Hello to all the old sewing machine appreciators!
 

I 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!

Welcome from another old sewing machine collector in Mid Missouri

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!

Hi from Ohio!

Welcome from Adrian, MI

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!

Welcome from western NY and happy quilting :)

Welcome from Michigan!:)