Hi,
I just bought an old Montgomery Ward Brunswick VS treadle sewing machine. I only have the manual. I would love to see if I can find the accessories for this machine and parts as well. It has the bobbin shuttle but not the bobbin it self. If any one knows of any web site where I might find accessories and parts PLEASE, PLEASE, let me know!
Thank you!

Try talking to Billy, Lost51...Vintage machine Shop thread

Thanks, Karen. I'll try him.

Pictures we all love pictures. Plleaaseee

Yep-I wanna see too!

Here are a few pics.

Very nice looking machine and cabinet.
Does it have the long shank or short shank on feet?

Susan she is beautiful!

Here is some info on your machine.
http://www.ismacs.net/sears/sears.html

so pretty!! ENJOY!!

You can try Jenny at Sew Classic. www.sew-classic.com

Yep, sew-classic.com is the stuff! :)

Can you take a couple of pictures of the foot and where it attaches to the shank? One from the front and one from the end of the machine?

It looks like there's a knurled ring at the bottom of the shank and the foot would be attached by a flat pair of prongs - is that right?

If so, I might have a set of attachments for it. I will try to find a bobbin for you so that you can test it to see if it works - if it does, you can order modern repros from Jenny pretty cheap.

Thanks Noreen, I'm not even sure. I don't know anything about this machine, it looks like it might be a short shank. I haven't been able to find anything on it on the web yet. I'm waiting for a belt that I bought from ebay to get it running. I also need a bobbin which I ordered from ebay, but I don't know if it is the right one. I'll be doing "trial and error" with this for a while, I think.

OHH!! Thanks Norene, I never gave Sears a thought. The manual that is with it says it was made for Montgomery Ward. I will def be looking at the website!

Thanks Mitch's Mom, I will certainly do that. I haven't been able to find much on this machine.

Here you go. It is a badged National machine, made for Monkey Wards, which you already knew. Here is a link to the manual.
http://www.thetreadlersvillage.com/M...ickManual.html

OH, That would be so great! I have attached a few pics, I hope I don't overload you. I can't thank you enough for your help!

I think the National bobbin should fit in it fine. I think there are actually 2 sizes of bobbins of that style out there. If I find any feet around, I'll let you know. I'll check out the second hand store when I stop in.

OH, thank you, thank you, THANK YOU, Norene!!

No problem, I can't guarantee anything but I'll try, lol :)

That is good enough! I couldn't and wouldn't ask for anything more! You GREAT!

This is great! Thanks so much! It looks like they have the shuttle and bobbins, just not in stock now. I'll def be watchin this website for new stock!

I have some top-clamping feet in two different sizes. Five are 5/8" from the top of the clamp to the underside of the foot:

And I have a partial set that is 9/16" - it has the binder and hemmers, a narrow hemmer, a quilting foot, quilting guides, a shirring/edgestitcher plate and an underbraider.

They look great Poly! Do you sell parts? How would I determine which size would work for my machine?

You see the picture where she has the measurement on the shank part of the foot. You measure your foot and that would tell you what size you need for the parts. I checked at our used store today and didn't find anything, sorry. Norene

Don't be sorry Norene! You have helped me tremendously already! Thanks for the measurement tip! I'll check that out today!

This thread is amazing! I've been trying to find info and pics for my Alvah. Other than decorations, it is a match to this. It's in much rougher shape finish wise but seems to be complete except for the shuttle (can it use the Boye #13?), bobbins, and belt. Suggestions for shuttle, needle and bobbin references? I have no manual.

I have one Boye#14 new needle in the case, if you want it. Boye says to sell shuttle #22 if the #13 is too short. I have a new original 22 if that will help you.

According to Boye chart, Alvah takes a #13 shuttle.

According to Boye chart, Alvah takes a #13 shuttle and 14 needles.

I'd love it. I'll send you a PM in a bit.

Thanks to you, I now have a the parts and my Alvah is up and running. You folks are a blessing for sure!!

I just bought the exact machine you have (Brunswick treadle), but my cabinet is missing the drawers on the side. I have all the accesories and the manual. I couldn't find a serial number on it, I wish I knew when it was made, just so I would know. No publishing date on the manual, and not as much info on Brunswick as Singer, but it's a good little machine

My machine has a serial number underneath the slide at the front. Mine looks just like physically but is badged as an Alvah. You are right. It IS a good little machine. We've done some research and narrowed the dates to between 1892-96. I'd love to find more info too!

Thanks, I didn't think to look at a removable part, since they can be replaced. Wow, over a hundred years old, that's really cool. I'll check for the number when I get home-thanks again!

Wow! Very sweet machine you have there. My pic is my "before". It will never look as good as yours. It sat in the damp for far too long. I need to take some good "after" shots.

Now I need to clarify. The serial number is stamped on the machine but you must completely remove the front shuttle plate in order to see it. Sliding it back just isn't far enough. ;)

Ahh, that's where I should look too. I'll have to check it out.

beautiful old machines and they look like theyare in great shape

d.swindle

I travel a lot for my job and happened to be in the neighborhood of Belvidere, IL. I went to the Boone Historical Society because they were supposed to have a display of National Sewing Machine items. I was disappointed; they really didn't have much at all. However, they did have this 1890 Eldredge model, purchased in 1890 for $23.50. I think ours must be closer to 1896 by the looks of it, note the curved base and angular shape, and the iron legs on the cabinet. The shuttle and cover were exactly the same, I took the cover off, and the serial number on this was 149xxxx; mine begins with 327. I wish I had taken a picture of the serial number, I will if I ever go back. Thanks for the info on the #, mine is a "before" too, I just bought it last Saturday, but since I have the attachments and the manual, I should be able to fix and use it.