Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
08-05-2012, 05:54 AM
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Back in June when DH was in the hospital, Charlee wrote me and told me instead of "flowers" to let me know she was thinking about me, she had our own Jennb, pick up a Wheeler Wilson Treadle base that Charlee had bought for me!!! Now how special is that !!!
Jennb has kept it for me all this time, and yesterday she met me in Ft Worth and brought it to me. Such special people make up this Board. Big thanks to Charlee for my "flowers" that will never wilt and to Jennb for bringing them to me!!
I have oiled them up and it turns like a dream. They are safely tucked away until fall, and hopefully I can put them to use with another head that I will write about soon.
DH is still home, and we go back to the oncologist next Wednesday to see if he is going to need another round of chemo and hospital time.
Texas Jan
Here are my new Irons
Jennb has kept it for me all this time, and yesterday she met me in Ft Worth and brought it to me. Such special people make up this Board. Big thanks to Charlee for my "flowers" that will never wilt and to Jennb for bringing them to me!!
I have oiled them up and it turns like a dream. They are safely tucked away until fall, and hopefully I can put them to use with another head that I will write about soon.
DH is still home, and we go back to the oncologist next Wednesday to see if he is going to need another round of chemo and hospital time.
Texas Jan
Here are my new Irons
Jan, I hope your DH's next trip to the Dr. reveals something good happening!
Nancy
08-05-2012, 06:28 AM
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Back in June when DH was in the hospital, Charlee wrote me and told me instead of "flowers" to let me know she was thinking about me, she had our own Jennb, pick up a Wheeler Wilson Treadle base that Charlee had bought for me!!! Now how special is that !!!
Jennb has kept it for me all this time, and yesterday she met me in Ft Worth and brought it to me. Such special people make up this Board. Big thanks to Charlee for my "flowers" that will never wilt and to Jennb for bringing them to me!!
I have oiled them up and it turns like a dream. They are safely tucked away until fall, and hopefully I can put them to use with another head that I will write about soon.
DH is still home, and we go back to the oncologist next Wednesday to see if he is going to need another round of chemo and hospital time.
Texas Jan
Here are my new Irons
Jennb has kept it for me all this time, and yesterday she met me in Ft Worth and brought it to me. Such special people make up this Board. Big thanks to Charlee for my "flowers" that will never wilt and to Jennb for bringing them to me!!
I have oiled them up and it turns like a dream. They are safely tucked away until fall, and hopefully I can put them to use with another head that I will write about soon.
DH is still home, and we go back to the oncologist next Wednesday to see if he is going to need another round of chemo and hospital time.
Texas Jan
Here are my new Irons
08-05-2012, 07:23 AM
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I saw it last weekend at the Sewing Museum garage sale and didn't buy it. It was the one I had a bit of buyers remorse about. I was going to call the next day about it, but DH went back into the hospital and I just didn't think about it again. Jenn called Thursday and said she was going back to get another load and the lady still had the 301 and was I interested. She had lowered the price, so I jumped on it. Jenn brought it to me along with the WW9 irons. The machine runs great, needs a bobbin holder and maybe a repaint. It is a 1952 Singer 301 (no A) Where the paint is worn through it is black, so either it was a repaint, or the base coat was black and then it was painted over. The "official" color is soft beige. Looks more Mocha to me, but I'm not an expert on these. Anyone, have any input???
The cabinet is the blonde wood trapezoid shaped cabinet, called the spinet. It is pretty neat the way it opens out. Mine needs some repair and restoration---Oh Skip???? I've got questions for you----
I think I got my $20.00 worth on this deal.
Texas Jan
The cabinet is the blonde wood trapezoid shaped cabinet, called the spinet. It is pretty neat the way it opens out. Mine needs some repair and restoration---Oh Skip???? I've got questions for you----
I think I got my $20.00 worth on this deal.
Texas Jan
08-05-2012, 09:00 AM
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Could someone steer me in the right direction? I know I saw a website that carries replacement thread guides for Singer machines. I need one like this... I can't remember the site though. Here's a photo of the guide I need:
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08-05-2012, 12:01 PM
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08-05-2012, 12:03 PM
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The cabinet the 301 came in is affectionately called a "Trappy" and is in demand. The machine is just really scuffed up and needs love. It doesn't look like a repaint at all. It would be a good candidate for a repaint job, though. Be prepared to spend up to $40-50 for a vintage bobbin case. There are repros. on the market but I would only buy one that has been tested. The cabinet is worth what you paid. The machine would be good to fix up or use for parts, so looks like you did good.
Texas Jan
08-05-2012, 01:28 PM
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Ok I have a machine we can't figure out what it it is. Glenn says to post the number 1094794 1 It is an old Singer with a motor in a case. Don't know if the motor or case are original - kind of doubt it. The machine is in very nice shape with minimal decals - I left the camera over some where - pics maybe tomorrow. It has a long bobbin and bobbin winder is near the top. Lots of space in the throat/harp. Glenn was like a kid in a candy store - very overwhelmed. I don't think he knew quite where to start in the mess. It is just a little disorganized... well a lot disorganized. I think we are going to fool with a potted motor for sure tomorrow. Then we went to the antique mall... and Goodwill.
08-05-2012, 01:51 PM
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08-05-2012, 03:45 PM
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Don't see the upper thread guide for your 201 but only the lower . On ebay there's a 99 thread guide set which the one piece MIGHT work. I would recommend a parts machine but the guide seems well attached to the head without a bit of work or possible breakage.
Is the hole clear in the casting for replacement or is guide broke off?
Jon
08-05-2012, 03:50 PM
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Well we were out at yard sales yesterday and I picked up another 500a, Rocketeer! The machine is amazingly clean and in very good shape. It came with 5 cams - which are just some of the decoratives stitches it doesn't do without a cam - several slant feet including a darning foot, ruffler, edger, zipper feet, etc., a manual (a biggy for me as they never have a manual), several nice class 66 bobbins, and some odds and ends. The down side is that it also came with a cabinet! Geeze, didn't women ever just use portable machines! I am sick of cabinets! Anyway, we got the whole thing for $30 - they were asking $50! I do love those Rocketeers! Now I have a 500a and a 503a - my favorite! I think I will sell my 401a as I don't use it anyway and now I don't need it!
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