Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
Don't know the correct answer, or if there really is a correct answer, but I say once a year. I'm chuckling to myself thinking of the machines that I rescued from years of benign neglect from previous owners. After giving them a good cleaning, they all sew beautifully. I'm sure if they miss a year of getting a tune up and oil, they will still be good to go after a quick dusting and oiling.
Thanks! If you find one for sale, BUY IT! They are fun machines with cool mechanics. I'm amazed at what can be done and how well they sew through layers of fabrics. I find myself wanting to share my sewing projects from this machine and other vintage machines with folks here. They, Davis VF, need to be rescued and used- along with other fantastic vintage ladies and gents.
Ronnie, I have 6 black featherweights and they all have Singer on the top of them. I also have 4 white with the green tint to them and I don't believe the story about making them for the Native Americans Most where made in Scotland and there is also a tan one, the tan ones are rare, the other 2 colors are abundantly for sale on ebay, check them out.
I hope this helps.
I hope this helps.
Thank you, ValleyquilterMo,
I was thinking the same thing. I've read all the things you posted and couldn't figure out what she was talking about. No matter what, I love them both!!
Thanks again!
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I posted the on Miriam's thread the pics and how to's of the needle clamp assembly on the 319. http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...t162425-3.html
I posted the on Miriam's thread the pics and how to's of the needle clamp assembly on the 319. http://www.quiltingboard.com/picture...t162425-3.html
Now, I hope I don't have to go there with my 319w, but I am glad to have the resource if I do! By the way, I am using my 319w in the treadle daily now! It is my go to machine for piecing or doing a quick project!
Nancy
Good morning everyone. Just wanted to post this. It has been relisted. http://www.ebay.com/itm/ws/eBayISAPI...:WNARL:US:1123
Kathie, the very old (1800's) machines do better if they are used occasionally! I just got out my 1898 Model 28 yesterday for my 3 year old grandson to play with. He wanted to sew because I was sewing, but I didn't want him to use an electric machine and he is too short for the treadle - so he hand cranked the 1898! That machine was making a terrible stitch at first - until we kept oiling her and running her! Those old gals do better if they are used once in a while - when I first got that machine I oiled and cleaned her up - made sure she was stitching nicely, but I didn't really use her! That was over a year ago. When you actually use the old machines, it really frees things up!
Nancy
Last edited by BoJangles; 12-09-2011 at 06:01 AM.
Monica, I just now saw what you did with your Davis I will have to give it a try. Yours looks very nice, good work.
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