Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
02-20-2011, 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Billy,
That pink machine is very pink! It reminds me of pepto bismol color. For me that is the wake-me-up color. That machine needs a special cabinet. I love the Rootbeer color, and your car is beautiful!
That pink machine is very pink! It reminds me of pepto bismol color. For me that is the wake-me-up color. That machine needs a special cabinet. I love the Rootbeer color, and your car is beautiful!
Billy
02-20-2011, 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Kathie S.
I have used plain old white vinegar, soaked for a short time and rinsed & dried well. Vinegar is acidic and does take off the minor rust problems, AND it's non-toxic. I couldn't find Evaporust anywhere here.
I'd think so, but the white is cheaper. ;)
02-20-2011, 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Weedwoman,
That is some collection! I like your arrangement of FWs with your black 301, cute!
I also like your quilts behind your 306k, very nice. And your Sewmor in the red cabinet with the black chair is adorable with the Mickey Mouse on the back of the chair, nice touch with your MM collection. Thanks for sharing!
Plus, you have the largest MM collection I have ever seen. I knew someone once that stated her entire house had her collection, but I never got to see her home.
That is some collection! I like your arrangement of FWs with your black 301, cute!
I also like your quilts behind your 306k, very nice. And your Sewmor in the red cabinet with the black chair is adorable with the Mickey Mouse on the back of the chair, nice touch with your MM collection. Thanks for sharing!
Plus, you have the largest MM collection I have ever seen. I knew someone once that stated her entire house had her collection, but I never got to see her home.
Oh, and I unearthed yet another 99k while digging in my closet. I think those little suckers must breed when left in the dark.........
02-20-2011, 04:31 PM
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Weedwoman,
That is a wonderful collection. I love the little red desk and black chair. Your machines all look so clean and shiny! Thanx for sharing.
That is a wonderful collection. I love the little red desk and black chair. Your machines all look so clean and shiny! Thanx for sharing.
02-20-2011, 04:51 PM
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Thank you! I thought so! I spent an hour trying to figure out those irons. The cabinet that goes with the Elgin and irons looks very pretty, a Mission look. The only problem is that an Elgin cabinet will not fit a Two Spools. I think it is the Damascus cabinet that will fit the National Two Spools.[/quote]
I like being able to help folks identify their old sewing machine stuff.
I would dearly love to have a Two Spools machine and cabinet! I bought my Elgin irons at an antique mall type store, I didn't know that I would be using them to power a machine. I wasn't into treadle machines at that time, I just liked how they looked. They are so smooth!
I like being able to help folks identify their old sewing machine stuff.
I would dearly love to have a Two Spools machine and cabinet! I bought my Elgin irons at an antique mall type store, I didn't know that I would be using them to power a machine. I wasn't into treadle machines at that time, I just liked how they looked. They are so smooth!
02-20-2011, 05:00 PM
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Will apple cider vingar work? Kathie[/quote]
I'd think so, but the white is cheaper. ;)[/quote]
I have the apple cider but do not have any white.
I'd think so, but the white is cheaper. ;)[/quote]
I have the apple cider but do not have any white.
02-20-2011, 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by purplefiend
I think it is the Damascus cabinet that will fit the National Two Spools.
I would dearly love to have a Two Spools machine and cabinet! I bought my Elgin irons at an antique mall type store, I didn't know that I would be using them to power a machine. I wasn't into treadle machines at that time, I just liked how they looked. They are so smooth![/quote]
The Two Spools is a fun machine to sew with. If you find one just make sure it has a "can" with a spool that fits the can.
I got lucky with my find. My machine had been sitting on CL for well over a month (hidden). I had just happen to pick up a free non working electric Graybar from the sidewalk. The lady giving away that machine told me that National made the Garybar. I started researching National which lead me to one photo of a National Two Spools (Damascus Annie's). It was that photo that help me identify the Two Spools on CL. Well, I was on that machine the very next day! The guy wanted $80, but I told him I was only interested in the machine. The machine had been an emachine (motor long gone) in an ecabinet. I got the machine for $30. I do believe the guy though I was nuts for wanting this machine, and to treadle with it too.
And somehow the machines find us. In Weedwoman case, they multiple in her closet. :)
02-20-2011, 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by MarieM
I have had a Singer 66, serial #AK886098, for about 6 months now. I've loved sewing on it and use it lots. Now I can't get the needle to pull up the bobbin thread.
I was sewing last week and my top thread broke, I re-threaded the needle, sewed about 18" and it broke again, I re-threaded the entire top thread,and changed the needle, sewed about 12" and it broke again, took the bobbin out, oiled it per instruction manual, and now it won't pull the bobbin thread up. Everything in the bobbin case moves. I've re-threaded both top and bobbin several times. If any of you have any suggestions I'd really appreciate.
Thanks,
Marie M.
I was sewing last week and my top thread broke, I re-threaded the needle, sewed about 18" and it broke again, I re-threaded the entire top thread,and changed the needle, sewed about 12" and it broke again, took the bobbin out, oiled it per instruction manual, and now it won't pull the bobbin thread up. Everything in the bobbin case moves. I've re-threaded both top and bobbin several times. If any of you have any suggestions I'd really appreciate.
Thanks,
Marie M.
02-20-2011, 07:20 PM
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Vintagemotif,
I nearly had one last year off craigslist and somebody grabbed it just before I called. It was in beautiful condition!
I nearly had one last year off craigslist and somebody grabbed it just before I called. It was in beautiful condition!
02-20-2011, 08:24 PM
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We have one set of Singer treadle irons and some drawers in our salvage so I think I'll have DH make a top and cut a hole that will fit Cleo and Elvira so I can swith them out and be able to use them both. I think we have the belly of an old cabinet too. I see another addition to the my crowded house. Any special instructions on how to cut a hole to hold a machine in place?
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