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I have the "Instructions for using Singer Sewing Machine No. 127-3, Vibrating Shuttle for Family Use" A green paper pamphlet type booklet with the big familiar red "S" in the middle. Has the date of 1912 at the lower middle of the cover. I thought it was earlier then 1912 but then, I had never actually looked. This is the first time I've ever opened the booklet. When I went to get it, I noticed that the accessory box was there, and all the accessories were in the bottom drawer, loose, and looks like they need to be all polished up - there is even extra needles and a new belt for the machine. It also has little wheels on the four feet.
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Originally Posted by lfw045
Ok, call me impatient........had to take a picture with my phone. Will try to get a better one with my digital next time...lol. Wondering how long this is going to take to load on dial up.
I like it and the funny thing is I saw one somewhere on CL today for $100 in a cabinet. As soon as I saw it I thought of you and darned if I forgot where it was. I really like the machine and I think you will love it!!
And your photography is wonderful!!
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Originally Posted by gingerella
I have the "Instructions for using Singer Sewing Machine No. 127-3, Vibrating Shuttle for Family Use" A green paper pamphlet type booklet with the big familiar red "S" in the middle. Has the date of 1912 at the lower middle of the cover. I thought it was earlier then 1912 but then, I had never actually looked. This is the first time I've ever opened the booklet. When I went to get it, I noticed that the accessory box was there, and all the accessories were in the bottom drawer, loose, and looks like they need to be all polished up - there is even extra needles and a new belt for the machine. It also has little wheels on the four feet.
Nothing some naval jelly and elbow grease cant fix. Oh and the nice thing is the machine uses the standard 15x1 needles so you are good there. When you get a chance take the shuttle plates off and without it being threaded turn the handwheel and watch how everything works. It is really neat. And when it is threaded and ready to sew pull the shuttle plates back off and watch it make a stitch. The VS machines are sooo cool to watch.
Billy
#1314
If anyone is in NY, or near enough to travel, this item on Ebay might be a real good deal, but it is pick up only. I was just cruising through the pre 1930 stuff and ran across it. It says there are five or six vintage machines. Only 11 hours to go on the auction though. so hurry.
http://cgi.ebay.com/OLD-SINGER-SEWIN...item3effd9a54b
http://cgi.ebay.com/OLD-SINGER-SEWIN...item3effd9a54b
#1315
Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by SewExtreme
Billy or Charlee, is a 1975 Bernina 830 vintage or just out of range? I would like to learn to clean it myself.
When I do the Tutorial about the later machines (my 500A will be the victim) It will cover everything you need to know about how to do the general cleaning, oiling , and tune up that these shops want to break the bank on.
You machine fits right in the cut off for the shop because after the mid 70's they started to lean towards plastic cases and circuit boards.
Billy
I will be waiting for this information, also. My new machine, a Viking, is one of the last made with cams - and I want to be able to take care of it. You are right, Billy. They want an arm and a leg to service it... But it's a good solid metal machine.
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Originally Posted by Katia
If anyone is in NY, or near enough to travel, this item on Ebay might be a real good deal, but it is pick up only. I was just cruising through the pre 1930 stuff and ran across it. It says there are five or six vintage machines. Only 11 hours to go on the auction though. so hurry.
http://cgi.ebay.com/OLD-SINGER-SEWIN...item3effd9a54b
http://cgi.ebay.com/OLD-SINGER-SEWIN...item3effd9a54b
3 hours left and no bids
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Originally Posted by Quilt Mom
I've been out of the shop too long, I see. It doubled in size while I was napping!
I will be waiting for this information, also. My new machine, a Viking, is one of the last made with cams - and I want to be able to take care of it. You are right, Billy. They want an arm and a leg to service it... But it's a good solid metal machine.
I will be waiting for this information, also. My new machine, a Viking, is one of the last made with cams - and I want to be able to take care of it. You are right, Billy. They want an arm and a leg to service it... But it's a good solid metal machine.
Billy
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April any handcrank is a good handcrank to have!!! But you never see any early Pfaffs out there hardly so that would have put you in a league of your own!!!
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
April any handcrank is a good handcrank to have!!! But you never see any early Pfaffs out there hardly so that would have put you in a league of your own!!!
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