Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
You can tell your son that many of us prefer a machine with some (or even a lot) of wear. I generally find that the more use a machine has had, the better it sews for me. It may be because the machine is well-broken in, or it may be that the machines with fine decals look that way because it wasn't that great a stitcher in the first place, and therefore wasn't used as much. I know for sure I'm not the only one who prefers a machine that's seen some use.
Thank you, crossstitcher. I was able to use the info on the picture site while my son was still here. That may not have been a good idea, 1) My computer won't load pictures transferred from the pre board changeover and 2) we saw a pristine Redeye and now he feels bad that mine is somewhat worn. I tried to tell him that the wear on the bed and around the bobbin winder only means she was well used and well loved and I am happy to have most of the upper decals in good shape.
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You can tell your son that many of us prefer a machine with some (or even a lot) of wear. I generally find that the more use a machine has had, the better it sews for me. It may be because the machine is well-broken in, or it may be that the machines with fine decals look that way because it wasn't that great a stitcher in the first place, and therefore wasn't used as much. I know for sure I'm not the only one who prefers a machine that's seen some use.
[ It seems Grandma sewed on it until just before she died at 85. Now to figure how to remove the layer of hardened grime without hurting the decals.
You can gently wipe the grime with a cotton ball soak in the waterless handcleaner "Goop" (without pumice) available at Walmart and lots of othere places. Just go gently to be sure that you aren't scrubbing the grime into the decals. Another way is to soften the grime with clean sewing machine oil and gently wipe the grime away with cotton balls. The cotton balls won't scratch like fabric or paper towels.
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You can gently wipe the grime with a cotton ball soak in the waterless handcleaner "Goop" (without pumice) available at Walmart and lots of othere places. Just go gently to be sure that you aren't scrubbing the grime into the decals. Another way is to soften the grime with clean sewing machine oil and gently wipe the grime away with cotton balls. The cotton balls won't scratch like fabric or paper towels.
Texas Jan
Hi! I'm Cathy. I just joined the Quilting Board. So many people at the TOGA at my house yesterday were talking about this board that I just had to jump on and take a look. WOW! I recognize so many names. Even Miz Johnny who I had the fun of meeting at the ISMACS convention in Nashville in October.
I collect vintage sewing machines. I love working on the mechanical wonders much more than sewing on them.
I do quilt some and when time allows I do sew some craft type things. My time tends to be limited as I am away from home 3 to 4 days a weeks taking care of my elderly mother and working at my job near her home.
I hope that I can contribute something useful now and then.
Cathy (AKA Kaki)
I collect vintage sewing machines. I love working on the mechanical wonders much more than sewing on them.
I do quilt some and when time allows I do sew some craft type things. My time tends to be limited as I am away from home 3 to 4 days a weeks taking care of my elderly mother and working at my job near her home.
I hope that I can contribute something useful now and then.
Cathy (AKA Kaki)
I am sorry I had to leave early, but we have 8 grandkids staying till Friday! Grampa can only handle so much and he gets tired! Grammama has to come to the rescue and keep all these guys entertained!
I can't wait to get the other hinges. We will just keep trying until somethig clicks!
Nancy
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Let's play a game. It's called "What is it?" from tantalizing CL pictures.
http://wichitafalls.craigslist.org/atq/2769906381.html
When asked the model or for another picture with the machine itself, the seller said she thought it was a Singer. I had already figured that from the cabinet style and the poor dangling 2-button foot controller.
http://wichitafalls.craigslist.org/atq/2769906381.html
When asked the model or for another picture with the machine itself, the seller said she thought it was a Singer. I had already figured that from the cabinet style and the poor dangling 2-button foot controller.
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Bennett,
This comment may show my age. but....What is it?....."that's the 64 thousand dollar question"
Cathy
This comment may show my age. but....What is it?....."that's the 64 thousand dollar question"
Cathy
I may be able to see it in person today or tomorrow.
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Nancy,
I just gave your husband the extra hinges. I'm crossing my fingers that one combo works.
"fix that 28 with blunt force" Let us call that gentle persuasion. I was actually just opening up the thread embrasure.
It was so tight that the thread popped through it, therefore giving the thread a momentary super high tension and causing the upper thread to bunch up on the bottom (AKA thread barf). I hope that was clearer that mud.
Cathy
I just gave your husband the extra hinges. I'm crossing my fingers that one combo works.
"fix that 28 with blunt force" Let us call that gentle persuasion. I was actually just opening up the thread embrasure.
It was so tight that the thread popped through it, therefore giving the thread a momentary super high tension and causing the upper thread to bunch up on the bottom (AKA thread barf). I hope that was clearer that mud.
Cathy
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