My estate sale find 2-20-11!

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02-21-2011, 11:37 AM

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littlehud

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What great finds. Congrats.

02-21-2011, 11:51 AM

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I don't which was more exciting...the machine has tension issues right now, but I am working on her!
That box though..wow...a very rare find for around here...and for $5.00 I could not grab it fast enough!

Clean and oil the machine, put Singer lube in the motor if there are grease ports. Change the needle and make sure the flat of the needle is to the right and thread needle left to right.

yep, I know all that..just wish I could figure out why the tension is like it is...need to find a manual!

02-21-2011, 08:20 PM

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sueisallaboutquilts

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Nice machine!!
Don't tell me she used ALL her fabric???!!! lol :D

02-23-2011, 08:33 PM

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Nice machine!!
Don't tell me she used ALL her fabric???!!! lol :D

I seriously doubt she used it all...I am thinking she took it with her...hehehe

02-25-2011, 02:03 PM

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I currently have two Spartans, and they are terrific for quilting. Easy to oil and regulate. I use a Kenmore for mending projects, but if I am quilting, the Spartan does the best. It is the same as the Singer 99 but without the light, so if you need a direction book, the 99 will work, and all the attachments too. Enjoy!

02-25-2011, 02:07 PM

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Butterflyblue

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I love that sewing box! I've never seen one like that.

05-03-2011, 04:36 PM

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debidoo

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Just go to Google and type in Spartan sewing machine manual. It has a site there that will show give you the manual and it tells how to adjust the tension. I bought a Spartan and that is how I found the manual. Good luck