Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
#5111
Originally Posted by dunster
Do you think those are cobwebs on that machine? Is it really a black machine with a thick layer of dust, or could it be a light colored machine (with a black base???) Creepy. I think I will cross-post it on the thread talking about spiders. I would not have brought that machine into my kitchen for the picture!
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/fuo/1930029599.html
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/fuo/1930029599.html
It is a White machine, by manufacturer. Do you suppose that it is kept in the house. How long has it been since they opened it. I can't imagine how they did that without putting some marks in the dust.
Ick.
#5112
Originally Posted by dunster
I don't usually post ads from craigslist - but in this case I can't resist. Do you think those are cobwebs on that machine? Is it really a black machine with a thick layer of dust, or could it be a light colored machine (with a black base???) Creepy. I think I will cross-post it on the thread talking about spiders. I would not have brought that machine into my kitchen for the picture!
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/fuo/1930029599.html
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/fuo/1930029599.html
It's a White Westinghouse. When you raise the lid the machine comes up on a cable. So no finger prints or disturbed spiders. I have on like it minus dust and spiders.
#5113
Originally Posted by dunster
I don't usually post ads from craigslist - but in this case I can't resist. Do you think those are cobwebs on that machine? Is it really a black machine with a thick layer of dust, or could it be a light colored machine (with a black base???) Creepy. I think I will cross-post it on the thread talking about spiders. I would not have brought that machine into my kitchen for the picture!
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/fuo/1930029599.html
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/fuo/1930029599.html
Dang, I'll bet those early Americans wish they'd known the sewing machine had been invented!!!
#5114
Originally Posted by BZ quilting
No I don't know the age of my machine, have never been able to find any information. If you go back to page 150 I posted some pictures of it.
#5115
I was wondering something, is it possible to turn a reg treadle head into a hand crank?
Can you buy hand cranks for them?
My niece wants to learn and someone said that hand cranks are easier for kids so I was thinking of putting a crank on my red eye.
Can you buy hand cranks for them?
My niece wants to learn and someone said that hand cranks are easier for kids so I was thinking of putting a crank on my red eye.
#5116
Originally Posted by BZ quilting
Thanks in advance for any help you can give. I originally posted pictures of this machine on page 150 and also added a new one, but here is the wheel.
I have been using Boye sz 14 in all my National machines, but 20 x 1 (a common needle size) should work fine. If you're in a hurry, try a 15 X 1 and "cheat" the needle down a little in the holder. Just be careful not to put it too low so that it falls out or breaks.
#5117
Originally Posted by AbbyQuilts
I was wondering something, is it possible to turn a reg treadle head into a hand crank?
Can you buy hand cranks for them?
My niece wants to learn and someone said that hand cranks are easier for kids so I was thinking of putting a crank on my red eye.
Can you buy hand cranks for them?
My niece wants to learn and someone said that hand cranks are easier for kids so I was thinking of putting a crank on my red eye.
#5118
Originally Posted by Suzanne57
How much time would it have really taken to flick a duster over it? You'd think as a business they'd want to present their stuff in the best possible condition.
:shock:
#5119
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Originally Posted by jackkip
Originally Posted by Suzanne57
How much time would it have really taken to flick a duster over it? You'd think as a business they'd want to present their stuff in the best possible condition.
:shock:
#5120
Originally Posted by dunster
I don't usually post ads from craigslist - but in this case I can't resist. Do you think those are cobwebs on that machine? Is it really a black machine with a thick layer of dust, or could it be a light colored machine (with a black base???) Creepy. I think I will cross-post it on the thread talking about spiders. I would not have brought that machine into my kitchen for the picture!
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/fuo/1930029599.html
http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/fuo/1930029599.html
:oops: should have read further. I didn't realize there was a chain mechanism to lift it.
Boy, they should have cleaned it up, though!
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