Wrap on vintage machines
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Installing a new wrap but not using it for pins can actually return the machine to an “authentic-looking” appearance, since wrapped machines were so common back in the day and it’s not unusual to see old photos of one. Carefully inserting a few decorative pins to explain the wrap can add interest as display.
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I kind of like how they look, as well as how utilitarian they are. I've been trying to figure out a way to make one that won't get in the way of the light on my Featherweight, will have some sort of thick back on it (like the flexible plastic on those semi-disposable cutting boards) to protect the machine and will actually have a little fluff in it so the pins can go straight in, but stop at the protective backing.
We'll see what I can come up with.
We'll see what I can come up with.
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I kind of like how they look, as well as how utilitarian they are. I've been trying to figure out a way to make one that won't get in the way of the light on my Featherweight, will have some sort of thick back on it (like the flexible plastic on those semi-disposable cutting boards) to protect the machine and will actually have a little fluff in it so the pins can go straight in, but stop at the protective backing.
We'll see what I can come up with.
We'll see what I can come up with.
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Well, Joe - mechanically speaking there may be abuse but from what I've found they are like roaches you can't kill those old black machines and they run faster for trying. As far as how they look - at least they look used - very well used. We should do some kind of picture thread with the rags on the machines maybe see how creative we can go with it.
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I kind of like how they look, as well as how utilitarian they are. I've been trying to figure out a way to make one that won't get in the way of the light on my Featherweight, will have some sort of thick back on it (like the flexible plastic on those semi-disposable cutting boards) to protect the machine and will actually have a little fluff in it so the pins can go straight in, but stop at the protective backing.
We'll see what I can come up with.
We'll see what I can come up with.
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Pin cushion on the arm was usually put there by a seamstress who did lots of dress making and used lots of pins in her sewing. She sewed very fast and needed a quick place to put pins. This was not abuse this was very functional and a needed place for pins without it being on the table. I got this bit form researching the net and and reading about sewing history in the library. I wish I could remember the book.
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