Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
05-26-2011, 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by Kathie S.
I just made my first clutch purse yesterday! Nancy
Nancy, that is a cute machine! I also like your Monthly Mini and the holder that it is on. Where did you get that holder? And the black dots for water, what is that material or medium that you used?
05-26-2011, 12:56 PM
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Don't know if anyone on this topic is interested, but my longarm is listed for sale.
05-26-2011, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by deplaylady
I don't need yet another machine, and I have a FW getting a tune up right now, but...
I saw this on CL and I thought the base and machine looked interesting. It's listed for $200. I have no idea what things like this are worth.
http://rochester.craigslist.org/atq/2340837314.html
I saw this on CL and I thought the base and machine looked interesting. It's listed for $200. I have no idea what things like this are worth.
http://rochester.craigslist.org/atq/2340837314.html
05-26-2011, 01:24 PM
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Someone ought to rescue this beautiful old Franklin machine.
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=7965867
I just can't do it right now....but would if I could!!
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=7965867
I just can't do it right now....but would if I could!!
05-26-2011, 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by incoming2me
I had posted my latest find the other day in the Pictures section..
a 1923 Singer 99 Hand Crank
...but now I have a question.
The face plate seems a bit grimy, I'd almost say it looks like nicotine film of some sort.. but there is no odor.
It's just a yellowish brown film.
I've read about non-pumice GoJo and OxyClean.
Are those just for the Black part or the face place/wheel/etc as well?
I just want to make sure I'm not going to do irreparable damage!
And.. Do you think the wheel is supposed to be more polished chrome-like or just metal?
I've not actually sewn anything on her yet - but she turns as smooth as silk and so quietly I am amazed!
This is one of my dream machines - found it last Thursday on Craigslist for $80. :)
a 1923 Singer 99 Hand Crank
...but now I have a question.
The face plate seems a bit grimy, I'd almost say it looks like nicotine film of some sort.. but there is no odor.
It's just a yellowish brown film.
I've read about non-pumice GoJo and OxyClean.
Are those just for the Black part or the face place/wheel/etc as well?
I just want to make sure I'm not going to do irreparable damage!
And.. Do you think the wheel is supposed to be more polished chrome-like or just metal?
I've not actually sewn anything on her yet - but she turns as smooth as silk and so quietly I am amazed!
This is one of my dream machines - found it last Thursday on Craigslist for $80. :)
05-26-2011, 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
Originally Posted by HanNatNana
Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
Would I be crazy to not go grab this for $25? Even if for just a shelf ornament?
http://fresno.craigslist.org/atq/2399219869.html
http://fresno.craigslist.org/atq/2399219869.html
Fingers crossed you get it!
Bronwyn ;-)
05-26-2011, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by jljack
Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
Never heard from the seller. Listing has been deleted. :(
05-26-2011, 01:35 PM
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Kathie - Very nice mini and your new sewing machine is adorable :)
Emmah - Please let us know when your safe and sound!!
jljack - Nice looking Franklin. It looks like it would clean up very nicely!!
deplaylady - I love the parlor cabinets :) The workmanship always amazes me and they make great conversation starters when visitors come to the house. I'd say it's worth a trip to at least see if it as nice in person.
Judy
Emmah - Please let us know when your safe and sound!!
jljack - Nice looking Franklin. It looks like it would clean up very nicely!!
deplaylady - I love the parlor cabinets :) The workmanship always amazes me and they make great conversation starters when visitors come to the house. I'd say it's worth a trip to at least see if it as nice in person.
Judy
05-26-2011, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by jljack
Hahahaha!!! You guys are hysterical!!! I could come up and join the group, too....only a 4 hour drive for me!! And my brother-in-law and wife life in Stockton. Maybe I could get DH to come up, too...he is a quilter and has interest in machinery. Although he still doesn't "get" my growing fascination with old machines!! :-)
Nancy
05-26-2011, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by emmah
Fun and games.....I decided NOT to rob the 2nd Singer 27 of parts, got them elsewhere. Then, inspired by Billy's magnificent work, I tackled the 27 that was in rough shape. Detached all the parts that would detach, cleaned them, removed the finish from the body and sanded gently, taped up the areas not to be painted, and used a three part kit from Krylon called Mystique that includes a black base coat, a silver/green metallic second coat and a clear finish. Let it all dry and put all the parts back on, added a needle and thread, and WOW, it gave me a perfect stitch. (Sometimes I scare myself:>)
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