elnan

Sorry, I went back to the post and clicked on the link. My computer asked me if I wanted a different URL, so I went with that to get there, don't know why it doesn't accept the whole URL. An alternative is to google "Sally Walter Sewgreen" and it will also come up. In that article there was also a pg. showing a 185J, saying it was easy to convert it to a hand-operated machine.

Rodney

Thanks elnan! Let's see if this link works.
http://4h.wsu.edu/clothing/4HGoGreenActitivity.pdf
I really like the bean bag idea. It looks like a great project for kids to make and have something to take home with them.
There's also good info on hand crank conversions.
Rodney

redmadder

When you create a spreadsheet to keep track of what you have, where it was acquired, serial number and year, what you named it, when it was sold, its condition and so forth. You have too many if you can't keep the list up to date.

Mornigstar

If you already have 14 mostly Singer and you stop planning to buy 1 more. I want a 201 but from this area rather
than pay shipping .( Maybe I should have bought the one from Steve when I had the chance )
Saw 2 Fw this week but $275 & 350. but I have 2 in north and 2 in south so would still prefer the 201. Anybody in
central Ontario with a 201 to sell ?
Tues paid almost $ 200. for repair/service for computerized emb machine --could buy many vintage for that much but need to get bigger place to live then. Keep 2 set up ready to sew all the time.

Rodney

The fact that you even need a spreadsheet might be an indicator. But then, there's a big difference between the casual enthusiast like myself and those who actually have a purpose or purposes for their collections. I truly envy those of us here who can set a goal for their collection then stay with it and within the bounds they set for themselves.
My collection habits are more like "Ooohh Shiny!"
Rodney

NopahDesertRat

I guess I belong to the club. I once purchased a Kenmore from a thrift shop, for $20. I hadn't even looked at it, just knew it was a Kenmore. Got it home and realized it was a duplicate of my old standby I had since 1975. But the second one had been sorely neglected. No attachments or cams and had never had the bottom off to be serviced. It was in a cabinet that really didn't fit. After a lot of cleaning and polishing it purrs like my first one does!!! Great old machines.

Sideways

I think I might have collected too many machines because I'm not exactly sure how many I have anymore.

lovelyl

My problem is every time I sell or give away one, I end up buying two more... So I just think about the one that was re-homed and pretend I am paring down my collection.

makitmama

umm yes, that is me. I have 12 66's(most are parts machines, I tell myself), 3 Singer 15's, a single 201/301/221/222, a Willcox and Gibbs, and 8 japanese badged machines(which are my favorites). Also, two parlor treadles, 3 full treadles, and a storeroom full of tables. Plus a few others lurking around.

jlm5419

I acquired a 101 by accident. I went to buy a cabinet, and they threw the machine in for free. I can see why there aren't many around.