Do you have a back up machine?
03-11-2010, 01:42 PM
#41
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Hey, check out your local yard sales, your local talk show radio channel where they list stuff for sale, flea markets, 2nd hand stores, quilt shops, ask your neighbors, relatives, and church members if they have an unused machine you can borrow/rent/buy on the cheap; check out Craigs list for your area, and always, always, ALWAYS ask your sewing machine shop if they have some decent trade-ins you can look at to buy until you can save up for a new one, which of course you will buy from (who else) your local sewing machine shop! Good luck and happy hunting! Oh, sorry for the impending demise of your old machine; I know what a traumatic experience it is :-(
03-11-2010, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by ginnie6
This morning I'm definitely seeing the wisdom of this! So I'm looking on CL and found about a 1954 Singer (looking at pics online and dating it). It works but has no attachments and the cabinet needs refinishing but the price is right and is close to where dh is working so he could pick it up for me. I want an older machine that is all metal and not computerized. Also I have my Grannie's Singer 99 clone that needs work. I'm pretty sure it needs a new motor and the wiring and light are shot. Which one of these do you think would be better for quilting? Or just get both of them and have them both up and going? :lol: That way I have a back up and dd has a machine.
03-11-2010, 03:31 PM
#44
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Oh yes definitely. My husband insisted on getting me a computerized one when I started sewing again. Although I am computer savy I just can't get the machine without reading the book each time I use it.
Decided I wanted a Featherweight again. I was stupid when we got married and traded my family heirloom in on a new machine in the late 1960's. I now have 7 Featherweights, 3 other machines (2 Singers) in cabinets that are not electrified. I try to rotate. And, only use the computer one for special things.
Linda
Decided I wanted a Featherweight again. I was stupid when we got married and traded my family heirloom in on a new machine in the late 1960's. I now have 7 Featherweights, 3 other machines (2 Singers) in cabinets that are not electrified. I try to rotate. And, only use the computer one for special things.
Linda
03-11-2010, 03:36 PM
#45
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What is the model of the 1954? I have several vintage Singer machines. (Last count was 9.) There are some vintage Singers that I would not have in my house. There are others that I have to stop myself from buying a second model because I think they are great. (After fixing them up, I've given several vintage machines to family members and friends.)
You do have to carefully check the wires on the vintage machines to make sure that they are not frayed.
My favorite quilting vintage singers are the 401A or the singer 403. You can move the needle to the right so it is easy to set it up for the scant 1/4 seam without using a special presser foot.
You do have to carefully check the wires on the vintage machines to make sure that they are not frayed.
My favorite quilting vintage singers are the 401A or the singer 403. You can move the needle to the right so it is easy to set it up for the scant 1/4 seam without using a special presser foot.
03-11-2010, 03:45 PM
#46
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Originally Posted by kapatt
What is the model of the 1954? I have several vintage Singer machines. (Last count was 9.) There are some vintage Singers that I would not have in my house. There are others that I have to stop myself from buying a second model because I think they are great. (After fixing them up, I've given several vintage machines to family members and friends.)
You do have to carefully check the wires on the vintage machines to make sure that they are not frayed.
My favorite quilting vintage singers are the 401A or the singer 403. You can move the needle to the right so it is easy to set it up for the scant 1/4 seam without using a special presser foot.
You do have to carefully check the wires on the vintage machines to make sure that they are not frayed.
My favorite quilting vintage singers are the 401A or the singer 403. You can move the needle to the right so it is easy to set it up for the scant 1/4 seam without using a special presser foot.
Does 15-91 means anything to you?, that's what is written on the instruction booklet, I would have to check on the sewing machine but right now I'm sewing some princess dresses for my Gnieces on 5 and 7 years old and my sewing machine sit on top of the cabinet as I don't use the Singer. Do you think it's worthed to keep or should I sell it just for the pieces?
03-11-2010, 03:48 PM
#47
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Originally Posted by bourvel
Originally Posted by kapatt
What is the model of the 1954? I have several vintage Singer machines. (Last count was 9.) There are some vintage Singers that I would not have in my house. There are others that I have to stop myself from buying a second model because I think they are great. (After fixing them up, I've given several vintage machines to family members and friends.)
You do have to carefully check the wires on the vintage machines to make sure that they are not frayed.
My favorite quilting vintage singers are the 401A or the singer 403. You can move the needle to the right so it is easy to set it up for the scant 1/4 seam without using a special presser foot.
You do have to carefully check the wires on the vintage machines to make sure that they are not frayed.
My favorite quilting vintage singers are the 401A or the singer 403. You can move the needle to the right so it is easy to set it up for the scant 1/4 seam without using a special presser foot.
Does 15-91 means anything to you?, that's what is written on the instruction booklet, I would have to check on the sewing machine but right now I'm sewing some princess dresses for my Gnieces on 5 and 7 years old and my sewing machine sit on top of the cabinet as I don't use the Singer. Do you think it's worthed to keep or should I sell it just for the pieces?
03-11-2010, 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by judithb
Originally Posted by bourvel
Originally Posted by kapatt
What is the model of the 1954? I have several vintage Singer machines. (Last count was 9.) There are some vintage Singers that I would not have in my house. There are others that I have to stop myself from buying a second model because I think they are great. (After fixing them up, I've given several vintage machines to family members and friends.)
You do have to carefully check the wires on the vintage machines to make sure that they are not frayed.
My favorite quilting vintage singers are the 401A or the singer 403. You can move the needle to the right so it is easy to set it up for the scant 1/4 seam without using a special presser foot.
You do have to carefully check the wires on the vintage machines to make sure that they are not frayed.
My favorite quilting vintage singers are the 401A or the singer 403. You can move the needle to the right so it is easy to set it up for the scant 1/4 seam without using a special presser foot.
Does 15-91 means anything to you?, that's what is written on the instruction booklet, I would have to check on the sewing machine but right now I'm sewing some princess dresses for my Gnieces on 5 and 7 years old and my sewing machine sit on top of the cabinet as I don't use the Singer. Do you think it's worthed to keep or should I sell it just for the pieces?
03-11-2010, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by judithb
And use it!
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