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Originally Posted by iluvmycats
IIs there any way to get the musty smell out of the older Singer machines. I'm still holding on to the original cases. But the smell gets to my asthma. Any good suggestions would be appreciated and I'm thanking all in advance. Blessings, Nancy
Are you saying the smell is on the machine or in the case? If the odor is on the machine it might just need a really good cleaning, inside and out, to get all of the old oil and grease off. If the odor is in the case then it may be mildew.
Wow, $40.00 for this pretty one. Wish I lived in Arkansas. Seems like a good deal. Well, I guess a link would help..... http://littlerock.craigslist.org/atq/2312088274.html
Originally Posted by BZ quilting
Originally Posted by sewbizgirl
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by BZ quilting
Hi Billy, hope you feel better.
Can you tell me about treadles and should they make a clank when treadling?
I'm not sure if anyone has adressed how to adjust them or if you can.
Could someone help please.
Can you tell me about treadles and should they make a clank when treadling?
I'm not sure if anyone has adressed how to adjust them or if you can.
Could someone help please.
Nancy
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How quickly we become addicted to the older machines! I've only had my 301 since January, but when AnnieRose malfunctioned earlier today, I panicked. Miss Elna would eat the tiny triangles I am using make stars on my grandson's quilt to take to B'Rahan. He's being deployed and I want to send a quilt. I need to get back to it if I need to deliver it the 23rd.
Oh, AnnieRose's bobbin thread came out of the little fingers that guide it so the tension was way off. Easy fix, rethread the bobbin and she's sewed for hours since.
Oh, AnnieRose's bobbin thread came out of the little fingers that guide it so the tension was way off. Easy fix, rethread the bobbin and she's sewed for hours since.
Originally Posted by iluvmycats
I'm pretty new to this Quilting Board and I'm sure that this question has been addressed numerous times but I don't have time to go thru all 915 pages. Is there any way to get the musty smell out of the older Singer machines. I have a 221 and just purchased a 301A that I love and am using for my quilting. The 301 is not in the case because I'm sewing with it and I have to purchase a new case for the 221. I'm still holding on to the original cases. But the smell gets to my asthma. Any good suggestions would be appreciated and I'm thanking all in advance. Blessings, Nancy
Originally Posted by Kitzone
Farmstitcher, I really admire your avatar. I'd love to put that picture in my sewing room. You wouldn't have a 8 X 10 copy laying around any place?
Also, wondering if any one would know what size motor belt a Necchi Nova would take?
Judy
Also, wondering if any one would know what size motor belt a Necchi Nova would take?
Judy
Doesn't your Necchi Nova have an existing belt on it with a number? There are so many different belt makers out there with different types of belts. It would help if you also had a parts list for it. Sorry, can't help you there.
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Billy...Sooo glad you are doing this format. Can you please tell me what the difference is between the FW 221 and the 222. I am finding the 222s to be waaaay more expensive (fewer made or fewer still around?)
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Jan, your machine is beautiful, and your purse is so unique. Never saw anything like it. Do you know if the purses were made to sell or whether it was a promotional item?
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Robin, what a great find, and the price is unbelievable. I checked at the thrift store the other day and the lady told me that they rarely get machines in and when they do they go quickly. I'll keep looking though.
I bought a necchi model bu at the thrift store today -- wondering if anyone can help me find more information on it
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