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Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Originally Posted by malindaann
hi -- I picked up a 404 model at an estate sale yesterday for a very small amount. It is a 1959 model. It needs a really thorough cleaning and some rust removed from the extra parts(ruffler, feet, etc). Can someone recommend the best site to order any missing pieces from? I think it's pretty intact but there is a small belt on the front that is rotting and the spool felts and stuff like that are in rough shape. I plan to use it for some heavy duty sewing -- leather and sunbrella -- if anyone has experience or advice I would love to receive it.
http://www.sew-classic.com/
And if you looking for additional info to read about your 404:
http://blog.sew-classic.com/2008/10/...ne-review.aspx
I like her site, very informative. At least I have learned a lot just reading her site.
Anyway, enjoy your wonderful vintage machine! Have fun quilting with her.
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thanks for sew place for301 feet
Originally Posted by Charlee
Originally Posted by Celeste
Okay everybody, I found me a beige 301A longbed on Craigslist for $100, with the foot pedal, case and the bobbin case. Drove from the San Jose area to San Francisco to get it. (About 60 miles.) First time on my own and I'm not too proud to admit I just kept getting lost. Found the pickup spot after a missed exit, (I had directions off of mapquest), but afterwards.... you'd think I'd never been there (or driven there), before! Left home about 2:30pm and got back around 6:30pm.
So now I've got her out and found a youtube to explain how to wind the bobbin. I cannot get the silver thing to move towards me to disengage it. Any advise, please?
So now I've got her out and found a youtube to explain how to wind the bobbin. I cannot get the silver thing to move towards me to disengage it. Any advise, please?
Thanks all for your advise!
Gold Wings decal alert!!
Originally Posted by justtrish
So I have to offficially attempt to sneak a machine into the house.
Can a treadle be snuck in? I know there must be some info here somewhere on taking a treadle apart to transport (sneak)!
My guess is that the machine has been electrified but is still sitting in the treadle cabinet :)
Can a treadle be snuck in? I know there must be some info here somewhere on taking a treadle apart to transport (sneak)!
My guess is that the machine has been electrified but is still sitting in the treadle cabinet :)
The only difference is the Spartan has a bobbin winder that is slightly easier to convert. Usually, they go for less $.
Yep, you'd should have picked up the Spartan! The Spartan is the lower end Singer 99, but because there are way fewer Spartans than there are 99's, it is worth more! Billy says, Spartans are money in the bank!
Nancy
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by lee231
Seen a Spartan at the flea market last Sunday, but it had the logo for The Singer manufacturing company along the top of the arm. Was this a rare machine that I should have picked up?
Nancy
Originally Posted by Glenn
My wife said I could not have any more machines until I paint the house. I have a really big two story house so it could be awhile for me. :lol: :lol:
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Miz Johnny!!!
Did you survive your basement sale this past weekend?!
You still with us?
Did you survive your basement sale this past weekend?!
You still with us?
Welcome home Miz Johnny! Details Woman...we need DETAILS!! How was the TOGA?
:)
:)
Please keep in mind that I'm not real smart and just couldn't find your PDA on the board.....am I supposed to be looking somewhere else ? Please give me explicit instructions....I tend to follow instructions well.
My real question is that I bought a Singer Athena 1200 yesterday at a thrift store and want to know your thoughts on the series.....thanks for info !
My real question is that I bought a Singer Athena 1200 yesterday at a thrift store and want to know your thoughts on the series.....thanks for info !
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