Another New Guy
 

Hi,
My name is Rodney and I'm 48 years old. I live in Centralia, WA with my wife Carol and daughter Olivia. My wife and I know basically nothing about sewing but my daughter has expressed a strong interest in learning. I like making pretty much anything and have done a couple simple upholstery projects in the past so would like to learn as well. I joined up because I saw there is a section here for vintage sewing machines and because we all like quilts. I just gave my daughter a 1926 Singer model 101 that I bought over 20 years ago. I refinished the cabinet on it back then and haven't touched it since. It turns out the Singer 101 was Singer's first electric only sewing machine. I am in the process of bringing the machine back into working condition. I expect it to be ready to sew again shortly. It runs and all that's missing is the bobbin and the sliding cover plate for it. I've already found the manual as a free download from Singer and have determined bobbins are still easily available as well. I am impressed with the support Singer offers for their old machines. I thought the manual was a long shot when I started looking for it. I've even found a source for the cover plate. It's just a matter of getting the parts together. This should be fun.
Thanks for reading,
Rodney

Hello and welcome from Texas!

Welcome to our group. I imagine you have discovered the Vintage sewing machine section on here. :-) Glad you joined.

Welcome from Texas

Welcome, from another Texan!

Welcome, and enjoy the learning experience.

Howdy from Oklahoma! Welcome to the Board, lots of information here to begin quilting!

Hi there, Rodney. Welcome from Minnesota. This is a place where almost any question can be answered, and the support is fantastic.

Hi from Ohio!

welcome Rodney, we always enjoy new people entering the 'quilting world'. many of us sew on old Singers- they are wonderful machines, easy to maintain, and stitch beautifully. it is so much easier to master a nice straight, even 1/4" seam line on an old singer. :) we look forward to being part of your 'quilting adventure' . (I lived in Castle Rock, Washington for a few years- it is really nice where you live- sometimes I kind of miss Washington) --- Once you have your machine up & running (or before) visit sites like 'Quilter's Cache' or 'About.com/Quilting' where you can find many free block patterns, help & inspiration to help get you started- there are a couple good quilt shops in Longview too, that may have some beginner classes, books & help.

Welcome from Adrian, MI

Welcome from Michigan!:)

Welcome from the Suburbs of Chicago!

Welcome to the right place to meet friendly, helpful and enthusiastic people. I think we already have at least one member from your town.

Welcome from Indiana!

Hi Rodney! Welcome to the board from Corpus Christi, Tx. This board is like an encyclopedia of all things sewing, really any needle work. Every one contributes to this board one way or another. There will be some one who will know or will be able to direct you to a link in relation to your situation.

Welcome Rodney! Please keep us posted on your progress with the machine, and you and your daughter's quilting journey.

:) welcome from se TX

Welcome Rodney and your family, quilting and or sewing is a great family bonding source. Love vintage singers they are the best.:thumbup:

Welcome to a whole new journey in life for you and your family! Awesome that you are leading the way. Good luck from TX.

Welcome from S CA!!!

Welcome for the Tri-Cities. You and your family will have lots of fun on this site. It brought me into buying up quite a few vintage machines. I love their history.

hi from North Dakota. please post pic of your 101 and cabinet in the pictures section of Vintage machines. we all love to ooh and aaah over all kinds.

Welcome from western NY and happy quilting :)

Welcome to the board!!

Hello Rodney, welcome from northern California!

Another welcome from Michigan.... and another vintage machine lover. You've come to the right place.

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome. I've been tinkering with the machine-nothing major, I just learned how to thread it and gave it a quick oiling. I also bought some bobbins for it. I did a few test seams this morning and it actually works! There's still some fine tuning to be done though. The seams aren't perfect and it doesn't feed well on the shorter stiches for some reason. Given that it has sat for over 20 years since I've owned it and I don't know how long before that, I'm very happy with the results so far. I'll be picking up some sewing machine grease and some new needles for it today. I'll also post some pictures in the vintage section in the next day or two.
Rodney

Hello Rodney - welcome from Florida!

Welcome from Texarkana, Texas!!

Hi and welcome from northwestern Louisiana. Hope you enjoy all this wonderful board has to offer. Also hope you don't get too addicted to vintage machines. It's often incurable.

Hello from Ohio

Welcome and this is. Definitely the right place for you and your family!!!!!!!!

Welcome from OHIO!

Welcome from Texas!

Welcome from Englewood, CO

Welcome from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. What age is your daughter ? I am making doll quilts thru this board for a monthly swap. You and Carol and daughter can all learn so much here. It is fun and there are recipes too. Hugs also

Hi Rodney, from Kirkland, Wa. I recently started restoring the featherweight 221's ( I'm on my first one, actually)and I'm loving every minute of it. Wife has been quilting for about 15 years and I started maybe 3 years ago. I have 3 of the 221's and the wife has one. When I'm done with them, they will be showroom quality.

Welcome from Minne-sn*w-ta!