Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
#8251
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Nancy, I picked up a free "Free" and haven't even used it yet. I'm presently using the machine and treadle stand as a small cutting table.
Nancy
So I would guess this machine is between 1910 and 1920?
Nancy
#8252
Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
Maybe I've confused everyone. There are two machines I've posted, and from looking closer, now that I have been tutored by you guys, here's what I think they are. Let me know if I've got it right.
Maggie
#8253
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Originally Posted by vintagemotif
I was at an antique shop this afternoon when I spotted a treadle cabinet front drawer being used as a shelf. The owner of the shop had cut off the long pieces to the front drawer (long sliders) and mounted the drawer so that the tray part (backside) was against the wall. I thought that would be a cute way to decorate a wall in a sewing room. The drawer, now shelf, could hold light weight vintage objects and a mini quilt could be hung underneath. I have a front tray from a very badly ruined cabinet to a treadle that I got when I picked up my free Singer 9W1. The front tray and drawers were the only items worth saving after the treadle. I was planning on selling the front drawer, but after seeing this I may just hold onto it for this project. Has anyone else seen this done?
#8255
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[quote=BoJangles]
Here are pictures of the Free Treadle that a friend of a friend wants to sell me. Her parents have passed on and she want to sell this treadle. I think I could get it for under $100? I don't wants it if I have to find a special needle for it.
Nancy
I knew that I had just seen a cabinet like yours on Craigslist and I had wondered what it would look like opened up. This person is asking for $100: http://boston.craigslist.org/nwb/atq/2159975320.html
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Miz Johnny or anyone else, what do you know about a "Free" treadle. I have a friend of a friend who wants me to buy her "Free" treadle.
Does the Free take a special needle -- I have enough of those around here? The machine looks really good and it is in a parlor cabinet that completely closes up.
What do you guys think?
Nancy
Does the Free take a special needle -- I have enough of those around here? The machine looks really good and it is in a parlor cabinet that completely closes up.
What do you guys think?
Nancy
Nancy
#8256
I saw this on craigslist this morning - make offer on Singer 66 (head only) in Portland OR area -
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/for/2162748949.html
This might be a low-cost machine for someone in the area. I already have a 66.
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/for/2162748949.html
This might be a low-cost machine for someone in the area. I already have a 66.
#8257
Originally Posted by dunster
I saw this on craigslist this morning - make offer on Singer 66 (head only) in Portland OR area -
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/for/2162748949.html
This might be a low-cost machine for someone in the area. I already have a 66.
http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/for/2162748949.html
This might be a low-cost machine for someone in the area. I already have a 66.
Nancy
#8258
Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid
Can anyone tell if this is a model 201?
http://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/for/2163094197.html
http://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/for/2163094197.html
It all depends on what the faceplate looks like, and I can't tell from the picture.
Use this handy Singer ID guide
http://www.sandman-collectibles.com/...achines.htm#23
Or ask the seller for the serial #!
#8259
I am amazed at the educational value of this thread. I don't know how to put in links, but there is a beautiful Davis Vertical Feed on Craigslist in Modesto CA listing. I though someone might like to check it out.
#8260
Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid
Nancy
That one posted here is the Cabinet No.24 embossed with a Singer machine that looks like a Redeye possibly.
Link to cabinet: http://www.ismacs.net/singer_sewing_...net_23-24.html
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