First free-arm Sewing Machine
09-27-2015, 06:54 PM
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This is such an amazing post and comments! I enjoyed the video even though the only phrase/word I could catch was "children's stockings", which would certainly be suited for a free arm machine.
I wish my grandmother was still with us to do the interpreting.
I wish my grandmother was still with us to do the interpreting.
09-27-2015, 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Mickey2
Bernina's first free arm zigzagger came in 1944 (some sources say 45). Favta had an early free arm model called "Darling", a smaller size light weight, but I have not found any date of introduction. It came in various version know as "Cresta" or "Vigorelli" (a zigzagger version from the 50s). Singer introduced their 320 (320K) in around 1958, a free arm zigzagger.
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09-28-2015, 01:31 AM
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09-28-2015, 02:03 AM
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Originally Posted by manicmike
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09-28-2015, 04:30 AM
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Half my post became lost there manicMike.
I'm totally fascinated with your machine Mike, I've never seen one before. It looks very nice. Does it still stitch? I assume "domestic" means for making clothes and items for the home, at home ;- )
I'm totally fascinated with your machine Mike, I've never seen one before. It looks very nice. Does it still stitch? I assume "domestic" means for making clothes and items for the home, at home ;- )
09-28-2015, 07:13 AM
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That is a lockstitch sewing machine. (it is my #2 most wanted....)
The earliest "free arm" I have is my 1867 Emile James Politype Patcher #1 It is the great great grandpa of the Singer 29-4
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The earliest "free arm" I have is my 1867 Emile James Politype Patcher #1 It is the great great grandpa of the Singer 29-4
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09-28-2015, 12:37 PM
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I meant to write 1860s, but for some reason it turned out 1960. I read an article on a French machine couple of days ago, much the same use and function, but very different look. Around here I see Singer 29K on a regular basis, not a lot of them, but the odd one seem to turn up once a year or so. I wish I had room for an industrial, but they take up half a room :- )
Sorry about the side tracking, I hope it's not too much. I would love to hear how the bakelite Freia machine turnes out, if you find bobbins and actually end up sewing something on it. It makes me think of the Featherweight for some reason, must be the portable, light weight factor.
Sorry about the side tracking, I hope it's not too much. I would love to hear how the bakelite Freia machine turnes out, if you find bobbins and actually end up sewing something on it. It makes me think of the Featherweight for some reason, must be the portable, light weight factor.
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09-28-2015, 01:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Mickey2
Half my post became lost there manicMike.
I'm totally fascinated with your machine Mike, I've never seen one before. It looks very nice. Does it still stitch? I assume "domestic" means for making clothes and items for the home, at home ;- )
I'm totally fascinated with your machine Mike, I've never seen one before. It looks very nice. Does it still stitch? I assume "domestic" means for making clothes and items for the home, at home ;- )
All of their machines still work. I'll ask him about this one for you. I snapped that when visiting them in April.
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