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02-15-2021, 11:16 PM
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Posted By Reginaromsey

Got it! Thanks to videos recommended here! ...

Got it! Thanks to videos recommended here!

thanks!
02-15-2021, 11:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,030
Posted By Reginaromsey

Singer 99 Lockup

All ready to sew except for needle clamp.
02-15-2021, 10:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,030
Posted By Reginaromsey

No, I hadn’t seen those two video’s and they gave...

No, I hadn’t seen those two video’s and they gave me the confidence to take the wheel off, apply a pair of locking pliers and more gentle rocking force than I was confident about. More oil and...
02-13-2021, 02:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,030
Posted By Reginaromsey

Singer 99K locked up

I was recently given a 99K, made in Great Britain that seems in perfect shape, no rust, no thread and fluff. However the hand wheel is locked, it only moves with force. The problem seems to be in the...
02-12-2021, 11:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,149
Posted By Reginaromsey

How did you unlock your 99k? I was recently...

How did you unlock your 99k? I was recently given one that seems in perfect shape, no rust, no thread and fluff. However the hand wheel is locked, it only moves with force. The problem seems to be...
11-10-2020, 09:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,273
Posted By Reginaromsey

I got a case bottom for 2 of my machines from...

I got a case bottom for 2 of my machines from EBay for $45 each.
10-18-2020, 05:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 412
Posted By Reginaromsey

Well, I’ve gritted my teeth and ordered one of...

Well, I’ve gritted my teeth and ordered one of the Chinese hand cranks in the mid range of prices. Probably all the same but if it fails to work, I have a Singer head it may work on. Let’s keep...
10-17-2020, 07:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 412
Posted By Reginaromsey

Question White brand hand crank?

I just rescued a pristine White Treadle head from becoming bookends. The case was one of the gorgeous 6 drawer treadles With one small nick. The owner had sold the base separately! Did White...
08-28-2020, 12:11 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 33,792
Posted By Reginaromsey

Cathy, I’ve been going through the older...

Cathy, I’ve been going through the older questions trying to find the one about the New Royal Treadle machine and found this one. I was given a New Royal A with Illinois Sewing Machine Co on the top...
08-22-2020, 09:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,482
Posted By Reginaromsey

Janey, I was just gifted a New Royal A treadle...

Janey, I was just gifted a New Royal A treadle head with Illinois Sewing Machine Company on the top of the arm. It needs love and oil, and I need some kind of manual since I’m not finding anything...
07-25-2020, 11:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,378
Posted By Reginaromsey

Amazon branded antique machine

I found the information about National and thought Aha! But the machine was supposedly a hand model only, and this is a treadle, and the owner says that Singer is etched into the underside of the...
07-25-2020, 11:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,378
Posted By Reginaromsey

I found the information about National and...

I found the information about National and thought Aha! But the machine was supposedly a hand model only, and this is a treadle, and the owner says that Singer is etched into the underside of the...
07-24-2020, 07:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,759
Posted By Reginaromsey

Thumbs up Thank you everyone who replied. I still...

Thank you everyone who replied.
I still wonder why all antique machines and many vintage Singers are Black like the first Model T! 😄
07-24-2020, 07:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,378
Posted By Reginaromsey

Question Amazon branded antique machine

I am casually looking through the Facebook Merchandise for sale page for Sewing Machines and found An obviously antique treadle for sale with the label Amazon in gold on the harp(?). The seller put...
07-23-2020, 03:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,759
Posted By Reginaromsey

Question Singer Crinkle Finish

I was looking as group of older Singers, one with the lovely Egyptian decals in new like condition as well as some of the other guided beauties. At the end of the row was one done in the black...
03-18-2020, 08:06 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,294
Posted By Reginaromsey

Thank you! I’ve found the manual online that was...

Thank you! I’ve found the manual online that was so helpfully located!
03-16-2020, 06:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,294
Posted By Reginaromsey

Question Davis Vertical Feed Treadle

I just bought a Davis Vertical Feed treadle machine for $15. She had said it was one with a hand crank, but was mistaken. For the price I took it anyway! When I saw it I thought it would be another...
10-01-2019, 01:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,361
Posted By Reginaromsey

I have a Pfaff Hobbymatic bought in Germany in...

I have a Pfaff Hobbymatic bought in Germany in 1981. I suspect it was either a less expensive model or an earlier one because it has none of the buttons. It is still going after 9 years of 220...
09-23-2019, 01:05 AM
Replies: 167
Views: 139,108
Posted By Reginaromsey

Helen Howes

Helen Howes is moving but she is still wonderful at finding items for older machines, particularly British and European. I just ordered a front slide and a hand wheel for my Jones treadle as well as...
09-13-2019, 10:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,857
Posted By Reginaromsey

As I was going through the little desk that was...

As I was going through the little desk that was moved to put the Two Spool cabinet and machine in its place I found a ring of ancient skeleton and other similar keys. I suspect my father found them...
09-07-2019, 05:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,857
Posted By Reginaromsey

Eldridge two Spool machine by National bought

The local Marketplace from Facebook listed an Eldridge Two Spool Treadle for sale at $150.00 with its original stand. I messaged the seller and asked to see it. Sure enough it has the capsule...
09-05-2019, 06:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,489
Posted By Reginaromsey

I have suddenly acquired several old machines...

I have suddenly acquired several old machines (they followed my home, can I keep them?). I’ve been able to find everything from hand cranks and slides, to complete accessory kits on EBay or from...
08-25-2019, 09:53 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,462
Posted By Reginaromsey

Machine needing a treadle stand is a White. The...

Machine needing a treadle stand is a White. The cabinet is quite lovely, and seems to need cleaning, tightening the lift mechanism, and a coat of wax. The stand is free and works like a dream.
08-25-2019, 09:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,462
Posted By Reginaromsey

Don’t need another Show piece. I would be happy...

Don’t need another Show piece. I would be happy to bring it back to life and allow it to show some battle scars.
I am retired, so I can spend my hours as I want, but that seems to be an amazing...
08-24-2019, 11:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,462
Posted By Reginaromsey

Unhappy White Treadle followed me home! Help!

Friday I stopped at one of my local GoodWill outlets just to check the fabric/curtain section and wandered through furniture as one does. A lovely White Treadle cabinet caught my eye. Since I have...
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