Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
05-25-2012, 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by jljack
Maybe a video fashion show? Who can strut the catwalk? LOL LOL LOL
05-25-2012, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Glenn
All though bras can be a challenge depending on rather it will lift for formal ware are regular wear. Sometimes I even but stays in them or wires to support. They can be hard to make.
I have to ask though, Glenn, is there anything you haven't made??
05-25-2012, 06:04 PM
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Originally Posted by jlhmnj
Charlee,
I had an AG Mason Rotary at one time and wondered about this also. Here's some interesting information:
http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...58284316tUttVK
"Believe it or not "
Jon
I had an AG Mason Rotary at one time and wondered about this also. Here's some interesting information:
http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...58284316tUttVK
"Believe it or not "
Jon
Texas Jan
05-25-2012, 06:25 PM
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Found the serial number on the new FW after several DUH!! moments. The allotment date is Jan 23, 1950, and she was made earlyish in the run of 40,000. Dh did well except that the needle doesn't move up and down but I know she needs cleaning and the bed hasd some scratches. She is a long bed so I'm excited overr that. What I'm not excited about is remembering where I put the cleaning stuff cuz I had 3 spaces where I just put stuff that fit there without any sort of plan. MIL still had pleanty of things to grouse about so didn't ruin all of her fun.
Am hoping I can find the 99 face plate and see if it fits the FW. The 99's plate is prettier than than the FW's.
Am hoping I can find the 99 face plate and see if it fits the FW. The 99's plate is prettier than than the FW's.
05-25-2012, 06:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Bennett
I'm finally home again and able to catch up on all the vintage goodness around here, and y'all have me laughing out loud. There's always something interesting going on in this thread.
I have to ask though, Glenn, is there anything you haven't made??
I have to ask though, Glenn, is there anything you haven't made??
05-25-2012, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Candace
Nancy, yes I sold it last night. It was a nice man who came by and he was either Russian, Hungarian...something. In his country he was a clothing designer! His wife was getting a bit irritated with him using her machine(we can maybe relate a tad Hmmmm?). He wanted a heavy duty, all metal machine. And he got one.
Nancy, I have the straight stitch version of the machine you linked to. They are another great machine.
I also had a no show yesterday. From a lady that had contacted me many times to get my address. And of course, I played e-mail tag with her over and over because I wasn't going to give her my address without a time commitment. I get the time commitment and she doesn't show. Grrrrr......
Nancy, I have the straight stitch version of the machine you linked to. They are another great machine.
I also had a no show yesterday. From a lady that had contacted me many times to get my address. And of course, I played e-mail tag with her over and over because I wasn't going to give her my address without a time commitment. I get the time commitment and she doesn't show. Grrrrr......
Are you the one wanting an orange sewing machine? I would love to find a red vintage machine someday!
Nancy
05-25-2012, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Nancy, Most of the sewing for the bras require a zigzag or a three step zigzag to hold the pieces together. I didn't know what a three step zigzag was so of course that lead to another google search. Professional and some modern machines have this capability to make a three step zigzag.
The Two Spools might be used to sew around the pieces like for example outside and inside upper cup. The directions state to use 1/4" seams allowance and then trim close to stitches. I'm now thinking that the foot on the Singer 201 or even my FW would be the right foot to use and then no trimming would be needed.
I don't think the Necchi Supernova can do a three step zigzag, so I'm going to have to use just the zigzag or there is a decorative stitch that looks very close to the three step zigzag. There are numerous decorative stitches that look like I could use too. So, most of the sewing will be done with the Necchi.
The Two Spools might be used to sew around the pieces like for example outside and inside upper cup. The directions state to use 1/4" seams allowance and then trim close to stitches. I'm now thinking that the foot on the Singer 201 or even my FW would be the right foot to use and then no trimming would be needed.
I don't think the Necchi Supernova can do a three step zigzag, so I'm going to have to use just the zigzag or there is a decorative stitch that looks very close to the three step zigzag. There are numerous decorative stitches that look like I could use too. So, most of the sewing will be done with the Necchi.
Nancy
05-25-2012, 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
I'm not Charlee, and this has probably long since been answered, but I have a New Royal B, from the Illinois Sewing Machine Company of Rockford.
We still haven't closed on the new old house, and am still knee-deep in packing and culling. I have sold a couple of machines, but still am trying to decide what goes with me and what doesn't. It's not much fun. I just dashed in here to see if anyone else is having more fun than I am.
We still haven't closed on the new old house, and am still knee-deep in packing and culling. I have sold a couple of machines, but still am trying to decide what goes with me and what doesn't. It's not much fun. I just dashed in here to see if anyone else is having more fun than I am.
Nancy
05-25-2012, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by pfroggg
Hi Nancy,
I would have guessed 24x1 too, but would have to check. Re bird nests, these little beasts are tricky to get to sew properly, and it may well be something else that is causing them. Personally, I would just take it to Cathy! She is really good at getting ornery little machines to sew.
pat
I would have guessed 24x1 too, but would have to check. Re bird nests, these little beasts are tricky to get to sew properly, and it may well be something else that is causing them. Personally, I would just take it to Cathy! She is really good at getting ornery little machines to sew.
pat
I am not afraid to tackle this machine myself, I just want to make sure I have the correct needle for this machine before I start tearing it apart! It is a little confusing as ISMACS says to use the 16x1 and other places say to use the same needle that the Singer 20 - the 24x1 - uses! I was hoping someone on here would know for sure what needle actually is suppose to be used with this little Damascus. I think I saw some of them at the last TOGA Cathy had? I just hoped you knew! It would be so much easier if I knew I had the right needle in before I start messing with the mechanics of this machine!
I will wait until I can ask Cathy, I bet she at least knows what needle is correct!
Nancy
05-25-2012, 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by jlhmnj
Charlee,
I had an AG Mason Rotary at one time and wondered about this also. Here's some interesting information:
http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...58284316tUttVK
"Believe it or not "
Jon
I had an AG Mason Rotary at one time and wondered about this also. Here's some interesting information:
http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...58284316tUttVK
"Believe it or not "
Jon
Nancy
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