatment.
Billy
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