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10-21-2011, 07:01 PM

#25961

vintagemotif

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I'm working on a Scrappy Jacob's Ladder. Started piecing with my Standard, but switched over to my Two Spools since I like the foot on the Two Spools better than any of my other machines for piecing.

I like the feel of the Standard and Singer VS2, but wish they had the feet of the Two Spools. Two Spools can be a bit louder than the other machines, minus the Davis NVF.

10-21-2011, 07:01 PM

#25962

miriam

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Originally Posted by Charlee

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here is a review of the 285 Singer http://www.using-sewing-machines.com/Singer285J.html - read to the end

Ok..that's just sad... :(

sounds like a vintage to avoid
it's on my list right next to the touch and sew...

10-21-2011, 08:15 PM

#25963

purplefiend

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I'm picking up a set of straight leg Singer treadle irons tomorrow, it looks like its all there. My current Singer treadle like this is missing a bolt.

The irons are $15! :-D

http://austin.craigslist.org/atq/2609205647.html

Sharon W.

That's a great deal! Are you switching them out, or just swapping the bolt.

Mostly swapping the bolt, don't know what else. It depends on what condition they're in.

10-21-2011, 10:38 PM

#25964

Bennett

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Antique sewing machine it is, indeed!

http://dallas.craigslist.org/mdf/atq/2661282026.html

10-22-2011, 09:34 AM

#25965

Nanamoms

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Originally Posted by melinda1962

Cool! A green spartan at goodwill.

http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=8763125

Shipping to my zip code is not too bad on this one. At 16.00 for the bid and 18 for shipping, it would be a total of $34. Is this a good price?

10-22-2011, 09:39 AM

#25966

Nanamoms

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Originally Posted by Glenn

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Like you all don't know what a Redeye looks like, here is my new toy. She wasn't too dirty, so cleaned up pretty and dang it sews good.

You have a really nice red eye there. This is my favorite machine the 66 I have three 66's. I agree they sew really well and easy to maintain.
Glenn

The 66 is my all time favorite machine to work on and play with. I can completely gut one main shaft and all and put it back together again sewing in just over an hour. I have been working on a project for the last year and a half with a buddy of mine that I hope to post photos of the prototype later this year if not by the first of the year. I think you guys will love the machine and the improvements I have made to it from the original. But that is all the information I am giving so far. Since I have been sick I have had to put everything on the back burner so nothing has been done towards anything but me trying to get well.

Billy

Yes, Billy, you take it very easy, man!!!!! I want to get that repaint 66 in Ruby Red that we talked about from you when you get well!! Of course, I just want you to get well soon (or as well as you will be able to get!) Val, don't let him overdo, ok????

10-22-2011, 09:51 AM

#25967

Nanamoms

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Originally Posted by miriam

here is a review of the 285 Singer http://www.using-sewing-machines.com/Singer285J.html - read to the end

After I started reading, the article sounded so familiar. I think I've seen a similar review a while back. Wonder how much sewing you would have to do to wear the gears down??

10-22-2011, 10:25 AM

#25968

Candace

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Originally Posted by miriam

here is a review of the 285 Singer http://www.using-sewing-machines.com/Singer285J.html - read to the end

After I started reading, the article sounded so familiar. I think I've seen a similar review a while back. Wonder how much sewing you would have to do to wear the gears down??

It's not necessarily the wearing of the gears that's the problem. It's the whole machine shaking and vibrating that contributes to noise and inaccurate sewing. I wouldn't buy one.

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10-22-2011, 11:32 AM

#25969

irishrose

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Ruby Rustbucket will have a new home. The owners of my LQS are going to rescue her and put her in the lobby of the store. I can sew on her there if I want. They are both excited about having to do the work she needs. As Janome dealers, they have an interest in a New Home Machine. That's why I didn't put her on Craigslist before I asked them. He asked how many hundreds I wanted. I told him free if he picks it up, whatever my grandson charges if I have it delivered. It will be picked up. Woohoo! She will be well cared for.

10-22-2011, 12:04 PM

#25970

sew wishful

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I know someone posted this once...think I might have saved the info, but now that I want it, it's gone. LOL! Where can I find the size of needles for different machines? Looking for the 401A needle size, but want to laminate all the singer sizes with the machines and post it under my nose so I don't have to ask again, or each time I can't remember!! ;o(

I did it, and here it is again.

http://www.singersewinginfo.co.uk/needles/

But someone said that some of the info here is wrong. it was about how some needles are put in the machine. Here is the original posting.

http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-151831-1.htm

I hope this helps.

Thanks, Janis. I printed it out too, so I can lay it down and forget where I put it!! I even made two copies (stupid printer) so I can lose them both!! :lol: