Do you have a back up machine?
03-12-2010, 07:20 AM
#64
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I currently own 14 machines, I just can't help myself. Most came from auctions but I also inherited a machine from both of my grandmothers.
I bought a White treadlemachine in a nice cabinet at auction for $2.50 it even has it's leather belt and in one of the drawers there were two singer buttonhole attachments.
I also bought a beautiful old singer at auction for $10.
There are great bargains to be found.
Jo
I bought a White treadlemachine in a nice cabinet at auction for $2.50 it even has it's leather belt and in one of the drawers there were two singer buttonhole attachments.
I also bought a beautiful old singer at auction for $10.
There are great bargains to be found.
Jo
03-12-2010, 08:05 AM
#65
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I have a serger, an old singer, two featherweights, a viking, and my mother's first machine. All in good condition, all used and loved. I will eventually pass them on to my daughters when I can no longer use them.
For those looking for a new/old machine, another place to look is goodwill. They have an online site that lists things in their shops all over the country. I found a featherweight there recently.
For those looking for a new/old machine, another place to look is goodwill. They have an online site that lists things in their shops all over the country. I found a featherweight there recently.
03-12-2010, 08:34 AM
#66
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Yes, I have several. I still have 6 cabinet machines (I got rid of a few) and at least 15 portables (even though I given several away). Collecting machines is kind of a hobby. I have Kenmores, Brothers, Viking, Singer, White, one that starts with a D can't remember what it is, one from Germany that I can't pronounce, new ones, antique ones, toy one (that actually sew), even one old industrial one that's great for really heavy things or leather.
03-12-2010, 04:20 PM
#69
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Originally Posted by MaryStoaks
I would buy the 1954 Singer if it's in good running condition. They are workhorses and can be maintained by you. I would keep Grannies old machine and look into refurbishing it. A motor is likely to cost alot (maybe $100)and you would also have to fix the wireing, not cheap if you don't do it yourself. You might just do what I did with a simular old machine, put a handcrank on it (cost a little over $20).
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