Hello to all the old sewing machine appreciators!
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#1
01-15-2014I have a number of older sewing machines, the two oldest both being treadle machines from the same year of 1923. One is a Model 29-4 and the other Model 66 Red eye. Next is a 1941, Model 241-2 High Speed commercial machine and then a Model 221 from 1951. All in working condition. Started sewing in the Navy, taught by a parachute rigger friend. When things did not fit, he taught me how to make them fit, from clothes to any kind of cover. I have been doing it ever since. We have horses and they rip horse blankets and halters and bridles. All of which I fix these days. Dog needs a new collar or coat and I just make it. I just like to work with old mechanical things and these machines are such a pleasure to work with. Used a few of the newer ones and I am sticking with the ones I have. I already posted a question here and have had replies that have helped. Thanks to all for the help and happy to be here and follow some of the conversations!
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Welcome from NC but formerly from South Jersey. We used to drive through the Pine Barrens on our way down the shore. You are right about those old machines. I have repaired a boat cover with an old Singer and hemmed jeans with another old one going through a lot of layers at the side seams. I would be afraid to do that on my computerized machine. There are a lot of "old machine" people on the QB who know just about everything there is to know about the machines and cabinets. Enjoy!
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orangeroom , 12-17-2013 03:52 AM
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Nerwin, welcome from upstate NY! I haven't heard of Elm, but will check it out on a map the next time we drive to NJ! We'll add you to the sewing machine enthusiasts!
