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01-16-2011, 07:07 AM

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BoJangles

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Nancy, I picked up a free "Free" and haven't even used it yet. I'm presently using the machine and treadle stand as a small cutting table.

They look alike except for the cabinet! Do you know how to age one? Have you tried to sew on yours at all?

Nancy

Ok doing some research I found out the Free Manufacturing company started in 1910 and made machines in Rockford, Ill until 1958 when it moved the company to LA, California for about 10 more years until it faded out.

So I would guess this machine is between 1910 and 1920?
Nancy

01-16-2011, 07:15 AM

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Maybe I've confused everyone. There are two machines I've posted, and from looking closer, now that I have been tutored by you guys, here's what I think they are. Let me know if I've got it right.

After advice from this board, I bought a 15-91 locally for $60. It's a great heavy duty worker. I also love that cabinet- very deco. I'd definitely go for it!

Maggie

01-16-2011, 07:39 AM

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I was at an antique shop this afternoon when I spotted a treadle cabinet front drawer being used as a shelf. The owner of the shop had cut off the long pieces to the front drawer (long sliders) and mounted the drawer so that the tray part (backside) was against the wall. I thought that would be a cute way to decorate a wall in a sewing room. The drawer, now shelf, could hold light weight vintage objects and a mini quilt could be hung underneath. I have a front tray from a very badly ruined cabinet to a treadle that I got when I picked up my free Singer 9W1. The front tray and drawers were the only items worth saving after the treadle. I was planning on selling the front drawer, but after seeing this I may just hold onto it for this project. Has anyone else seen this done?

That sounds like a wonderful way to use an orphaned drawer!!

01-16-2011, 07:47 AM

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Can anyone tell if this is a model 201?
http://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/for/2163094197.html

01-16-2011, 07:51 AM

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Miz Johnny or anyone else, what do you know about a "Free" treadle. I have a friend of a friend who wants me to buy her "Free" treadle.

Does the Free take a special needle -- I have enough of those around here? The machine looks really good and it is in a parlor cabinet that completely closes up.

What do you guys think?

Nancy

Here are pictures of the Free Treadle that a friend of a friend wants to sell me. Her parents have passed on and she want to sell this treadle. I think I could get it for under $100? I don't wants it if I have to find a special needle for it.

Nancy

01-16-2011, 08:00 AM

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I saw this on craigslist this morning - make offer on Singer 66 (head only) in Portland OR area -

http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/for/2162748949.html

This might be a low-cost machine for someone in the area. I already have a 66.

01-16-2011, 08:40 AM

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Wow that machine looks great!~

Nancy

01-16-2011, 09:12 AM

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whenpigsfly

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Can anyone tell if this is a model 201?
http://boston.craigslist.org/bmw/for/2163094197.html

It all depends on what the faceplate looks like, and I can't tell from the picture.

Use this handy Singer ID guide
http://www.sandman-collectibles.com/...achines.htm#23

Or ask the seller for the serial #!

01-16-2011, 09:23 AM

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I am amazed at the educational value of this thread. I don't know how to put in links, but there is a beautiful Davis Vertical Feed on Craigslist in Modesto CA listing. I though someone might like to check it out.

01-16-2011, 10:01 AM

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Nancy

I knew that I had just seen a cabinet like yours on Craigslist and I had wondered what it would look like opened up. This person is asking for $100: http://boston.craigslist.org/nwb/atq/2159975320.html[/quote]

That one posted here is the Cabinet No.24 embossed with a Singer machine that looks like a Redeye possibly.

Link to cabinet: http://www.ismacs.net/singer_sewing_...net_23-24.html