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08-12-2011, 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by jljack
So, on with the story about the Singer 1891 machine and treadle that Quiltncowgirl and I got and split.
Here's my 1909 66-1 in the cabinet now. I think she looks very smart in there!! But still not sewing...I have to check if the hook is moving. She was dry as sand when I got her, and I have been oiling her for days. Some stuff is still really really tight.
More pics on the pics thread. The coffin top, etc.
Here's my 1909 66-1 in the cabinet now. I think she looks very smart in there!! But still not sewing...I have to check if the hook is moving. She was dry as sand when I got her, and I have been oiling her for days. Some stuff is still really really tight.
More pics on the pics thread. The coffin top, etc.
I did find that she performed much better after numerous oiling and sewing practices. I did have to play around with the tension to get a pretty stitch, a trial and error method. I learned to treadle with the 66 and at first have ugly stitches. If this is your first in treadling, be patient with yourself and the machine.
Gorgeous setup! Enjoy! And thanks for sharing!
08-12-2011, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid
My "new" Brother machine (from eBay), I LOVE the color---looks like Black Raspberry ice cream....yum. The only problem is that it broke out of the base during shipping and I can not get the remaining hinge out. It's crooked but stuck--big time. I'm having a hard time seeing underneath it but I'm hoping that there might be a screw or something that will release it.
Are you going to try to treadle this one? Say yes! You have to try treadling this pink baby at least once. Doesn't the Brother machine fit into a Singer cabinet? Looks like fun!
08-12-2011, 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Sewer65
Thank you for shareing your funny face green pepper.We have almost an acre in veg and flower garden,covered bridge and 2 fish ponds.I really enjoy things like this.
08-12-2011, 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by pennijanine
Here are some pics of my 301 zigzag attachment and the discs that I have.
08-12-2011, 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by jljack
So, on with the story about the Singer 1891 machine and treadle that Quiltncowgirl and I got and split.
Here's my 1909 66-1 in the cabinet now. I think she looks very smart in there!! But still not sewing...I have to check if the hook is moving. She was dry as sand when I got her, and I have been oiling her for days. Some stuff is still really really tight.
More pics on the pics thread. The coffin top, etc.
Here's my 1909 66-1 in the cabinet now. I think she looks very smart in there!! But still not sewing...I have to check if the hook is moving. She was dry as sand when I got her, and I have been oiling her for days. Some stuff is still really really tight.
More pics on the pics thread. The coffin top, etc.
08-12-2011, 08:45 PM
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Beautiful machine! :-D
Sadness about its condition after shipping! :-(
Sadness about its condition after shipping! :-(
08-12-2011, 08:50 PM
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Oh, no! Look at this Damascus. Put your sunglasses on first, though. :shock: :shock: :shock:
http://kpr.craigslist.org/fud/2543792794.html :|
http://kpr.craigslist.org/fud/2543792794.html :|
08-12-2011, 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by SewExtreme
Originally Posted by pennijanine
Here are some pics of my 301 zigzag attachment and the discs that I have.
08-12-2011, 09:08 PM
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http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=8391637
I have this exact machine, and it sews great!! I hate it is pickup only, because my two daughters both want mine, and I could fix that, now couldn't I.
I have this exact machine, and it sews great!! I hate it is pickup only, because my two daughters both want mine, and I could fix that, now couldn't I.
08-12-2011, 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by SewExtreme
Oh, no! Look at this Damascus. Put your sunglasses on first, though. :shock: :shock: :shock:
http://kpr.craigslist.org/fud/2543792794.html :|
http://kpr.craigslist.org/fud/2543792794.html :|
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