Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
06-25-2011, 02:15 AM
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Originally Posted by SewExtreme
Welllllll... I got it, another machine, a Singer 401.
Turns out that when you lift the left extension leaf into the upright position and reach down and pull the side of the cabinet; that the door opens and there is a tray inside. It was holding the original manual; bobbins and some miscellaneous stuff. It only has four cams but that really is enough for me right now.
Turns out that when you lift the left extension leaf into the upright position and reach down and pull the side of the cabinet; that the door opens and there is a tray inside. It was holding the original manual; bobbins and some miscellaneous stuff. It only has four cams but that really is enough for me right now.
06-25-2011, 04:20 AM
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Originally Posted by HanNatNana
Originally Posted by quiltdoctor
Help !! Does anyone know what this machine is?? It is listed as a Singer, on Craigslist for $40.00. I don't think it is a singer.
Texas Jan
Texas Jan
It looks like a HC I bought a few weeks ago and meant to post photos but got busy with other stuff. Mine was on eBay with a starting price of 99 cents and there were no bidders, then I contacted the seller later and said I would be in the city (2 hrs each way) that weekend and could I collect it. Felt a bit miserly handing over 99 cents so I gave them $5....LOL
It was totally seized, nothing moved but an hour after starting a full spa treatment I had it working. I found about a dozen needles (some rusty) in the base and even cleaned those because I'm not sure if they are still available. The top cover looks quite home made and I've since been told they were an optional extra, but the timber has old newspaper glued in place and one date I could read was from the mid 1890's so I guess the machine is from around that time too.
Photo quality is fairly poor....grrr phone cameras, hopefully I'll get some better photos to post in Billy's machine thread that will be much clearer but for now hope these will help. Oh, my machine is a Beale which was an Australian company who made sewing machines and pianos, Beale worked in conjunction with Hugo Wertheim.
Bronwyn ;-)
I am on my way to pick up my machine this morning. We will have to compare machines when I get back.
Texas Jan
06-25-2011, 04:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
Aw hell count me in and I will bring the Long Island Teas and cookies!!
Billy
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06-25-2011, 04:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Glenn
go to treadleon.net I had trouble with the site also. glenn
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06-25-2011, 04:37 AM
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Originally Posted by vintagemotif
If you look in my profile's my pages under recipes section, there are two recipes. One the Red Beet Chocolate cake, which is extremely yummy! And a Cinnamon/Ginger tea. I cut the sugar amount way down, just a 1/4 cup. This tea served cold is very refreshing!
Kathie, maybe for the next Girl's Night Out - although, I can't make the July one -- August then, I will make the cake for all the ladies!
Nancy
06-25-2011, 04:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
You have to bring at least one machine that you no longer want. Do you have a Necchi Supernova in your stash? I would love trying to treadle that machine!
The other day, I made red beet chocolate cake that was a big hit. My husband hates red beets, but he loved the cake.
I have the pink one--Julia, I think. It's in great condition, but I plan to keep it electric. I had a very rough looking gray one, but gave it to a friend. My decision is (finally) that I can't keep them all!!
I have several that I need to leave my place of residence, but they won't listen to me.
The other day, I made red beet chocolate cake that was a big hit. My husband hates red beets, but he loved the cake.
I have the pink one--Julia, I think. It's in great condition, but I plan to keep it electric. I had a very rough looking gray one, but gave it to a friend. My decision is (finally) that I can't keep them all!!
I have several that I need to leave my place of residence, but they won't listen to me.
Nancy
06-25-2011, 04:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Phyllis nm
I got a 1926-66 at good will. The case is covered is snake skin fabric! Was that skin from the singer factory or a conversion? This fabric was the only thing holding the base together. I have removed it and I am going to glue it back together and recover it. I can use a snake skin [not my taste] or the FW black vinyl. What should it be? Thanks.
Nancy
06-25-2011, 04:46 AM
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Originally Posted by HanNatNana
It looks like a HC I bought a few weeks ago and meant to post photos but got busy with other stuff. Mine was on eBay with a starting price of 99 cents and there were no bidders, then I contacted the seller later and said I would be in the city (2 hrs each way) that weekend and could I collect it. Felt a bit miserly handing over 99 cents so I gave them $5....LOL
It was totally seized, nothing moved but an hour after starting a full spa treatment I had it working. I found about a dozen needles (some rusty) in the base and even cleaned those because I'm not sure if they are still available. The top cover looks quite home made and I've since been told they were an optional extra, but the timber has old newspaper glued in place and one date I could read was from the mid 1890's so I guess the machine is from around that time too.
Photo quality is fairly poor....grrr phone cameras, hopefully I'll get some better photos to post in Billy's machine thread that will be much clearer but for now hope these will help. Oh, my machine is a Beale which was an Australian company who made sewing machines and pianos, Beale worked in conjunction with Hugo Wertheim.
Bronwyn ;-)
It was totally seized, nothing moved but an hour after starting a full spa treatment I had it working. I found about a dozen needles (some rusty) in the base and even cleaned those because I'm not sure if they are still available. The top cover looks quite home made and I've since been told they were an optional extra, but the timber has old newspaper glued in place and one date I could read was from the mid 1890's so I guess the machine is from around that time too.
Photo quality is fairly poor....grrr phone cameras, hopefully I'll get some better photos to post in Billy's machine thread that will be much clearer but for now hope these will help. Oh, my machine is a Beale which was an Australian company who made sewing machines and pianos, Beale worked in conjunction with Hugo Wertheim.
Bronwyn ;-)
Nancy
06-25-2011, 04:51 AM
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Originally Posted by HanNatNana
Nancy (BoJangles) I owe you an apology because some weeks ago you asked me to post a photo of the machines covers I made and while I took a photo, I didn't get time to post it then completely forgot until I just looked for the HC photo for Jan.
Each one of my Janome's has it's own cover made from pre-quilted calico (muslin) which I embroidered with some grub roses and a monogram (both freebie designs).
The Brother shortarm quilter has a small quilt as a fitted cover would have been too time consuming to fit around the Handi Handles etc on the frame.
While I'm at it, here's a photo of the old spools of Sylko thread I was given via Freecycle recently, then I bought a shadow box frame to keep them dust free. These sit on a long hall table with two primitive style rag dolls and the Beale HC.
Bronwyn ;-)
Each one of my Janome's has it's own cover made from pre-quilted calico (muslin) which I embroidered with some grub roses and a monogram (both freebie designs).
The Brother shortarm quilter has a small quilt as a fitted cover would have been too time consuming to fit around the Handi Handles etc on the frame.
While I'm at it, here's a photo of the old spools of Sylko thread I was given via Freecycle recently, then I bought a shadow box frame to keep them dust free. These sit on a long hall table with two primitive style rag dolls and the Beale HC.
Bronwyn ;-)
The shadow box is a great idea too! I will have to post a picture I have of a shadow like box I was given made to hold very old scissors!
Nancy
06-25-2011, 05:01 AM
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Billy, sure there are any left? hee hee
Aw hell count me in and I will bring the Long Island Teas and cookies!!
Billy
Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by girliegirl
funny cake is PA DUTCH FOOD!! i will post the recipe on here, tonight if I get a chance, cheep and easy to make and very yummy with a cup of tea...
What is funny cake? The more the better.
My rhubarb is ready to pick. I could add diet coke and rhubarb cake to the mix! :roll: :roll: I know what you are going to say about the dc :roll: :roll:
Originally Posted by Kathie S.
Originally Posted by Kathie S.
Originally Posted by girliegirl
Hey can i join in??? I will bring the funny cake !!
Billy
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