Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
#8301
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Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
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!
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.[/quote]
That's my kind of girl, Miz Johnny, those boys only go as far as you let them. They have have toys and game to play with so why can't we girls have a vintage lady or two, or three or so on.
#8302
Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
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.
I am sure interested in the Free treadle too, though, for me of course!
Nancy
#8303
Randa, would you please tell me what page your Davis is on in this shop? I want to look at your machine and compare it to my Davis VF and I can't find the picture.
Nancy
Nancy
#8304
Originally Posted by pennijanine
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
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.
Where do you live?
#8305
I did purchase the Davis NVF machine for $50, as well as numerous attachments: Davis, Singer, and National or Free (?). (Man, was that a fast trip, I had a family gathering today.) The machine needs a good cleaning! Lots of rust spots. The cabinet needs some repairs, and the treadle could use a good cleaning too. So, the story goes like this. The seller's son gave her this machine as a gift. He had found it at an antique shop for $50. He knew she wanted a machine like the one she had learned to sew on, old VS Singer, and made her wedding dress with. Her mom still owns the machine but her sister has claimed that machine even though the sister doesn't sew (time for a deal if you ask me). Well, this isn't the machine (VS yes, Singer no). Since it needs more work than she is willing to do, she put it up for sale. All she wants is a Singer VS treadle like the one her mom owns. And all I want is to play with this machine. Way cool looking and I hope it works! Now the eclectic attachments are another prize. Some are for this machine, others for Singer machines, and another set for what may work on my Free machine or possibly my Two Spools. The serial number is 2746650.
#8306
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
I did purchase the Davis NVF machine The serial number is 2746650.
Rust, rust, and more rust to clean!
[ATTACH=CONFIG]162094[/ATTACH]
I have the piece of wood that is missing in front.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]162095[/ATTACH]
Hinge area that needs work.
[ATTACH=CONFIG]162096[/ATTACH]
#8307
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
I did purchase the Davis NVF machine The serial number is 2746650.
Singer attachments
[ATTACH=CONFIG]162091[/ATTACH]
Maybe National or another Davis attachments?
[ATTACH=CONFIG]162092[/ATTACH]
#8308
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
I did purchase the Davis NVF machine The serial number is 2746650.
Congratulations! I would of bought that machine in a heart beat! What a good price too! The machine will really look good once you get it cleaned up -- it is already really pretty!
You go girl!
Nancy
#8309
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
I did purchase the Davis NVF machine The serial number is 2746650.
Nancy
#8310
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Congratulations! I would of bought that machine in a heart beat! What a good price too! The machine will really look good once you get it cleaned up -- it is already really pretty!
You go girl!
Nancy
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