How many sewing machines?
#251
I have my Mom's very old Singer treadle machine which my father electrified sometime in the 50s: it's in storage.
I also have a very old Austrian (possibly German) brand treadle machine.
Then there's my original 1965 Elna Supermatic. Plus two more off eBay to cannibalize for parts.
And my Sweet Sapphire ~ she's a Husqvarna Sapphire 875 Quilt.
I check out garage sales for a Featherweight but, so far, no luck.
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I also have a very old Austrian (possibly German) brand treadle machine.
Then there's my original 1965 Elna Supermatic. Plus two more off eBay to cannibalize for parts.
And my Sweet Sapphire ~ she's a Husqvarna Sapphire 875 Quilt.
I check out garage sales for a Featherweight but, so far, no luck.
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#252
I have four sewing machines, and one serger.
- My first machine, a two-tone green Singer Fashion Mate 252, was a gift from my Grandmother in 1975. I've dragged it all around the world. I still sew with it when I'm feeling nostalgic. I love it. It's my favorite!
- My second machine, a red and white Bernina Activa 230PE, along with its wheeled tote, was a birthday gift from my husband a few years back. It does everything except the supper dishes. I love it. It's my favorite!
- My third machine was a FreeCycle Score! I was given a Singer Deco 42 cabinet that included "some old machine that's still inside." The "some old machine" was a pristine black iron Pfaff 130-6, with all the original accessories, plus some extras, the instruction booklets, sales receipts...everything! I love it. It's my favorite!
- My fourth machine was too cute to pass up at the Thrift Store. It's another black iron lady - an electric Singer 15-91, circa 1954. It's in a small Singer console table with a knee control. It has all its parts - bobbin and case, needles, power cords, etc. It runs and is in almost new condition; total cost $49. I love it. It's my favorite!
- The Pfaff 4874 serger was a total Christmas surprise from DH in 2008. He picked it out, got extra accessories, a wheeled tote, and lessons. It's a seaming monster; I love it. It's my favorite!
- My first machine, a two-tone green Singer Fashion Mate 252, was a gift from my Grandmother in 1975. I've dragged it all around the world. I still sew with it when I'm feeling nostalgic. I love it. It's my favorite!
- My second machine, a red and white Bernina Activa 230PE, along with its wheeled tote, was a birthday gift from my husband a few years back. It does everything except the supper dishes. I love it. It's my favorite!
- My third machine was a FreeCycle Score! I was given a Singer Deco 42 cabinet that included "some old machine that's still inside." The "some old machine" was a pristine black iron Pfaff 130-6, with all the original accessories, plus some extras, the instruction booklets, sales receipts...everything! I love it. It's my favorite!
- My fourth machine was too cute to pass up at the Thrift Store. It's another black iron lady - an electric Singer 15-91, circa 1954. It's in a small Singer console table with a knee control. It has all its parts - bobbin and case, needles, power cords, etc. It runs and is in almost new condition; total cost $49. I love it. It's my favorite!
- The Pfaff 4874 serger was a total Christmas surprise from DH in 2008. He picked it out, got extra accessories, a wheeled tote, and lessons. It's a seaming monster; I love it. It's my favorite!
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#253
I think we got 13. 5 Antique singer featherweights(one for parts), 2 Antique Singer Treadle, Singer 66 electric, Babylock Evolve Serger, Bernina 1630, Bernina 200, Bernina 830 newer model, Gammill Classic Plus Longarm. I like beautiful things.
#254
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Join Date: May 2012
Location: Texas
Posts: 12
I have 30, from 1800's to 1990's I love them all! As you said, each has it's own personality. It's an addiction, true, but a good one. BTW I do sew a lot! We built them their own room, not finished inside yet but when it is, I can reclaim my house.
#256
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Org. Texas now Florida
Posts: 847
8. The last one I bought was a cheap 125 dollar Singer at a garage sale, for 20.00 bucks. I brought it home, cleaned it, oiled it, and it works great !
It's going to my 11 year old granddaughter tomorrow.
I've already zapped out 4 pair of P J's on it last week.
I have an old Singer from another garage sale.
I also have an old Kenmore that I refuse to give up.
