Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
02-07-2011, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Glenn
Originally Posted by Lostn51
Okay I think I found another sewing machine (as if I need more) but I will go look at it tomorrow and see if it is what I think it is. ;-)
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02-07-2011, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid
Are you getting a mess of thread on the underside of your fabric?
In the book "The Featherweight 221 and I" by Dave McCallum he says that if the machine was recently cleaned and the throat plate removed to clean the dust bunnies from under it, then sometimes the bobbin case "finger" is not in the little slot that it has to be in before putting the throat plate back on.
The other thing that he mentions is that if the machine has not been cleaned then it could be packed with dust bunnies, causing missed stitches and can also cause the thread to form birds nests.
In the book "The Featherweight 221 and I" by Dave McCallum he says that if the machine was recently cleaned and the throat plate removed to clean the dust bunnies from under it, then sometimes the bobbin case "finger" is not in the little slot that it has to be in before putting the throat plate back on.
The other thing that he mentions is that if the machine has not been cleaned then it could be packed with dust bunnies, causing missed stitches and can also cause the thread to form birds nests.
02-07-2011, 04:29 PM
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Luv2learn;
That is a 99 according to Singer and not a 15. IF you want a 15, this might help you with your choices. It was a batch of 15000 and born on June 26, 1928.
That is a 99 according to Singer and not a 15. IF you want a 15, this might help you with your choices. It was a batch of 15000 and born on June 26, 1928.
02-07-2011, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by luv2learn
I have located and only seen photos of this machine. SN AC209505, says it has alloted date 1928, .
CAN IT BE TURNED INTO A HAND CRANK? i/M REALLY WANTING A NICE SINGER 15, if I'm limited to only 2 or 3 more, which would be best to get. . I want to actually use mine, not just collect them. . . YET! ! ! ! !
I am going to try to attach photos, but would like to know from you knowledgeable folk. . . asking price $100., he says it runs good, (I don't know if it SEWS). Photo looks like nice machine, a little rough bentwood case. What'cha think? Any cautions or addit'l info I need to ask about?
Can't do photos.
I guess I don't know how to attach photos at the spot. But would be glad for any help. Thanx luv2learn
CAN IT BE TURNED INTO A HAND CRANK? i/M REALLY WANTING A NICE SINGER 15, if I'm limited to only 2 or 3 more, which would be best to get. . I want to actually use mine, not just collect them. . . YET! ! ! ! !
I am going to try to attach photos, but would like to know from you knowledgeable folk. . . asking price $100., he says it runs good, (I don't know if it SEWS). Photo looks like nice machine, a little rough bentwood case. What'cha think? Any cautions or addit'l info I need to ask about?
Can't do photos.
I guess I don't know how to attach photos at the spot. But would be glad for any help. Thanx luv2learn
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02-07-2011, 04:40 PM
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Billy, I was feeling like it is a bit pricey too. Can it be made into a hand crank, and if so what would I have to get to do so? And how do these compare to a model 15?
Thanx for helping me. Brenda
Thanx for helping me. Brenda
02-07-2011, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by luv2learn
Billy, I was feeling like it is a bit pricey too. Can it be made into a hand crank, and if so what would I have to get to do so? And how do these compare to a model 15?
Thanx for helping me. Brenda
Thanx for helping me. Brenda
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02-07-2011, 04:45 PM
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I was cleaning out a closet and found a coffin top case! I opened it and it is a 99 from 1924. I haven't plugged it in yet, but if memory served it has been in the clset for about 25 years, so I figure it needs a good clean before I take her for a spin. She looks like the previously posted machine, but the case is in good shape, and has been rewired. I am excited about my find here in my own house! Who knew?
02-07-2011, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Shemjo
I was cleaning out a closet and found a coffin top case! I opened it and it is a 99 from 1924. I haven't plugged it in yet, but if memory served it has been in the clset for about 25 years, so I figure it needs a good clean before I take her for a spin. She looks like the previously posted machine, but the case is in good shape, and has been rewired. I am excited about my find here in my own house! Who knew?
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02-07-2011, 04:48 PM
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Chris, thanx for your input. . I'm sorry, I wasn't very clear on what I was asking. This is what I meant....
This 99 looks nice, but on my wish list I would also very much like to have a model 15 . . . If I could only get one or the other right now, is this such a good buy to not pass up??
Thanx, luv2learn
This 99 looks nice, but on my wish list I would also very much like to have a model 15 . . . If I could only get one or the other right now, is this such a good buy to not pass up??
Thanx, luv2learn
02-07-2011, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Glenn
Hey all you quilters working on sewing machine cabinets I have posted a tut on refinishing them using shellac since that is what is on the old vintage and antique treadles and other cabinets with age.
If you want to restore instead of refinishing we will tackle this as need arises to repair a bad spot. This tut will be never ending because there are so many types of repair so will handle this by your questions as they come up. Glenn
If you want to restore instead of refinishing we will tackle this as need arises to repair a bad spot. This tut will be never ending because there are so many types of repair so will handle this by your questions as they come up. Glenn
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