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Anyone collect TOY vintage/antique sewing machines? Please Share!

Anyone collect TOY vintage/antique sewing machines? Please Share!

Old 07-16-2013, 02:38 AM
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I have the same machine but have to clean the case. what did you use to clean yours up? mine did come with the clamp
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Old 07-16-2013, 02:39 AM
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I have one coming this week like this that I bought. cannot hardly wait for it to get here.
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Old 07-16-2013, 09:55 AM
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I only have 1, but would love to have more! Mine is an "American Girl". (sorry no pic)
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Old 07-16-2013, 01:41 PM
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I don't collect them, but I saw this at an antique store earlier today, and thought of this thread.

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Old 07-17-2013, 04:44 AM
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Kitty, I didn't know they made toy machines with blades! My Betsy Ross looks a lot like Steve's Hamilton Ross. I use it for real sewing sometimes. The chain stitch stretches so it's good for knits. But I need to get a clamp for it because I have to hold it down while I turn the crank. I probably could have fiddled with the tension a bit here.
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Old 07-17-2013, 04:07 PM
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Default Are the threaded holes on the underside meant for attaching a base?

It's been a while since I bought the Betsy Ross and cleaned it up, and I forgot about those threaded holes in the bottom. I don't think this machine originally came with a clamp -- it was not mentioned in the instructions I have. Are those threaded holes for attaching a base? This would help to keep the machine stable. As it is I have to hold the machine down with my left hand and guide the fabric with my pinkie. Am I crazy for wanting to sew with a toy?
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Old 07-17-2013, 10:08 PM
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Saw this online and i knew it belongs in this thread http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/...se-instruction
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Old 07-18-2013, 12:15 AM
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Originally Posted by foufymaus View Post
wow, the case is a mess but it did its job protecting the machine. Look at the little rod for hanging your doll clothes on the upper right! What is the bolt thingy in picture 3?
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i think it hold it in the case
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Old 07-18-2013, 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Sheluma View Post
wow, the case is a mess but it did its job protecting the machine. Look at the little rod for hanging your doll clothes on the upper right! What is the bolt thingy in picture 3?
The C-clamp is for clamping the machine to a table or other surfaces.
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