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This is a great example of how confusing the sewing machine world can be. A few pages back I posted a picture of Kathie's new Franklin made by Davis in 1911 for Sears. I knew White also made a machine they called Franklin for Sears, but what a difference in the machines! Kathie's looks like an elaborate 127 with fancy decals, and this machine looks like a tank!
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Nancy if my Franklin is a 127 can I use my 27 mauel for this machine? Does it thread the same way as the 27? Kathie
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Nancy if my Franklin is a 127 can I use my 27 mauel for this machine? Does it thread the same way as the 27? Kathie
Originally Posted by SnowQuilt
Im hoping someone can give me some information about this Kenmore. I looked on the internet and I got years from the 30's to the 50's. The seriel # is 270003, and the model # is 117-552. An old neighbor gave this to me. Any information would be appriciated. Also I have no attachments or the book for it, only the foot that is on it. Any ideas where I can get them?
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by quiltdoctor
Maybe similar to this one?? It is a Stretched Singer called a Voyager 17.(My Bella)
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Billy I love the new photo shop, I just hope it stays a photo shop! It would be nice if people use it only to post pictures and descriptions. If everyone starts commenting on the machines in the photo shop, it will become just like this side!
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Originally Posted by SnowQuilt
Originally Posted by SnowQuilt
Im hoping someone can give me some information about this Kenmore. I looked on the internet and I got years from the 30's to the 50's. The seriel # is 270003, and the model # is 117-552. An old neighbor gave this to me. Any information would be appriciated. Also I have no attachments or the book for it, only the foot that is on it. Any ideas where I can get them?
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Originally Posted by beaniekins
I looked at my handcrank more closely and took a photo. I think what a few of you are saying is correct. It is just a handle screwed onto the flywheel, and not a true handcrank. Here is the photo so you can all have a closer look.
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by beaniekins
I looked at my handcrank more closely and took a photo. I think what a few of you are saying is correct. It is just a handle screwed onto the flywheel, and not a true handcrank. Here is the photo so you can all have a closer look.
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Here is the listing:
http://cgi.ebay.com/FEATHERWEIGHT-HA...#ht_1186wt_907
I haven't tried it yet but I hope it doesn't make my FW go backwards :shock:
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Here is my "new" Singer 99K~~year 1954~~in it's own cabinet! Billy had once mentioned that the 3/4 sized cabinets are hard to come by so when I saw this machine on Craigslist I answered the ad right away, asking for the model number. Sure enough it was a 99....so for $80.00 it was mine!!
The girl that was selling it said that her boyfriend's mother had given it to her but she preferred a more modern machine. I gave her the money and packed it into my car with a big smile on my face :-D
I'm hoping that my little green 185 will also fit in that cabinet. It looks like the holes are set just right.
The girl that was selling it said that her boyfriend's mother had given it to her but she preferred a more modern machine. I gave her the money and packed it into my car with a big smile on my face :-D
I'm hoping that my little green 185 will also fit in that cabinet. It looks like the holes are set just right.
I have several 99's in wooden boxes but the cords on this one seem to be in really nice shape
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The ruler is just to give you a visual for the size of it
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Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid
Here is my "new" Singer 99K~~year 1954~~in it's own cabinet! Billy had once mentioned that the 3/4 sized cabinets are hard to come by so when I saw this machine on Craigslist I answered the ad right away, asking for the model number. Sure enough it was a 99....so for $80.00 it was mine!!
The girl that was selling it said that her boyfriend's mother had given it to her but she preferred a more modern machine. I gave her the money and packed it into my car with a big smile on my face :-D
I'm hoping that my little green 185 will also fit in that cabinet. It looks like the holes are set just right.
The girl that was selling it said that her boyfriend's mother had given it to her but she preferred a more modern machine. I gave her the money and packed it into my car with a big smile on my face :-D
I'm hoping that my little green 185 will also fit in that cabinet. It looks like the holes are set just right.
Thanks for posting your new 99 with a ruler along side to show just how small these machines are. Also, thanks for sharing the info about the man who makes the hand-cranks for the FW. Very clever and cool!
Are the sewing feet attachments for a Singer 127 and 99 interchangable? Are there generic attachements or do I have to go to vintage collectors?
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