Originally Posted by
azgemstone
Hi! I'm new to Quiltingboard. ...
My question is what do I clean with so I do not ruin the "decals", etc?
Also, I've seen alot of comments that this sewing machine is for quilting. Is this correct? What makes this a quilting machine? Also, please excuse my ignorance, but can "regular" sewing be done?
Thanks for any information.
Welcome. Thank you for checking about not ruining decals, so would suggest the sticky here --
http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...v-t167789.html Like Barny said
sewing machine oil and cotton balls. Also brush out lint and remove any threads where they don't belong. Take plenty of pictures. We like seeing
before and after pictures. I'm guessing that your machine is a long shuttle.
As far as it being good for quilting, it is because straight stitch only machines make a better straight stitch and easier to make a 1/4 inch seam. I have a computerized Pfaff but when I was making doll clothes for granddaughter I was having trouble with the small seams even when needle position was on the far right. Fortunately, I had a 15-90 that I was able to pull out and the difference was amazing. The answer is yes, you can "regular" sew straight stitch seams. Most clothing is done with 5/8" seams so you may want to have some sort of seam guide.
(Please no tape.) Some use just a visual guide like a screw or edge of needle plate. There are seam guides that screw onto the bed and even just a magnetic guide on these antique or vintage machines. Many beautiful items are made with only a straight stitch machine.
Do you have a manual and any attachments? As mentioned before -- we like pictures.
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.