Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
05-31-2011, 08:13 PM
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Wasn't someone looking for an Elna Supermatic just a few days ago?
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218...pid=12&search=
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218...pid=12&search=
05-31-2011, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by jljack
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
This is kind of off topic, but at the same time it is topic.
So, how many of you while researching info on vintage machines and usage of vintage machines start folders of the google sites that you found helpful? And how many of you find that you can't find the info that you bookmarked when you are looking for the info to help others? So, you have to just google again. Or when you do recall the bookmarked site where the info is located, you find the site is no longer up; so, you have to google again.
It's so easy to find oneself in the state of confusion while searching through bookmarks.
Time for me to delete bookmarks and organize folders, or just google for the information in the first place.
:? :roll:
So, how many of you while researching info on vintage machines and usage of vintage machines start folders of the google sites that you found helpful? And how many of you find that you can't find the info that you bookmarked when you are looking for the info to help others? So, you have to just google again. Or when you do recall the bookmarked site where the info is located, you find the site is no longer up; so, you have to google again.
It's so easy to find oneself in the state of confusion while searching through bookmarks.
Time for me to delete bookmarks and organize folders, or just google for the information in the first place.
:? :roll:
05-31-2011, 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Crossstitcher
Went to the flea market today and this is another machine that followed DH home. It's another Davis VF. last patent date is 1886. It had another number under the bobbin plate but forgot what it was. This is our 2nd Davis and she is in real nice condition. Unloaded it from the truck and put the head back in the cabinet and she started sewing. Belt a little loose other than that can't see any problems. Maybe a little cleaning needed and a drink of oil. She was loaded with jewelery. Man said he had needles and other stuff but didn't know they went with the machine. Here is a few pictures of Betty Boops (what DH named her)
05-31-2011, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by Kathie S.
I am so excited I finally got my Red Eye. Miss Carol was born Jan9, 1923. The top of the cabinet is completely gone. The rest is in good condition. Kathie S.
05-31-2011, 09:11 PM
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Woohooo congrats!!!!!
Originally Posted by sew wishful
I got such a pleasant surprise while camping this past weekend. My two older daughters called and wanted to come over...to the campground and bring my birthday gift. Lots of comments interjected into the conversation like...did I tell you how awesome this gift is??....or can't wait for you to see this awesome gift we got for you! LOL!! Driving me crazy so I said come on over...NOW!!! LOL! Well, they did come over with this big gift wrapped box in the back of the pickup. More to follow....
05-31-2011, 09:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Kathie S.
I need to buy a new belt for Miss Carol. The treadlon site is talking about the coil spring belts. Any feed back on that one? Kathie
Here is the company that sells the coil spring belts.
I have order two 3/16 carbon belts, the cheaper 3/16 belts and the connectors that goes with them. The connectors comes in a package of five. So, I decided to purchase two of the 10' belts to cut in half ( may have to check what works best in length for treadle) and then I will have 4 belts for 4 of my treadles.
I like the idea of the ease of changing the machine heads with the coil spring belts and the fact that you can tilt the machine to get to the underside for oiling with out having to take the belt off the wheel. I will let all of you know how I like this over the traditional belts.
05-31-2011, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by miriam
Originally Posted by Kathie S.
I need to buy a new belt for Miss Carol. The treadlon site is talking about the coil spring belts. Any feed back on that one? Kathie
My "users page" is full of helpful info available to all! :)
05-31-2011, 10:40 PM
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I use "My Pages' similarly. Click on 'My Pages', choose 'Create a new page' (near bottom), name your page like 'Patterns' or "Sewing Machines', then when it's added, open it. Choose 'Edit', then name the item. Next go to 'Edit' in the upper toolbar and 'Paste' in the drop down box.
To copy a link, you right click on the URL in the very top box that starts http:, then choose 'Copy'. Do this before you open 'My Pages" - you can't paste what you haven't copied. If this isn't clear, let me know.
To copy a link, you right click on the URL in the very top box that starts http:, then choose 'Copy'. Do this before you open 'My Pages" - you can't paste what you haven't copied. If this isn't clear, let me know.
06-01-2011, 01:34 AM
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Originally Posted by wannaquilt1
how do you "clean" the machine? I might be getting these
http://charleston.craigslist.org/atq/2409364827.html
and I wanted to make them shiny again :)
http://charleston.craigslist.org/atq/2409364827.html
and I wanted to make them shiny again :)
post pictures if you get them and clean them up. I would love to see them.
06-01-2011, 02:03 AM
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Originally Posted by SewExtreme
OK, here goes Stranger... :lol:
USER'S PAGES & how to use them to save info to readily access it.
Oh great, I have been calling them ‘my pages’ but really it’s called USER’S PAGES (list). So, in order for you to see how I have done mine, open up my profile and then go down and click on LIST next to USER’S PAGES on my profile. Each topic listed is a separate page. Each time you want to add to your page, you click EDIT PAGE at the top of that page after clicking on the page.
I usually type in a short blurb to remind me what is in the web address I am going to save, then make a colon, hit the space bar twice and then right click on the mouse and click edit/paste of whatever I am saving.
When you go back to look up information, you only need to click on the title of a topic and then you can click on the URL of the page you want to open. For instance on my USER’S PAGES if you click on Vintage Sewing Machines page and then click on the URL in blue for Attachments & how to use them, it will open up that page on the Internet.
That might be clear as mud. Then, when I want to look up my info or look up info someone has saved on their USER’S PAGES, it is readily available. Please let me know if you need me to explain better than I have done.
USER'S PAGES & how to use them to save info to readily access it.
Oh great, I have been calling them ‘my pages’ but really it’s called USER’S PAGES (list). So, in order for you to see how I have done mine, open up my profile and then go down and click on LIST next to USER’S PAGES on my profile. Each topic listed is a separate page. Each time you want to add to your page, you click EDIT PAGE at the top of that page after clicking on the page.
I usually type in a short blurb to remind me what is in the web address I am going to save, then make a colon, hit the space bar twice and then right click on the mouse and click edit/paste of whatever I am saving.
When you go back to look up information, you only need to click on the title of a topic and then you can click on the URL of the page you want to open. For instance on my USER’S PAGES if you click on Vintage Sewing Machines page and then click on the URL in blue for Attachments & how to use them, it will open up that page on the Internet.
That might be clear as mud. Then, when I want to look up my info or look up info someone has saved on their USER’S PAGES, it is readily available. Please let me know if you need me to explain better than I have done.
I hate showing my stupidity this way!! I can usually find my way around computers once I'm shown, but to do things on my own is scary!!!
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