I have beautiful teal/blue Singer from the 1950's. Still running good too.
Singer Serger, Esante Embroidery Machine, Juki 85, Juki 2010 for quilting.
It's going to my 11 year old granddaughter tomorrow.
I've already zapped out 4 pair of P J's on it last week.
I have an old Singer from another garage sale.
I also have an old Kenmore that I refuse to give up.
I have beautiful teal/blue Singer from the 1950's. Still running good too.
Singer Serger, Esante Embroidery Machine, Juki 85, Juki 2010 for quilting.
#257
Wow!!! I don't feel so bad anymore after reading all your posts
I've got 6 total....
2 Sergers (Singer ProFinish & Brother 1034D)
1 Janome 525S (my first machine)
1 Viking Designer SE LE (my embroidery machine)
1 Viking Eden Rose 250C (my main machine)
Latest Addition - Juki 2010Q - Hubby purchased for me last month
I never thought in a million years that I would need more than one machine, but as my skills grew... so did the need for a more advanced machine
I've got 6 total....
2 Sergers (Singer ProFinish & Brother 1034D)
1 Janome 525S (my first machine)
1 Viking Designer SE LE (my embroidery machine)
1 Viking Eden Rose 250C (my main machine)
Latest Addition - Juki 2010Q - Hubby purchased for me last month
I never thought in a million years that I would need more than one machine, but as my skills grew... so did the need for a more advanced machine
#258
I've been setting up my sewing machine display room - I have 65 machines out there right now. I've probably got that many still in the house.
I have about 6 that get used regularly, and DH has 2-3 he uses often. The rest are for looking at, though almost all of them could be made usable.
I have about 6 that get used regularly, and DH has 2-3 he uses often. The rest are for looking at, though almost all of them could be made usable.
#259
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Join Date: Feb 2015
Posts: 637
I used to never understand why a person would need more than one sewing machine.
When I got bit again by the quilting bug this year, I got bit hard!
I wanted to sew and sew and sew!
But my poor old sewing machine had to go to the doctor and I had no back up! It was awful waiting for my machine to get back!
For years my only machine was a Singer 9022. Nothing special but it worked for me and I loved it
I bought another one for a back up. It's a Sphinx Reproduction. I paid too much for it and it was awful until it had a few spa days. Now it's nice and quiet and pieces very nicely
I also picked up a White from the 80's or 90's for 20 bucks at the thrift store so I could have another backup that did ZZ
No attachments, it came with the wrong foot. Gave it a spa day and the correct foot for six bucks and it sews nicely
I will use all three of them regularly. Piecing on one, deco stitching on another and a backup.
I'm not afraid of my sewing machines getting messed up anymore. Don't have to stop because one is in the shop
Very happy with what I have now
When I got bit again by the quilting bug this year, I got bit hard!
I wanted to sew and sew and sew!
But my poor old sewing machine had to go to the doctor and I had no back up! It was awful waiting for my machine to get back!
For years my only machine was a Singer 9022. Nothing special but it worked for me and I loved it
I bought another one for a back up. It's a Sphinx Reproduction. I paid too much for it and it was awful until it had a few spa days. Now it's nice and quiet and pieces very nicely
I also picked up a White from the 80's or 90's for 20 bucks at the thrift store so I could have another backup that did ZZ
No attachments, it came with the wrong foot. Gave it a spa day and the correct foot for six bucks and it sews nicely
I will use all three of them regularly. Piecing on one, deco stitching on another and a backup.
I'm not afraid of my sewing machines getting messed up anymore. Don't have to stop because one is in the shop
Very happy with what I have now
#260
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Tri-Cities, WA
Posts: 1,063
I think I have about 15 SM, plus two sergers (both of which need threading...may not be used for a while!). Picked up my 3rd Bernina 830 Record yesterday, and my DH accused me of hoarding! He doesn't understand, they are investments! I didn't actually tell him about the turquoise and cream White that I got at the same time! I love my Berninas - they purr! I love my Featherweight - it's such a convenient size and makes great stitches. I love all my green and blue ZZ machines - they just look so cool!
I've really never collected anything before - This is such fun!
I've really never collected anything before - This is such fun!
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