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    Old 09-21-2011, 05:05 PM
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    Well, I found out what my little FW could do this last week. I made a little organizer that goes under the machine and has pockets on the front. Well, you sew it together like a pillowcase, and turn it. In the front where the pockets are, there were 2 layers of batting and 6 layers of cotton fabric, and it went through it without a problem!
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    Old 09-21-2011, 05:09 PM
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    Now just imagine a machine with even MORE power!! ;)


    What? You haven't left to go pick it up yet??????? Yeah, I know the store is closed....I'd be camped in the car outside the door!! :lol: ;) ;)
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    Old 09-21-2011, 05:09 PM
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    Get it! I have one and paid a lot more for mine!!! Just got walking foot. Can't wait to try it out!!!
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    Old 09-21-2011, 05:18 PM
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    I'll let you know if I get it. My hubby found it first, and told me about it, and then he found the other one. I like OLD machines and was sad that this was a 'newer' one, although 59 isn't new. The other one was between the other two I have, a 1928 99 and a 1939 FW. I think it's neat to have machines older than I am. Now I'm telling my age... This one is 7 years younger than I am. I just had my birthday. Hey!!! He asked me what I wanted for my birthday, and I said I didn't know. NOW I DO!!!! I'd need to try it out first and make sure it does run.
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    Old 09-21-2011, 05:39 PM
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    Happy Birthday Janis! You'll love your gift!! :) Keep in mind that if it has an issue, it's usually easily fixed! That's part of the charm of these older girls! :)
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    Old 09-21-2011, 06:31 PM
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    I am so relieved to hear all of these great things about the 15-91. I bought one last weekend at a yard sale for $20.00. It's in a portable case (not the original) and has no manual or attachments, but I liked it right away, had to have it . . . You know . . .
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    Old 09-21-2011, 07:40 PM
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    I think that this is what the cabinet for the 15-91 I'm thinking about buying looks like. If not, than it is similar to it, with the three drawers of storage and the bench.

    http://www.ismacs.net/singer_sewing_...ny/65_cab.html
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    50 is a steal - those machines are GREAT for FMQ - you can shove the quilt all over the place and machine stays put!
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    Get her! My 15-91 is great, also from 1950-51. Does this one have the centennial metal oval on the front?

    She will never let you down and will try her heart out to sew through anything you can fit under the presser foot.
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    Old 09-21-2011, 08:41 PM
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    I don't think so. Looking up the serial number says she was made after May 1952. The next batch was started in Sept. 1952. That was BEFORE my birthday, so she is just 6 years younger than I am!! As if that makes a difference.
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