Wanted: Large Throat Machine
05-19-2013, 05:12 AM
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Wanted: Large Throat Machine
I an looking for a sewing machine for my wife. I am looking for an older machine with a 12 to 15 inch throat. No I do not want a conputerized machine, abd I can not afford an expensive machine, My wife sews on a 50 year old Singer, and loves it. Can anyone suggest an old reliable machine with a larger throat?
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05-19-2013, 05:23 AM
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well, a 201 has about 8.5 inches. There are many vintage industrial machines hitting Craigslist, and some of them have larger harps... I was going to direct you to WOW, but they charge about 2000 bucks to stretch your machine.
so, I think if you don't want a 201(BEST machine EVER IMHO), then consider something like this:
http://norfolk.craigslist.org/hsh/3809818741.html
so, I think if you don't want a 201(BEST machine EVER IMHO), then consider something like this:
http://norfolk.craigslist.org/hsh/3809818741.html
05-19-2013, 05:41 AM
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Originally Posted by makitmama
then consider something like this:
http://norfolk.craigslist.org/hsh/3809818741.html
http://norfolk.craigslist.org/hsh/3809818741.html
05-20-2013, 05:31 AM
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I also recommend a Singer 31-15, or 31-20. They can be found for cheap sometimes, about $150 around here in Central NY. At that price you will have to do a lot of cleaning, but should end up with a useful quilting machine. If you find one without the table and motor, know that you can buy new ones for a few hundred dollars, $300-$400, if I recall correctly. I am not sure how big the throat is on this machine, 10-11" I think. 12"-15' will be near impossible to find in an older machine, IMHO
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05-20-2013, 07:28 AM
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We picked up a Singer 241-12 (similar to what Makitmama posted) in it's original industrial table for $100 locally (I have good shopping "fu") They usually run from $300-$600 in good shape, with the occasional deal under $300.
I bought this 1948 machine because it was a good deal that I planned to flip, but once my lady tried it, all bets were off. This machine runs up to 3000-5000 stitches per minute. We are still only running it at about 1/2 - 3/4 speed because we are not used to it yet. But it sure make short work of long seams.
I bought this 1948 machine because it was a good deal that I planned to flip, but once my lady tried it, all bets were off. This machine runs up to 3000-5000 stitches per minute. We are still only running it at about 1/2 - 3/4 speed because we are not used to it yet. But it sure make short work of long seams.
05-20-2013, 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by SteveH
We picked up a Singer 241-12 (similar to what Makitmama posted) in it's original industrial table for $100 locally (I have good shopping "fu") They usually run from $300-$600 in good shape, with the occasional deal under $300.
I bought this 1948 machine because it was a good deal that I planned to flip, but once my lady tried it, all bets were off. This machine runs up to 3000-5000 stitches per minute. We are still only running it at about 1/2 - 3/4 speed because we are not used to it yet. But it sure make short work of long seams.
I bought this 1948 machine because it was a good deal that I planned to flip, but once my lady tried it, all bets were off. This machine runs up to 3000-5000 stitches per minute. We are still only running it at about 1/2 - 3/4 speed because we are not used to it yet. But it sure make short work of long seams.
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