Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
02-01-2012, 09:43 AM
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02-01-2012, 10:30 AM
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A bowling buddy asked me if I knew of anyone who would pay $25 Cdn for this little sewing machine she had kept in her hall closet for a few years. ( She probably got it for free, as she volunteered at a Women In Need shop.) Told her I'd look at it and then take it to guild if I wasn't interested, here in our area I haven't seen any interest at all in these cute machines. (& I didn't know it was a featherweight when I bought it...hehehe). I've made one care quilt with it, it's so cute....I don't really have the time to play with it or space for it....and DH said....what do you want with that old thing (the case is intact & not smelly, but not many attachments)......but here she is anyway....and I think she's here to stay! After looking up her serial # I see she was "born"" in 1948
02-01-2012, 10:33 AM
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Speaking of tables, there's one listed in the Dallas area now with a 403. Looks like they are willing to split the pair if anyone is interested.
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/art/2826791399.html
http://dallas.craigslist.org/ftw/art/2826791399.html
02-01-2012, 10:33 AM
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no1jan was looking for a bobbin winder, I found a site that might have one. [email protected] I do not know if the prices are fare or out of line. Billy can answer that for you. Iam always looking for parts. You never know when you might need one, my old machines are tough and really have never neede much. Glenn
02-01-2012, 12:10 PM
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Singer sewing machine oil if formulated for machines and is still made in the USA and is perfectly fine. Nancy you correct don't use old oil or oil that has turned dark since it has started to degrade. A good synthetic sewing machine oil is good also. If you would like to try clock oil go to www.merrits.com/clock Go to the oil section and look for P617 pocket oiler(1.75 each or 1.50 for a dozen) this is a good oil to try and see if you like it. They have some high quality very expensive oils on the site also that I use on the antique clocks from the 1850's. All these oils are good and without parafin to glog up parts. I use both singer and mostly clock oil because I always have large amounts on hand for my 50 or so antique clock. Just use the best sewing machine oil you can find. Singer is not the only oil out there. Google sewing machine oils to find more.
02-01-2012, 01:19 PM
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One other thing, Nancy make sure the oil as no detergents or kerosene in it.
02-01-2012, 01:35 PM
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Addiction
Oh I am so bad.
I have no room for more machines and wanted to try and get some redone and off to a new happy owner. So what am I doing picking up two more projects today. Well the price was so good I couldn't pass it up. I got a Singer Touch and Sew 
in a cabinet and a Singer 500 in a cabinet. Both the cabinets need some cosmetic work.
I hope I can resell the Touch and Sew after a good bath and new oil for the $25 that I paid for both with not much work. I will not spend any money on this one and I do agree they are not worth much.
The 500 has more missing parts, face plate, top and tension disks. No cams came with it either. What was I thinking?
I will try to post some pictures this weekend of these sad ladies.
I have no room for more machines and wanted to try and get some redone and off to a new happy owner. So what am I doing picking up two more projects today. Well the price was so good I couldn't pass it up. I got a Singer Touch and Sew in a cabinet and a Singer 500 in a cabinet. Both the cabinets need some cosmetic work. I hope I can resell the Touch and Sew after a good bath and new oil for the $25 that I paid for both with not much work. I will not spend any money on this one and I do agree they are not worth much.
The 500 has more missing parts, face plate, top and tension disks. No cams came with it either. What was I thinking?
I will try to post some pictures this weekend of these sad ladies.
02-01-2012, 02:00 PM
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Oh I am so bad. I have no room for more machines and wanted to try and get some redone and off to a new happy owner. So what am I doing picking up two more projects today. Well the price was so good I couldn't pass it up. I got a Singer Touch and Sew in a cabinet and a Singer 500 in a cabinet. Both the cabinets need some cosmetic work.
I hope I can resell the Touch and Sew after a good bath and new oil for the $25 that I paid for both with not much work. I will not spend any money on this one and I do agree they are not worth much.
The 500 has more missing parts, face plate, top and tension disks. No cams came with it either. What was I thinking?
I will try to post some pictures this weekend of these sad ladies.
I have no room for more machines and wanted to try and get some redone and off to a new happy owner. So what am I doing picking up two more projects today. Well the price was so good I couldn't pass it up. I got a Singer Touch and Sew in a cabinet and a Singer 500 in a cabinet. Both the cabinets need some cosmetic work. I hope I can resell the Touch and Sew after a good bath and new oil for the $25 that I paid for both with not much work. I will not spend any money on this one and I do agree they are not worth much.
The 500 has more missing parts, face plate, top and tension disks. No cams came with it either. What was I thinking?
I will try to post some pictures this weekend of these sad ladies.
02-01-2012, 03:39 PM
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I have a bobbin winder on my website: www.thequiltgal.com.
02-01-2012, 03:51 PM
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I just placed an order! Can't wait! We don't have a sm shop around here and I've never gotten my hands on the lubricant for the motor or gear cogs. I've ordered some!! AND...a walking foot for my Featherweight!! HURRAY!!!
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