How Old Is Vintage?
08-03-2012, 06:51 AM
#32
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Originally Posted by HilaryK8
HAHAHAHA!!! This made me laugh! It's a beautiful machine. I don't have any vintage machines either but I am DEFINITELY keeping my eye out for that special one. I'm not looking to collect vintage machines but I would LOVE to have one this beautiful. So when you're ready to get rid of it... pm me! For now, you enjoy that beauty and learn as much as you can about it. You won't regret it.
08-03-2012, 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by kelsunshine
Thanks everyone for all of your help.
I think you all have convinced me to keep my machine for awhile longer
I think you all have convinced me to keep my machine for awhile longer
08-03-2012, 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by roserips
I'm glad to hear that you are keeping her. One thing I noticed is that she has the bullet bobbin which you don't find now days and also that you have the original knee control for her. I have seen a lot of old machines but finding one complete and in such wonderful condition, WOW! Enjoy her keep her oiled and sew on her to keep her happy.
08-03-2012, 11:28 AM
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I also am happy that you have decided to keep her. If you weren't I was wondering just how far you were from me! I love the vintage machines in the bentwood cases. Mine are both 99's and one has the knee bar and the other one has a large metal foot petal. Is the 128 also a 3/4 size machine? I see that you have the attachments for her. Now oil her well and caress her with sewing machine oil and cotton balls to shine her up and let her know that she is going to stay. The machine oil will make her shine and isn't harmful to the beautiful decals on her. Now you need to sew with her and name her. Watch out, other 'brothers and sisters' will want to join her in your home! 
08-03-2012, 11:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Janis
I also am happy that you have decided to keep her. If you weren't I was wondering just how far you were from me! I love the vintage machines in the bentwood cases. Mine are both 99's and one has the knee bar and the other one has a large metal foot petal. Is the 128 also a 3/4 size machine? I see that you have the attachments for her. Now oil her well and caress her with sewing machine oil and cotton balls to shine her up and let her know that she is going to stay. The machine oil will make her shine and isn't harmful to the beautiful decals on her. Now you need to sew with her and name her. Watch out, other 'brothers and sisters' will want to join her in your home!
08-03-2012, 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by majormom
Oh what a beauty! I do not know much about vintage machines, but I would dearly love to have one. I think you should keep this beauty and use it. I hear vintage machines sew a straighter stitch and are just workhorses to boot. If your quilting with it you can even fmq, I hear. My husband has been looking around at yard sales and an antique shop or two to find one of these beauties for me. No luck yet, but he is persistent so I'm sure there will be a vintage Singer in my future (if I live long enough! hee-hee-hee
http://nh.craigslist.org/search/?are...ine&catAbb=sss
08-03-2012, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by kelsunshine
Yes mine is VERY heavy also. I wouldn't want to guess what it would cost to ship somewhere.
I will take my key to the hardware store and see if they can copy it.
If they can I'll PM you for your address and send it to you. Then you can see if it will fit.
If they can't copy it I'll let you know that too.
I will take my key to the hardware store and see if they can copy it.
If they can I'll PM you for your address and send it to you. Then you can see if it will fit.
If they can't copy it I'll let you know that too.
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