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Originally Posted by Crossstitcher
I got this yesterday. I didn't know FW had this attachment it also fits a 15. I also got a monogrammer and with these came two buttonholers which had extra cams. A bag of side clamping attachments and a box of the old singer bottom clamping attachments. Also in the box were three bags of commerical bobbins metal. A book on how to make your own clothes patterns. Pretty good haul I think. So glad to get the monogrammer.
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Originally Posted by Lori Peercy
New here but just bought a treadle sewing machine serial number is 3218618 and it needs a new belt where do I go to find one of those?
Hope this helps,
Sorry I forgot to say, but yes it is a Singer. I bought it for $30 in the cabinet, my neighbor said it belonged to her grandmother who passed away in 64 and her mother has had it since. Said it works just needs a belt. Will try to post a picture.
Nancy
Originally Posted by SewExtreme
Suzi, forgive me for being slow... do you own a 15 or a 15 clone? The machine I am looking at is a simple 15.
Are the older 15s as much of a workhorse as the newer ones? I have a 15-91 from about 1951 and I know it is a workhorse. Do you think $75 is too much? :-D
Are the older 15s as much of a workhorse as the newer ones? I have a 15-91 from about 1951 and I know it is a workhorse. Do you think $75 is too much? :-D
Considering they cost new (back in the 50's) around $49.99 and considering the machines of today have totally lost their simplicity - I feel that she's worth whatever you want to pay for her. How's that for getting around your question? For $75 she had better be pristine though. IMHO
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Originally Posted by purplefiend
Gary,
Beautiful machine and cabinet, can't find anything that pretty here for less than $200.
Beautiful machine and cabinet, can't find anything that pretty here for less than $200.
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Originally Posted by kwendt
wow.. I have 23 pages to read. But first... let me share some GOOD news....
So I drove my MIL out to do some thrift store shopping today. We got some odds/ends and started home. My MIL said, "Isn't there a little thrift store in the next shopping center". We pulled in. Went into the shop. Sitting RIGHT in front, on the floor with a bunch of baskets was a little dusty black case. I immed. squatted down to look... yup. I ask the man at the counter, "how much is this old sewing machine?" He said, "$10". And I said, "I'll take it!!!!
So I am now the proud owner of a Singer 221 Featherweight, in a nice case, with attachments and manual and the original 1964 bill of sale. Machine is used, but not much. Well loved, and cared for. Professionally serviced, new cord at some point. Musty, dusty, beginnings of mold spots and the usual 221 thread snarl.... that's it. WOW. Happy dance! I'll post pictures when I get it cleaned up.
So I drove my MIL out to do some thrift store shopping today. We got some odds/ends and started home. My MIL said, "Isn't there a little thrift store in the next shopping center". We pulled in. Went into the shop. Sitting RIGHT in front, on the floor with a bunch of baskets was a little dusty black case. I immed. squatted down to look... yup. I ask the man at the counter, "how much is this old sewing machine?" He said, "$10". And I said, "I'll take it!!!!
So I am now the proud owner of a Singer 221 Featherweight, in a nice case, with attachments and manual and the original 1964 bill of sale. Machine is used, but not much. Well loved, and cared for. Professionally serviced, new cord at some point. Musty, dusty, beginnings of mold spots and the usual 221 thread snarl.... that's it. WOW. Happy dance! I'll post pictures when I get it cleaned up.
http://milwaukee.craigslist.org/for/2417108482.html
Anyone interested in a nice 66-16?
I don't need another machine, I have picked up three in the last two weeks.
Anyone interested in a nice 66-16?
I don't need another machine, I have picked up three in the last two weeks.
Originally Posted by miriam
Originally Posted by Crossstitcher
I got this yesterday. I didn't know FW had this attachment it also fits a 15. I also got a monogrammer and with these came two buttonholers which had extra cams. A bag of side clamping attachments and a box of the old singer bottom clamping attachments. Also in the box were three bags of commerical bobbins metal. A book on how to make your own clothes patterns. Pretty good haul I think. So glad to get the monogrammer.
I just got a monogrammer and I was faced with the same situation, wrong plate. :shock: :roll:
I also have a professional buttonholer and checked that plate. It has the plate I need so I just swapped plates. :thumbup:
I haven't tried my monogrammer yet (using it on a 500 Rocketeer).
I am hoping to settle down here next week and check out the new toys for the machines. :D :D :D
Blessings,
Sandi
I found this machine in a thrift shop today. I don't know what model it is. I didn't get it because I want to kow if the bobbins and the cover plate will be available. Can anyone help me??
Jan in Texas
Jan in Texas
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Originally Posted by tomilu
Oh my! Blackside attachments and bobbins!!! How neat :thumbup:
Originally Posted by quiltdoctor
I found this machine in a thrift shop today. I don't know what model it is. I didn't get it because I want to kow if the bobbins and the cover plate will be available. Can anyone help me??
Jan in Texas
Jan in Texas
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