Originally Posted by
sews
Ahhhhh. YOU got that one :-) . I had been eyeing it for a while but don't want another treadle. I would have converted it to a hand crank.... but we already have 3 of those. Anyway, it is very pretty and I really want a fiddle base at *some* point.... Love the flower pattern!!
Glad it's your "problem" now
ps. Have you dated the machine? I don't remember what it said in the ad.
Yeah, it's a project machine. *sigh* Why, WHY do I buy these things? I remember there was some interest here when I posted the ad but I don't remember anyone saying they'd definitely make the trip, so after a few days I thought "Why not?" Was a long drive but the day couldn't have been more beautiful and at $60 it was a good price.
The machine is from 1898, I believe. That's from the serial # and Singer.
Btw, here's a fantastic deal:
http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/art/4938649307.html
I remember we both wanted the same 201-2 and I was a little faster on the draw. Here's an even better one and for the same price!