Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
05-14-2010, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by mickey
remove tension assembly the little bar about 1 or 2 inches long is not part of the assemblage. have i missed it?
Sounds like you are well on your way to having a machine you can use with pride!!!
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05-14-2010, 01:13 PM
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I need to find my camera...The ones I mentioned I have downstairs, I will need to bring them up...
Sent DH to look for serial #AH629264 this is what he came up with on one of them. He thinks the other is a treadle but can't get to the number.
Sent DH to look for serial #AH629264 this is what he came up with on one of them. He thinks the other is a treadle but can't get to the number.
05-14-2010, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by quilt addict
Okay, I was going to start cleaning off space in my garage tonight to start the tutorial. But now I may "HAVE TO" go pick up another machine. I am picking up a free one also tonight in North County, ughhh this is terrible.
Billy or Char, what is this? The serial number is 7294439 but that makes it a 1886 model which doesn't jive with the picture. Singer said that serial number would be an Improved Family machine.
This is at a thrift shop but they advertise on CL too.
:?:
Billy or Char, what is this? The serial number is 7294439 but that makes it a 1886 model which doesn't jive with the picture. Singer said that serial number would be an Improved Family machine.
This is at a thrift shop but they advertise on CL too.
:?:
Charlee is right its a model 15 but are you sure your not missing any letter or letters before the serial? It could be an early one in the 1890's but I am thinking it is going to be a letter in front of the numbers. If you get it make sure to be super careful when you clean the exterior.
You guys are just blowing me away with all of these machines your coming up with.
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05-14-2010, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by quilt addict
Okay, I was going to start cleaning off space in my garage tonight to start the tutorial. But now I may "HAVE TO" go pick up another machine. I am picking up a free one also tonight in North County, ughhh this is terrible.
This is at a thrift shop but they advertise on CL too.
:?:
This is at a thrift shop but they advertise on CL too.
:?:
:shock:
05-14-2010, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by Terryl
Have you ever heard of a NECCHI machine? Local thrift store has one in a cabinet machine looks much better than the cabinet, has accessories, They're asking $75 for it. I didn't take the time to see if it runs, I wanted to check here before I "fell in love" with her.
Thanks,
TERRYL
Thanks,
TERRYL
It is a very expense and extremely nice machine to own. These are Italian machines and they are built with the precision of a Ferrari and were mainly found in the north eastern US. The reason being thats where most of the money was back in the day.
IMO you can not go wrong with one!!
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05-14-2010, 02:22 PM
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I just have to whine to someone who will understand. I bought a shed to put my vintage machines and extra stuff in since there is no room in my room for them. Of course we had a bad rainstorm here a while back and it leaked. Well I started tearing stuff out today and found out it looks like its been leaking for awhile. Both my vintage Vikings got soaking wet. The one was my old one that I bought new back in the late 70's the other was one my brother got off ebay for me. It was immaculate. Now the carrying case is a complete ruin and the machine is rusted and won't move and the books are mildewed. I am just sick. So I have decided that the vintage machines I do have need new homes some place with someone who has room to care for them. I am working on getting the Vikings moving again. Hopefully they both will. My 6370 is moving but it lost some more of its paint and the 6430 is rusted stiff. I just sprayed that one with oil to try and loosen it up. I worked so hard to get my 6370 running again and now this. I don't want anymore to be ruined. I moved my Kenmore in the house in the space where the treadle was just need to put the machine in the cabinet.
05-14-2010, 02:27 PM
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How awful that your machines got damaged. I truly feel for you. I know I can't help but, if I was near by I sure would. Tragic, for you, sorry sorry sorry. HUG
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05-14-2010, 02:30 PM
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Thanks wichypoo. I knew people on here would understand. I got kinda a blank stare from my DD.
05-14-2010, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by SewExtreme
Hi Melody, I bought a Singer Touch n' Sew in 1970 or maybe 1971 when I had my first daughter. In 1975 I was given a Bernina 830 (not to be confused with the current Bernina 830 :shock: ). Don't remember whatever happened to my Touch n' Sew though. Never thought it would be vintage someday... a little short sighted I guess. :roll: :roll:
05-14-2010, 02:40 PM
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Dama, I think you need to move here to the west coast with me...I have a 1000 storage units, and NONE of them leak!!
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