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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-15-2015, 09:40 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,901
Posted By Dotte

Quick update on my quest to sew on my Granny's...

Quick update on my quest to sew on my Granny's treadle again. Thanks to Macybaby, I now have a working shuttle, bobbins and needles. I made a temporary belt using a suggestion I found on this site....
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-06-2015, 06:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,901
Posted By Dotte

Does anyone have any ideas about cleaning up the...

Does anyone have any ideas about cleaning up the rust pitting on the slides and feet plate? As you can see in the picture they are both pitted pretty bad. Also the front slide plate is missing....
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-06-2015, 06:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,901
Posted By Dotte

Jon, What great info you have provided. I am so...

Jon, What great info you have provided. I am so excited and will start looking for these items right away. Finding attachments for her was a bit of a problem. I just happened onto some that was...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-06-2015, 10:35 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,901
Posted By Dotte

Need help finding a shuttle, bobbin & needle

Look at my little "Unique"; she belonged to my Granny Ray. I have lots of fond memories of listening to and watching my Granny sew on this treadle. My mom found her at my Aunt's house and brought...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-24-2015, 12:50 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 6,121
Posted By Dotte

The black wooden egg was also for repairing the...

The black wooden egg was also for repairing the fingertips of gloves. Most gloves in the 50's were hand sewn and the handle on wooden egg was used to insert into the fingertips of gloves that needed...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-05-2015, 01:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,016
Posted By Dotte

Isn't it possible to remove the guts of a good...

Isn't it possible to remove the guts of a good motor and replace the bad ones in the nice blue motor housing so everything would still match? I was just wondering.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-19-2014, 03:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,539
Posted By Dotte

Champanier, You can also put a link that will go...

Champanier, You can also put a link that will go to your saved manuals in files on your computer. It is the same principle as jumping within a section of a book. Go to your help section in your...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-19-2014, 03:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,539
Posted By Dotte

I say go for it on the spreadsheet Champanier. ...

I say go for it on the spreadsheet Champanier. It was the whole purpose of the share to collaborate ideas.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-19-2014, 03:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,539
Posted By Dotte

I like the idea of the binder with the manual...

I like the idea of the binder with the manual inside. I make copies of the "most used need to know" pages of the manual to keep with the machine and store the real manuals in my craft room. I am...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-18-2014, 07:44 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,539
Posted By Dotte

My collection inventory

I thought I would share my method of keeping track of all my babies. I have thirteen now and my DH says no more until I give away some more of my machines. People give me machines to cleanup and...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-17-2014, 10:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 613
Posted By Dotte

Thanks for the help Rodney. I have viewed many...

Thanks for the help Rodney. I have viewed many of your posts since I joined and you are always sharing your great advise with everyone. I will let you know what happens.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-15-2014, 09:04 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 613
Posted By Dotte

Necchi535FA feeddog and clutch problems-Help!

I was given a Necchi 535FA recently. It cleaned up nicely. However, the feed dogs will only move slightly when just running the machine, but will not advance the material. Also the needle bar...
Forum: Main
06-09-2014, 02:06 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,134
Posted By Dotte

ER stitch remover scissors work great

I worked at a hospital ER and brought home one of the throw away small stitch remover scissors with a curved narrow cut blade. (It almost looks like a hook) They work great for snipping every 3rd to...
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