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Originally Posted by justtrish
Okay, I have finally found a 301...
The owner is asking $70.00 and the machine has been listed since the middle of August.
What should I offer.. I was thinking $50.00???
The owner is asking $70.00 and the machine has been listed since the middle of August.
What should I offer.. I was thinking $50.00???
Sharon W.
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Originally Posted by chris_quilts
Originally Posted by Bennett
I keep looking at this one. Is it really green? Manufactured that way? Why leave the stitch length selector plate black? It just seems odd to me. http://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/atq/2534751959.html
Edit: Just noticed motor is black also like the stitch length selector. It might be a 201 - kinda looks like mine. Green may not be original color but still like it. Price is reasonable if it works.
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Originally Posted by purplefiend
Originally Posted by chris_quilts
Originally Posted by Bennett
I keep looking at this one. Is it really green? Manufactured that way? Why leave the stitch length selector plate black? It just seems odd to me. http://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/atq/2534751959.html
Edit: Just noticed motor is black also like the stitch length selector. It might be a 201 - kinda looks like mine. Green may not be original color but still like it. Price is reasonable if it works.
Is that thing really green or is it the light? or is it 'patina' of some sort?
That green machine is a 201, mine is a hand crank/treadle machine.
Originally Posted by grayhare
I had posted about a pink Dressmaker sewing machine that I just feel in love with. I am thinking of purchasing it. Is it easy to find parts for this machine? I have not been able to find information on this specific looking model. I have been told that it comes with a knee bar, no foot pedal. Any information or thoughts would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Nancy
Originally Posted by Charlee
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Just finished a tutorial on machine binding using a Davis NVF and Singer 328; can be found on my blog.
I spent late last night (very early morning) trying to improve the look of my machine binding work. This is what I came up with after many trial and errors.
I spent late last night (very early morning) trying to improve the look of my machine binding work. This is what I came up with after many trial and errors.
I absolutely LOVE the duct tape on the attachments!! It made me smile!! :)
Nancy
Originally Posted by Candace
A question for those who may know...what paint touch up manufacturer and color do you use for black Singers? I went to JoAnnes and there are at least 4 or 5 and I had no idea which would be better, an acrylic base an oil base etc. Some said shine finish, some didn't and I didn't want to guess. Which do you use and like best? I've got a black 319 that has some chips I'd like to touch up.
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My treadle moves better now. I pulled out all kinds of thread and junk from the moving parts. Then I put some Triflow grease on those places that join and move. It moves a lot smoother now.
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by Candace
A question for those who may know...what paint touch up manufacturer and color do you use for black Singers? I went to JoAnnes and there are at least 4 or 5 and I had no idea which would be better, an acrylic base an oil base etc. Some said shine finish, some didn't and I didn't want to guess. Which do you use and like best? I've got a black 319 that has some chips I'd like to touch up.
Nancy
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Originally Posted by jackkip
Hi everyone. I need a little help. I am in the market for a restored Treadle machine. I have the cabinet. Last year I purchased a machine and cabinet. I had plans on restoring both pieces. Well, let's just say I did better on the cabinet than I did the machine. It is still in pieces and my hubby has given up on me ever putting it back together. Today he told me, "just go and buy a machine that is already done". So now my mission is to find the perfect treadle machine. Any suggestions on where to start? Thanks in advance :D
You didn't tell us what you own now: the cabinet and the machine that needs to be reassembled.
If it is a Singer 66, 99, 15, or 201, this site may be of help to you in reassembling the machine.
http://www.tfsr.org/publications/tec...achine_manual/
I did find a lotus 66 on CL. But the lady wants 225 for the machine and cabinet. I think it is way to much. I would rather pay that much for a machine head that is really good working order.
As far as getting the one back together. I am very bad about starting a project and never finishing. I tend to get bored. I know I should probably try again.
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Originally Posted by jackkip
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Originally Posted by jackkip
Hi everyone. I need a little help. I am in the market for a restored Treadle machine. I have the cabinet. Last year I purchased a machine and cabinet. I had plans on restoring both pieces. Well, let's just say I did better on the cabinet than I did the machine. It is still in pieces and my hubby has given up on me ever putting it back together. Today he told me, "just go and buy a machine that is already done". So now my mission is to find the perfect treadle machine. Any suggestions on where to start? Thanks in advance :D
You didn't tell us what you own now: the cabinet and the machine that needs to be reassembled.
If it is a Singer 66, 99, 15, or 201, this site may be of help to you in reassembling the machine.
http://www.tfsr.org/publications/tec...achine_manual/
I did find a lotus 66 on CL. But the lady wants 225 for the machine and cabinet. I think it is way to much. I would rather pay that much for a machine head that is really good working order.
As far as getting the one back together. I am very bad about starting a project and never finishing. I tend to get bored. I know I should probably try again.
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