two "new" machines in a month

Old 01-02-2014, 05:51 AM
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The first one I bought was the Domestic. I named her Marguerite and my son added Needly Sewy. So her name is Marguerite Needly Sewy.

She was made in the 1880's or 1890's. I found her on Craig's list for $40 including the attachments, bobbins, and bobbin shuttle. I only had to buy needles (Boye #8).

The lady I bought the Domestic from asked me what I was going to do with it. I said I was going to sew with it. She thought I was nuts and asked why I wouldn't buy a real machine. So funny! She originally bought the machine from Craig's list with the intention of taking it apart to make a table. I'm so glad she didn't!

The second machine I bought for the base. I couldn't even see the entire machine in the picture. I paid $30. It turns out that the machine is a 1915 Singer 66. It was very very dirty but I cleaned it and think it will work just fine once my husband finishes fixing the table and I buy a couple of parts. It is missing the spool pin and bobbin winding tire. It came with 6 bobbins. I had to throw two away because they were so rusted.
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Old 01-02-2014, 06:01 AM
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WOW! You have a couple of lovely machines and great deals!
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Old 01-02-2014, 07:37 AM
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Beautiful!
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Old 01-02-2014, 07:43 AM
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Both are beautiful.
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Old 01-02-2014, 02:21 PM
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Those are both very nice.
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They look great...love them both...
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Beautiful. Great find!
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WOW what a couple of beauties
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Old 01-05-2014, 02:23 AM
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Thank you everyone. I'm really excited about them both. I LOVE the Domestic. I haven't used the singer yet.
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