Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell

**Phyllis nm** · 12-20-2011, 07:55 PM

I only use 505 spray or maderia basting with no problems.

**Phyllis nm** · 12-20-2011, 07:57 PM

I just found this sewing gauge I am going to order. Your machine will have to have the mounting screw holes on the bed. This is the best one I have EVER seen. Watch the video.

http://www.sailrite.com/Swing-Gauge-Sewing-Fence

**Grannyh67** · 12-20-2011, 08:28 PM

[QUOTE=Phyllis nm;4799038]I just found this sewing gauge I am going to order. Your machine will have to have the mounting screw holes on the bed. This is the best one I have EVER seen. Watch the video.

http://www.sailrite.com/Swing-Gauge-Sewing-Fence[/QUOTE

That is so neat, but I would have to have the magnetic one. I have no screw holes.

**Candace** · 12-20-2011, 08:31 PM

Originally Posted by Phyllis nm

I just found this sewing gauge I am going to order. Your machine will have to have the mounting screw holes on the bed. This is the best one I have EVER seen. Watch the video.

http://www.sailrite.com/Swing-Gauge-Sewing-Fence

Pretty neat.

**miriam** · 12-20-2011, 11:07 PM

Originally Posted by quiltdoctor

Does anyone have one of these machines that can tell me if the remaining chrome plate simply slides off, or if there is a small "pin" that holds it in place. The center plate that surrounds the feed dogs has a little metal pin, so it has to be lifted out of place. I don't want to force it either way, just looks like it has a pin "head" showing on the lower right section.

Thanks,

Texas Jan

My 319 has a one piece plate with a pin near the feed. It slides on with a spring clip on the other end then it has to raise and go in that hole - keeps it from shifting.

**quiltdoctor** · 12-21-2011, 05:16 AM

Originally Posted by Bennett

I've been playing the last few days. I didn't really mean to, but it started with trying out some Bar Keeper's Friend on the slide plates. Then I figured I needed something to polish up while watching TV, so off came all the little bits for cleaning. Then I couldn't just put her shiny jewelry in a drawer, so she had to be cleaned up. I've never used a shuttle and long bobbin before, but she sews a nice stitch and it wasn't too hard to do. It will be a while before I get her in the treadle to really try her out.

Singer 27, dated to 1898.

Attachment 296695

Attachment 296696

Now she really looks wonderful!!! Never pass by an old lady machine. She may be a diamond in the rough!! Great Job!!

Texas Jan

**quiltdoctor** · 12-21-2011, 05:21 AM

Originally Posted by Miz Johnny

I'm way behind (as usual), so if this has been answered, please forgive me. I had one of these, and could NEVER get the plate off. None of the other folks I asked could tell me how to take it off, either, so if you figure it out, please let me know!! I finally sold the machine as it was in a treadle to someone who wanted it for a decoration. I needed it gone, and she wanted it for show.

Thanks Miz Johnny. No one else has even had a reply. I've been getting ready for Christmas, so she's just sitting. I don't want to do more damage by prying, so it may get restored "in place".

Texas Jan

**quiltdoctor** · 12-21-2011, 05:24 AM

Originally Posted by miriam

My 319 has a one piece plate with a pin near the feed. It slides on with a spring clip on the other end then it has to raise and go in that hole - keeps it from shifting.

Thanks Miriam. I'll see if I can check something like that out when I try to get her loose next time.

Texas Jan

**MrsBoats** · 12-21-2011, 05:35 AM

Originally Posted by BoJangles

Ok I just got back from 2 hour road trip to get the cabinet that has been advertized on Craigslist for my Mother's 1952 Pfaff 130. The machine fits perfectly in the cabinet so Candace and a few of you were right - that cabinet was made for the Pfaff! The problem is the cabinet is in great shape, but the hinges/parts that hold the machine in the cabinet are missing. So I can't use the cabinet until I find the parts to hold the machine - so it doesn't fall through! Anyone know where, - besides watching E-bay - I can find parts for the Pfaff cabinet. I need the hinges, screws, anchoring system so the machine can be set into the cabinet and actually closed up when not in use!

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/fuo/2757176692.html

Nancy

Nancy, your cabinet is the #44, the Hollywood. (Mine is the Californian.) I have the rest of this booklet; if you want a pdf, PM me your email and I'll get it to you. Sorry, I'm no help with the hinges and stuff.

eta: Wow, the print is small! The caption says:

No. 44 HOLLYWOOD MODEL Easy! Fast! A flick of your finger turns an important piece of furniture into a beautifully complete sewing cabinet.

Available in Lime Oak, Black Silver Fox, Walnut and Mahogany. Chair is covered with beautiful, easy-to-clean plastic. Two spacious drawers. Removable spool rack, complete with lid support. Hand-rubbed finish.

**vintagemotif** · 12-21-2011, 07:09 AM

Originally Posted by quiltdoctor

Does anyone have one of these machines that can tell me if the remaining chrome plate simply slides off, or if there is a small "pin" that holds it in place. The center plate that surrounds the feed dogs has a little metal pin, so it has to be lifted out of place. I don't want to force it either way, just looks like it has a pin "head" showing on the lower right section.

Thanks,

Texas Jan

Texas Jan, I was hoping someone else that owns a Singer 9W or Wheeler & Wilson would have come to your rescue by now. My Singer 9W sits behind my Christmas tree right now; so, I can't get to it to inspect it. And I can't recall how or if I removed this plate while cleaning this area.

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