My "new toy"
07-28-2015, 02:36 PM
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My "new toy"
Hi all,
I finally decided to go for it and buy a Sewhandy to go in my vintage collection. And hopefully to sew on.
Can any of you vintage machine professionals steer me in the direction of where one can find parts for these lil gems?
This one has everything, but I have another Sewhandy that needs the tension disc assembly, the lil handle that turns the handwheel (long screw is still attached), and the fabric guide (screw is there, just need guide).
I've done some searching, not having any luck. I've e-mailed Duane from Singeroriginalvintage, and he's trying to help. I'm wondering if parts for any other vintage Singers may work? Or can be "adapted" to work??
Thanks for any help/input.
And here's Ethel:
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I finally decided to go for it and buy a Sewhandy to go in my vintage collection. And hopefully to sew on.
Can any of you vintage machine professionals steer me in the direction of where one can find parts for these lil gems?
This one has everything, but I have another Sewhandy that needs the tension disc assembly, the lil handle that turns the handwheel (long screw is still attached), and the fabric guide (screw is there, just need guide).
I've done some searching, not having any luck. I've e-mailed Duane from Singeroriginalvintage, and he's trying to help. I'm wondering if parts for any other vintage Singers may work? Or can be "adapted" to work??
Thanks for any help/input.
And here's Ethel:
[ATTACH=CONFIG]526333[/ATTACH]
07-28-2015, 02:58 PM
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There is a wonderful lady, from FL who collects and sells these machines. She can be contacted at suncatcher.com. Sorry I don't remember much more, except her husband's name is Fred. They come to Paducah every year with FWs and toy Singers. They have some beautiful machines.
07-29-2015, 04:38 AM
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Originally Posted by kiffie2413
Donna,
I found their site, but they were out of stock on the tension disc assembly, didn't show any handles.
But thanks for the info!
Regards,
Kif
I found their site, but they were out of stock on the tension disc assembly, didn't show any handles.
But thanks for the info!
Regards,
Kif
07-29-2015, 05:30 AM
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What a darling little machine. I found it hard to sew on a treadle and to be cranking and making sure my strips were straight would be a BIG challenge for me. Know wonder you couldn't resist buying her.
08-04-2015, 08:10 AM
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Those are so cute! And they take up way less room than the big ones, so maybe I'll have to have one or two (or 6). Can you actually sew on them? Might be a way to get my DGD started - I think my machines are kind of intimidating to her.
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