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I like the 185s too. I'm hoping to add one to my herd at some point. Green is also my favorite color though my favorite green machine to eventually own would be a Singer 319 (or even better a 320).
Rodney
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I don't think you could have chosen a cuter machine than that one to keep. I call them "grasshopper" LOL My sister was born in 57. I think for us baby boomers and old machine would be a treadle!
Since moving out of our house I am down to one machine, a Singer 185J (1957 vintage). Had a good laugh the other day when the Terminix guy came in to spray, saw the machine on the table and said, "Wow, that's an old machine!" I replied, "It's the same age as me!" and he said "oops!"
It just doesn't look that old to me, now the old black Singers DO look old. Guess I am in a time warp.
It just doesn't look that old to me, now the old black Singers DO look old. Guess I am in a time warp.
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I think that's why we love to sew on a Featherweight. They're so darn cute.
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Nice frame Miriam!!
I got a 185j from a friend this summer and it is in a pale green case. Unfortunately the plastic bottom is brittle and one corner is broken on the inside so it doesn't sit flush with the top. I know chances are slim but was wondering if I might be able to find another base for it so that I can still use the lid and keep the machine happy.
I got a 185j from a friend this summer and it is in a pale green case. Unfortunately the plastic bottom is brittle and one corner is broken on the inside so it doesn't sit flush with the top. I know chances are slim but was wondering if I might be able to find another base for it so that I can still use the lid and keep the machine happy.
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