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blueheavenfla 08-25-2013 03:49 PM

She thanked us for looking...only trouble is...there is nothing to see. No picture=no interest.

Originally Posted by ArchaicArcane (Post 6253688)
I thought the same thing when I read that it was in HER basement... ;)


mlmack 08-25-2013 04:21 PM


Originally Posted by Sideways (Post 6254809)
Holy cow, a sears kenmore model 1914 is going for over $400 on eBay, with 26 bids. I have that machine all those accessories upstairs in my sewing room. Knew I should keep that machine and not get rid if it when I bought a plastic wonder, lol!!

Do you have a link to the auction?

Sideways 08-25-2013 05:18 PM

Don't know if this will work
Nope didn't work it was on eBay. Auction ended this afternoon





Sears Kenmore Model 1914 Zig Zag Sewing Machine in org. Case Cams

miriam 08-25-2013 05:35 PM


Originally Posted by brunswickgirl (Post 6254940)
I just saw one on CL...looking for it now ...might buy and try to resell.

I have to go look in the shop and see if I still have one... it is possible it is the one I sold... LOL

mlmack 08-25-2013 05:36 PM


Originally Posted by Sideways (Post 6255352)
Don't know if this will work
Nope didn't work it was on eBay. Auction ended this afternoon

Sears Kenmore Model 1914 Zig Zag Sewing Machine in org. Case Cams

Thanks. Guess I'll keep an eye out for that model, since people seem to go cuckoo for it. Is it because it is rare, or that it is a free arm machine?

I picked up an 1802 for $10 from Craigslist with pretty much the same amount of accessories, though it didn't have the embroidery hoop gizmo, or the electric scissors, and it isn't a free arm machine.

ArchaicArcane 08-25-2013 05:50 PM


Originally Posted by mlmack (Post 6255382)
Thanks. Guess I'll keep an eye out for that model, since people seem to go cuckoo for it. Is it because it is rare, or that it is a free arm machine?

I picked up an 1802 for $10 from Craigslist with pretty much the same amount of accessories, though it didn't have the embroidery hoop gizmo, or the electric scissors, and it isn't a free arm machine.

http://sewing.patternreview.com/Sewi...ns/topic/56175

Sideways 08-25-2013 05:52 PM

Maybe because its a free arm. I used it to make clothes for years, cute mother daughter outfits, lol. I don't make clothes anymore, I collect sewing machines. Hahahaha!

Sheluma 08-25-2013 09:21 PM


Originally Posted by mlmack (Post 6254849)

From that auction:
"This Sewing Machine uses needles sizes 134 LR, Sizes - 14,16,18,19,20,21,22"

and this picture:
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/z...0_9561.jpg?602

I'm not sure I'd want it after they sewed through an aluminum can. It reminds me of those infomercials for knives that could cut through cans.

miriam 08-26-2013 12:04 AM


Originally Posted by Sheluma (Post 6255720)
From that auction:
"This Sewing Machine uses needles sizes 134 LR, Sizes - 14,16,18,19,20,21,22"

and this picture:
http://i821.photobucket.com/albums/z...0_9561.jpg?602

I'm not sure I'd want it after they sewed through an aluminum can. It reminds me of those infomercials for knives that could cut through cans.

It has a clone manual with it. :D I wouldn't want it either... Who knows what other ignorant things they did. I do get a lot of people wanting a machine that will do that. I've wondered about renting out my big industrial machine in house... I just don't want to have to clean up after idiots...

ArchaicArcane 08-26-2013 02:34 AM


Originally Posted by miriam (Post 6255783)
It has a clone manual with it. :D I wouldn't want it either... Who knows what other ignorant things they did. I do get a lot of people wanting a machine that will do that. I've wondered about renting out my big industrial machine in house... I just don't want to have to clean up after idiots...

That person has put photographic evidence of some of the idiocy he's performed on the post! The leather that barely fits under the presser foot? I really loved the "HEAVY DUTY" what,.. sticker? Added to the front of it?

Factory certified by whom I wonder? I don't think any of the factories recommend doing their test sew on a tin can.

I think, just like the lending your machine out thread a few weeks ago, letting someone come in to use an industrial is asking for trouble. Yes, you can fix whatever they hand you, but should you have to? The speed those things go at, they can hurt themselves pretty badly too when they don't engage their brains before using it....


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