Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
#8291
[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
The Free takes a standard needle, and if I could get it for $100, I'd grab it and run.
I have a very nice Free treadle. Unfortunately, it's in my daughter's room, and by the time she's done knocking the knobs off and pouring nail polish on it it won't be worth saving. I have sewn on it, and sews great.
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
I have a very nice Free treadle. Unfortunately, it's in my daughter's room, and by the time she's done knocking the knobs off and pouring nail polish on it it won't be worth saving. I have sewn on it, and sews great.
#8292
Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
Originally Posted by BoJangles
QuiltnCowgirl that, I am pretty sure, is a Model 15. Look where the tension is - on the face of the machine. A Model 99 has the tension on the front side like most machines. Also, a Model 99 is a 3/4 size machine. Anyone else? I would bet on it being a 15.
Nancy
Nancy
I think I can't resist at least calling on the 15 tomorrow & then figure out how to explain to hubby that I am getting a 3rd sewing machine - and another old one at that! (my "current" 2 are a Singer Featherweight & a 403).
Oh, really??? Explaining number three is a problem??? Uh, try explaining number nine (which I still haven't done!!) and then we'll talk! LOL! I'm hoping my newest old machine is a 99..it looks like the one pictured, but not sure....I'll be letting you see it tomorrow!
#8293
Originally Posted by Randa
I think I can't resist at least calling on the 15 tomorrow & then figure out how to explain to hubby that I am getting a 3rd sewing machine - and another old one at that! (my "current" 2 are a Singer Featherweight & a 403).
Oh, really??? Explaining number three is a problem??? Uh, try explaining number nine (which I still haven't done!!) and then we'll talk! LOL! I'm hoping my newest old machine is a 99..it looks like the one pictured, but not sure....I'll be letting you see it tomorrow![/quote]
Ladies, no need to explain. There is no explanation to what just "is". I have around 150, and my husband doesn't challenge. (He'd like to, but I'm one mean broad, and he wouldn't dare.) In return, I'm all for him playing tennis and poker whenever he darn well feels like it. We like to see each other happy.
I'm waiting for him to come home right now and help me unload a new shelf so I can get some of these puppies up off the floor and free up some space.
#8294
Originally Posted by pennijanine
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Originally Posted by pennijanine
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.
This is just like the one I purchased last weekend!! I got the attachments without the case. I paid more and have to buy a belt and do a good cleaning!!
#8295
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Join Date: May 2010
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Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid
Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
Does anyone recognize what model this machine is?
It is on my local Craigslist for $50, including the cabinet!
It is on my local Craigslist for $50, including the cabinet!
#8296
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Location: Round Rock,Texas
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Originally Posted by whenpigsfly
Originally Posted by linhawk
I wonder why it said it was a model 69? When I saw the decals I thought Red Eye but after visiting Singer I thought they might have put the same decals on other models.
There IS a Singer 69, but it's an industrial machine: http://www.ismacs.net/singer_sewing_...sses-1-99.html
Did you double check your serial number?
#8297
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Location: Round Rock,Texas
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Originally Posted by Pins n' Ndls
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
#8298
Originally Posted by Randa
Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
Originally Posted by BoJangles
QuiltnCowgirl that, I am pretty sure, is a Model 15. Look where the tension is - on the face of the machine. A Model 99 has the tension on the front side like most machines. Also, a Model 99 is a 3/4 size machine. Anyone else? I would bet on it being a 15.
Nancy
Nancy
I think I can't resist at least calling on the 15 tomorrow & then figure out how to explain to hubby that I am getting a 3rd sewing machine - and another old one at that! (my "current" 2 are a Singer Featherweight & a 403).
Oh, really??? Explaining number three is a problem??? Uh, try explaining number nine (which I still haven't done!!) and then we'll talk! LOL! I'm hoping my newest old machine is a 99..it looks like the one pictured, but not sure....I'll be letting you see it tomorrow!
#8299
Originally Posted by Randa
Originally Posted by Randa
Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
Originally Posted by BoJangles
QuiltnCowgirl that, I am pretty sure, is a Model 15. Look where the tension is - on the face of the machine. A Model 99 has the tension on the front side like most machines. Also, a Model 99 is a 3/4 size machine. Anyone else? I would bet on it being a 15.
Nancy
Nancy
I think I can't resist at least calling on the 15 tomorrow & then figure out how to explain to hubby that I am getting a 3rd sewing machine - and another old one at that! (my "current" 2 are a Singer Featherweight & a 403).
Oh, really??? Explaining number three is a problem??? Uh, try explaining number nine (which I still haven't done!!) and then we'll talk! LOL! I'm hoping my newest old machine is a 99..it looks like the one pictured, but not sure....I'll be letting you see it tomorrow!
#8300
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: SoCal
Posts: 702
Thank you all for your help. Mon. I am heading to a Singer shop.
Can hardly wait to start piecing with it.
Can hardly wait to start piecing with it.
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