I just gave my White away on CL today. It was the 1755-plastic case, but metal innards, from the early 90's. That little machine chugged through a LOT of curtains, cushions, costumes, clothes, you name it.
I kept it as my backup when I got the Pfaff 130, but then I found the Nelco, and decided to keep that as my backup, and pass this one on to a new sewer in need of decent machine. Also, you might consider putting a screwdriver and flashlight in your purse and going back to ask them if you can take the top off and check it out. If it's got the metal innards, I say go for it! |
I have a White treadle with all the attachments. Need a new belt... I also have a circa 1948 White in a walnut desk cabinet that I learned to sew on. Seems to me that White also made the Kenmore (sears) brand.
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My mom bought a White machine back in the early '50's. She sewed a lot for herself and me and it never went in for repairs. It was a "cabinet" model where the machine itself went down into the cabinet and it made a decent-looking piece of furniture in our living room back then. Mom died in 1993, and I sold that machine for 15.00. The lady that bought it didn't even sew, just wanted it for the table that contained it.
I've been kicking myself ever since. I have 2 computerized machines, which seem to give me some problems occasionally. That old White iron horse was great. The only thing I did keep is the little screwdriver that came with it, and I use it every time I sew. It's the best. |
I've got one of the White quilter models - don't know the number or anything and it is upstairs and I am down. I got it to use in the motor home while traveling. It runs quite well. It is the one I let my granddaughter sew on as it has a speed adjustment and we can slow it down for her. Don't know who makes them now but the White brand has been around a long time.
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Originally Posted by kerrytaylor
I think I need to get back to the store this morning and take a closer look. Haven't been able to get it off of my mind. Thanks to the QB it never crossed my mind to have a back up - you know, perfect world and all. I wasn't thinking but I see it posted here often. Yikes! Thanks for your helpful information and wish me luck!
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I did! Want to fmq on it but still don't know if I can. It runs great, actually purrs. I really need to sit down n play with it to get acquainted. Have hope of using it on my next quilt. Its beautiful!
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Originally Posted by Scakes
I've got one of the White quilter models - don't know the number or anything and it is upstairs and I am down. I got it to use in the motor home while traveling. It runs quite well. It is the one I let my granddaughter sew on as it has a speed adjustment and we can slow it down for her. Don't know who makes them now but the White brand has been around a long time.
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Originally Posted by kerrytaylor
I did! Want to fmq on it but still don't know if I can. It runs great, actually purrs. I really need to sit down n play with it to get acquainted. Have hope of using it on my next quilt. Its beautiful!
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I think mine is relatively new. Was the model # 1955? Cant remember and too lazy to look. How bout I know it has 2 5's? It has freearm, which I could care about but that tells me its newer. Lucky you on the gifted quilter! I may go that direction but for now dsm is fine. I think I need someone to gift me . . .hint hint. Ive never fmq and am anxious to give it a try. Need to see if I even can on the white n then get the foot.
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Unfortunately, the machines that I have won't drop the feed dogs.
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