Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
06-13-2010, 06:34 AM
#2251
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can anyone tell me about this machine and what needles it will take?
I have pieces of a book that is mostly in German and a few pieces in english
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The front needle plate says Eldredge Mfg Co - patented Nov 30 1886 - Chicago/New York
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06-13-2010, 06:38 AM
#2252
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Originally Posted by dunster
That's a really nice offer, but I also have kids in San Diego. Can't get much further south. :) Let me know if you need something up here.
There seems to be quite a few nice machines up your way.
06-13-2010, 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by dunster
If it were a featherweight $25 would be a steal. Unfortunately that serial number is a model 15, not a 221, according to the Singer site. I understand they can be wrong... but given the price, it is probably the model 15. Sorry...
Originally Posted by frostiedee
I am looking at two vintage machines. One is singer model # ak848053. If my information is right(?) it's a 221-1 for $25. The second machine ia New Home model # 2645363 or 2645868 couldn't rtell if they were 3 or 8s. Can anyone tell me nore about these or where to go to get more information?
Thanks Frostiedee
Thanks Frostiedee
06-13-2010, 06:42 AM
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[quote=Crossstitcher
Here is the sister to your Free machine. Mine's name is Miss Cora. Got her from the granddaugther of the orginial owner. If you need a manual I can send you a copy of mine.[/quote]
Crossstitcher,
Thanks so much. Do you sew on yours? Yours is very nice looking. The cabinet is exactly the same. I don't know much about who they were made by. Another research project.
I have not been through all the drawers so not sure if there is a manual. I don't think so. I will pm you my email and address.
Here is the sister to your Free machine. Mine's name is Miss Cora. Got her from the granddaugther of the orginial owner. If you need a manual I can send you a copy of mine.[/quote]
Crossstitcher,
Thanks so much. Do you sew on yours? Yours is very nice looking. The cabinet is exactly the same. I don't know much about who they were made by. Another research project.
I have not been through all the drawers so not sure if there is a manual. I don't think so. I will pm you my email and address.
06-13-2010, 06:50 AM
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BZ, according to the chart I have, your machine takes a Boye 14 needle and a Boye 22 shuttle and bobbin... :)
06-13-2010, 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Charlee
BZ, according to the chart I have, your machine takes a Boye 14 needle and a Boye 22 shuttle and bobbin... :)
06-13-2010, 06:59 AM
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Laura,
In my experience the Singer treadles seem to be the easiest to find parts for. I have 2 Singer treadles, a 201K and 15-90(did a motorectomy), they both use common low
shank feet and modern needles.
You can also treadle some of the Japanese 15 clones, just do a motorectomy; plus they come in really pretty colors and will fit into a Singer treadle cabinet.
In my experience the Singer treadles seem to be the easiest to find parts for. I have 2 Singer treadles, a 201K and 15-90(did a motorectomy), they both use common low
shank feet and modern needles.
You can also treadle some of the Japanese 15 clones, just do a motorectomy; plus they come in really pretty colors and will fit into a Singer treadle cabinet.
The first machine is a Singer 201k and the other is a Singer 15-90
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06-13-2010, 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by SewExtreme
To me, the following story is hilarious but then I find humor in most things.
About 18 months ago before I knew anything about vintage machines I purchased this machine sight unseen except for email photos. My DD who lived near the machine's home, picked it up for me.
Last August my Dearest DIL was visiting and attended my quilt guild meeting with me and became very excited about quilting. She, being a non sewer, did not have a machine. I had several vintage and non vintage so I just gave this Singer 66 Treadle to her. Last week I had the privilege of visiting my son and his family and saw this machine for the first time since it left my home.
I was stunned to see it was a Red Eye and how beautiful the decals, etc. were. I am so glad my DIL has it and that she is excited about sewing on it. I need to replace the motor and then she will be all set.
Concerning cleaning, I have not cleaned it thoroughy as Billy has been teaching us. However, my son and I were kind of tinkering around with it. I had brought my GoJo non pumice cleaner with me so just kinda thought I would see how it worked. I will try to show before and after. It looked fairly clean before hand except for the wax droplets on the bed.
I even used GoJo on the wood just around the machine and loved the way it cleaned wood up also.
About 18 months ago before I knew anything about vintage machines I purchased this machine sight unseen except for email photos. My DD who lived near the machine's home, picked it up for me.
Last August my Dearest DIL was visiting and attended my quilt guild meeting with me and became very excited about quilting. She, being a non sewer, did not have a machine. I had several vintage and non vintage so I just gave this Singer 66 Treadle to her. Last week I had the privilege of visiting my son and his family and saw this machine for the first time since it left my home.
I was stunned to see it was a Red Eye and how beautiful the decals, etc. were. I am so glad my DIL has it and that she is excited about sewing on it. I need to replace the motor and then she will be all set.
Concerning cleaning, I have not cleaned it thoroughy as Billy has been teaching us. However, my son and I were kind of tinkering around with it. I had brought my GoJo non pumice cleaner with me so just kinda thought I would see how it worked. I will try to show before and after. It looked fairly clean before hand except for the wax droplets on the bed.
I even used GoJo on the wood just around the machine and loved the way it cleaned wood up also.
Billy
06-13-2010, 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by purplefiend
Laura,
In my experience the Singer treadles seem to be the easiest to find parts for. I have 2 Singer treadles, a 201K and 15-90(did a motorectomy), they both use common low
shank feet and modern needles.
You can also treadle some of the Japanese 15 clones, just do a motorectomy; plus they come in really pretty colors and will fit into a Singer treadle cabinet.
In my experience the Singer treadles seem to be the easiest to find parts for. I have 2 Singer treadles, a 201K and 15-90(did a motorectomy), they both use common low
shank feet and modern needles.
You can also treadle some of the Japanese 15 clones, just do a motorectomy; plus they come in really pretty colors and will fit into a Singer treadle cabinet.
06-13-2010, 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by quilt addict
Billy get some well deserved R&R and feel better. You have done suce a great job the shop runs its self!
No stress here! At least I hope we are not a source. Don't sweat the small stuff, and it is all small stuff.
God will take care of the rest.
No stress here! At least I hope we are not a source. Don't sweat the small stuff, and it is all small stuff.
God will take care of the rest.
And your right I never sweat the small stuff......
Billy
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