Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
#231
Dama, you've no idea how much I wish I was in Georgia right now!! That's a nice machine!
(I'd ask more for it...and then bargin down if need be!)
(I'd ask more for it...and then bargin down if need be!)
#232
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Originally Posted by Charlee
Keep in mind Kygirl, that the allotment date is not the machine's "birthdate". The allotment date is the day that someone from the Singer plant decided that X number of X type of machines would be made, and said machines would have serial numbers from (this number) to (this number).
From what I understand, you can call Singer's customer service and they can tell you the actual date your machine was made. I'm probably going to try that tomorrow with this 201, since it's my first "real" Singer...(I have the 9W treadle machine, but it was made at the old Wheeler & Wilson plant, using a Wheeler & Wilson design, and a Wheeler & Wilson serial number...it's really a W&W with Singer decals!)
From what I understand, you can call Singer's customer service and they can tell you the actual date your machine was made. I'm probably going to try that tomorrow with this 201, since it's my first "real" Singer...(I have the 9W treadle machine, but it was made at the old Wheeler & Wilson plant, using a Wheeler & Wilson design, and a Wheeler & Wilson serial number...it's really a W&W with Singer decals!)
#233
What a wonderful thing you are doing......... I will be a visitor here. Have 3 old machines........ 2 Singer and one Climax. Will post pictures when I get a chance. Will be looking forward to seeing more pictures from everyone........ Just love those old machines........ The treadle machine was the first machine I sewed on. Wonderful memories of a time gone by.
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#234
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I just bought a 1916 Tredle Singer machine however it is in bad shape with rust and the cabinet will need to be done but can you tell an easy way to get the rust off. I checked the serial number and found out it was made in 1916 in Scotland. So I have done some research... Just want to get it fixed up for my antique bedroom lol
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Originally Posted by ScrapQuilter
What a wonderful thing you are doing......... I will be a visitor here. Have 3 old machines........ 2 Singer and one Climax. Will post pictures when I get a chance. Will be looking forward to seeing more pictures from everyone........ Just love those old machines........ The treadle machine was the first machine I sewed on. Wonderful memories of a time gone by.
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Originally Posted by whisper2btrflys
I just bought a 1916 Tredle Singer machine however it is in bad shape with rust and the cabinet will need to be done but can you tell an easy way to get the rust off. I checked the serial number and found out it was made in 1916 in Scotland. So I have done some research... Just want to get it fixed up for my antique bedroom lol
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Charlee I am not sure how much to ask for it. I guess I should put it up on the classified thread. It is nice but I just can't mess with it . I want someone to use it. I think its silly to have something working and just have it sitting for show. I have gotten all of my vintage machines working and use them all at one time or another. I still have a 201 in a deco desk that I need to get working. I am slowly cleaning out all my vintage machines. Of Course my slants are not going anywhere. lol my favs. I just need to get a 500 and a 301 and I will have them all.
#238
Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by SewExtreme
On that White Rotary it says in the back 'Patented Nov. 8, 192(7) not sure if it is a 7 or not.
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Originally Posted by SewExtreme
Ya know, I have spent about $500 in the past few weeks on vintage machines...
She mentioned something about me spending more time in the garage instead of playing on the computer. :lol: :lol: :lol:
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#240
Me too! I've already tapped William's fishing fund...I really need to behave for a bit...but when one finds a Singer 201-2 Centenial for $15...well...what's a girl to do?? ;) :lol:
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