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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-01-2016, 04:20 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 19,874
Posted By miriam

It has been a long time ago since that machine...

It has been a long time ago since that machine crossed my path.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-12-2015, 03:55 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 19,874
Posted By miriam

I think I have only had one clone that couldn't...

I think I have only had one clone that couldn't free up. It was because the needle bar shafts did not line up right. Since they were slightly off the needle bar would go in the shafts but would bind....
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-24-2014, 03:31 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 19,874
Posted By miriam

Wow - this has been awhile ago.

Wow - this has been awhile ago.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-06-2014, 09:19 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 19,874
Posted By miriam

For more info on the Singer 15 clones:...

For more info on the Singer 15 clones: http://www.quiltingboard.com/pictures-f5/will-real-15-clone-please-stand-up-t164361-48.html#post6662440
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-22-2013, 05:17 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 19,874
Posted By miriam

Rain has a lot of good info on his blog about the...

Rain has a lot of good info on his blog about the Singer 15s which should also apply to clones:
http://vssmb.blogspot.com/
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-04-2012, 05:23 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 19,874
Posted By miriam

It can take some time to get some of them to...

It can take some time to get some of them to move. Janie was the first machine I ever freed up with only Triflow. I was so amazed at how well it worked. I have another machine that was more deluxe...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-19-2012, 02:37 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 19,874
Posted By miriam

I cleaned a machine yesterday - it was a Singer...

I cleaned a machine yesterday - it was a Singer 401. It looked like it had been greased with a black crayon - waxy gunky grease. I scraped off as much as I could, wiped up what I could and then hit...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-02-2012, 01:30 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 19,874
Posted By miriam

For a long time I didn't realize there were 3/4...

For a long time I didn't realize there were 3/4 size Japanese 15s - I have one and I think it is a keeper. It is small but it is powerful. I also have a Cinderella sewing machine. It is even smaller....
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-03-2012, 02:12 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 19,874
Posted By miriam

OK. Some machines do come to my house all stuck...

OK. Some machines do come to my house all stuck and so NOT wanting to move the needle bar. As with this machine, I start with a visual inspection. Is there any rust? No? Ok it might just be stuck...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-21-2012, 03:06 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 19,874
Posted By miriam

If you need a printed manual - just print one...

If you need a printed manual - just print one out... http://www.ismacs.net/singer_sewing_machine_company/manuals/15-91.pdf it takes a bit to load - it's at least a free one
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-20-2012, 04:06 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 19,874
Posted By miriam

bringing Janie back up - so many clones this week

bringing Janie back up - so many clones this week
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-27-2011, 10:56 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 19,874
Posted By miriam

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2tiiZ51J7g&feature...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H2tiiZ51J7g&feature=uploademail
Muv made another video - this one will tell you how to thread a machine like Janie Doe. Grab a cup of tea and enjoy the video Muv & Fav...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-13-2011, 05:13 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 19,874
Posted By miriam

Look no farther than your own hoard of sewing...

Look no farther than your own hoard of sewing machine Hershery. I know you have two lurking in there somewhere - you told me you had a Singer with a potted motor and you said you had an old Wizard...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-22-2011, 05:18 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 19,874
Posted By miriam

There is one right now on the goodwill auction

There is one right now on the goodwill auction
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-21-2011, 03:45 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 19,874
Posted By miriam

They seem to sneak up on me and we keep letting...

They seem to sneak up on me and we keep letting them in the door. This one was free from Jane. My DIL loves her new clone.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-21-2011, 02:31 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 19,874
Posted By miriam

Here is a CL ad I once wrote and got kicked...

Here is a CL ad I once wrote and got kicked off... I liked it... I don't have that machine anymore.

Vintage late 1960's cream puff
Original two tone dazzling
grey and cream paint in mint shape...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-21-2011, 02:20 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 19,874
Posted By miriam

Charlee here is a link for lots of different pics...

Charlee here is a link for lots of different pics of the Japanese 15s from QB members - that way you know what to look for when you go to a garage sale. ...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-21-2011, 01:26 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 19,874
Posted By miriam

I have had one for years. It belonged to my...

I have had one for years. It belonged to my neighbor lady. (I've always been a bit snobbish about sewing machines.) I just never used it until I was testing attachments. I got into the FM and fell in...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-20-2011, 05:52 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 19,874
Posted By miriam

The glamor shot and the test drive. I looked high...

The glamor shot and the test drive. I looked high and low for a FM foot - found it today.... photos by Hannah.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-20-2011, 05:42 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 19,874
Posted By miriam

Those first are before shots. You can see she...

Those first are before shots. You can see she needs some clean up but she isn't terrible - but she was stuck up but good. I was holding her in my lap so we could move her around. Hannah was in...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-20-2011, 08:49 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 19,874
Posted By miriam

One more try for a picture - oh never mind.

One more try for a picture - oh never mind.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-20-2011, 08:20 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 19,874
Posted By miriam

http://www.quiltingboard.com/pictures-f5/will-real...

http://www.quiltingboard.com/pictures-f5/will-real-15-clone-please-stand-up-t164361.html
Her twin is pictured on #7. I guess the twin's pic will have to do.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-20-2011, 08:00 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 19,874
Posted By miriam

Oh dear, I can't get the pictures to go on...

Oh dear, I can't get the pictures to go on here... Janie is a blue Japanese 15 sewing machine.
Friday, Iris, Hannah and I worked on Janie. Janie had a little dried on oil and lots of grime. Nothing...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-20-2011, 07:53 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 19,874
Posted By miriam

Janie Doe, the 15 Clone - make over

There she was, on CL.
Shouting COME AND GET ME! please...
My kind of rescue.
I sent an email to the lady named Jane.
Got a reply -
YES!!! Janie Doe the 15 clone is mine!!!
I left immediately ...
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