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Country1 09-30-2011 10:45 AM
I have to Dome top machines. That is the key hole. Try to pick it if you can't, my key fits both of ours, maybe we could send you one.
1 of our is hand crank and the other one is electric. Both work and our Gorgeous, we LOVE them both.
Guess I should have read further before I posted.
She is BEAUTIFUL! Hand crank, Whoo Hoo!!!

lyndaloo 09-30-2011 11:44 AM
Congratulations, she is a real beauty!

Sewfine 09-30-2011 12:25 PM
Lucky you. The little hole look like a key hold. Don't let DH destroy the box.

cjsparks 09-30-2011 12:26 PM
good luck

Kathie S. 09-30-2011 01:30 PM
Originally Posted by Mamagus
My sister gave me this yesterday. An elderly friend of hers was cleaning out her house and gave it to her. She promptly passed it on to me!

The case is heavy so I know there is a machine in there! But I have no idea how to open the case!! Any suggestions? DH wants to break up the box ( over my dead body!) So while he's at work please help me!!

Thank you!
You should be able to use a very small screw driver to open the top.

Charlee 09-30-2011 03:57 PM
Originally Posted by Mamagus
Originally Posted by Charlee
Mamagus, according to the Singer lists that some of us downloaded, your machines is a 128K, and the serial number was alloted on August 24, 1934, and she was made in Kilbowie, Scotland.

I'll take that over the ISMACS list...even tho I have TONS of respect for the experts at ISMACS!
Awww.... You just made my little heart do a happy dance! Got nothing against New Jersey!! But I am delighted she was made in Scotland! That is very special for me for a myriad of reasons! Thank you Charlee!
:) I'm glad I could help! I know what you mean about Scotland...when I found out that my 28K was made in Clydebank I was THRILLED! My mother's family came to the states from PEI, and Scotland before that...her maiden name was MacKenzie. ;)

sewhappy57 09-30-2011 04:02 PM
OMG That's one beautiful machine! Makes me tingle just looking at it!
You"re one lucky lady! :thumbup:

Mamagus 09-30-2011 04:04 PM
Originally Posted by Charlee
Originally Posted by Mamagus
Originally Posted by Charlee
Mamagus, according to the Singer lists that some of us downloaded, your machines is a 128K, and the serial number was alloted on August 24, 1934, and she was made in Kilbowie, Scotland.

I'll take that over the ISMACS list...even tho I have TONS of respect for the experts at ISMACS!
Awww.... You just made my little heart do a happy dance! Got nothing against New Jersey!! But I am delighted she was made in Scotland! That is very special for me for a myriad of reasons! Thank you Charlee!
:) I'm glad I could help! I know what you mean about Scotland...when I found out that my 28K was made in Clydebank I was THRILLED! My mother's family came to the states from PEI, and Scotland before that...her maiden name was MacKenzie. ;)
My children's great great grandmother was Annie MacKenzie from PEI. Maybe they're relatives of yours

Charlee 09-30-2011 06:48 PM
:) I'm pretty sure they are...my g-g-grandmother was Mary Ann Aitken, married to Alexander MacKenzie on PEI, all three of their children were born on PEI, before they moved to Southern California, sometime around 1890.
We should talk! :lol:

purplefiend 09-30-2011 07:04 PM
Originally Posted by Mamagus
My sister gave me this yesterday. An elderly friend of hers was cleaning out her house and gave it to her. She promptly passed it on to me!

The case is heavy so I know there is a machine in there! But I have no idea how to open the case!! Any suggestions? DH wants to break up the box ( over my dead body!) So while he's at work please help me!!

Thank you!
I see you got it open. Beautiful machine indeed.

Krystyna 10-01-2011 02:39 AM
I had the exact same machine with the exact same problem! (Hey, maybe it's mine!) Take a bobby pin and jiggle it around in the hole. It will take a little doing, but you'll get it open. Try not to be impatient about it, but remember the direction and what you are hitting with the bobby pin and where so you won't have the same problem next time.
As for what's inside - it's a wonderful machine!

thenonnielady 10-01-2011 02:44 AM
How lovely!!! You sister knew there was a sewing machine inside.....she gave it to you. Nice sister.
Keep it and love it.

It'sJustMe 10-01-2011 03:16 AM
Oh gosh! My first machine looked like that. Bought at Salvation Army is for around $3 in the groovy 60's. Made many a pair of bellbottoms and hot pants on that machine.

Val in IN 10-01-2011 03:24 AM
Oh, how BEAUTIFUL!! Congratulations on your new baby, I know you are going to really enjoy her.

grann of 6 10-01-2011 03:39 AM
Originally Posted by Val in IN
Oh, how BEAUTIFUL!! Congratulations on your new baby, I know you are going to really enjoy her.
I have one exactly like that, no key. I turned it clockwise with a small screwdriver. Now I just make sure it never gets locked again. Mine is a hand-crank machine. Have never used it, but love it anyway.

Miss Priss 10-01-2011 03:45 AM
Left opens, right locks

pcraddock 10-01-2011 03:55 AM
i own one just like it , there should be a key , mine was tied to a string on the handle , hope you can locate the key , its an oldie, it takes spindle type bobbins , i'd never seen one before,

pcraddock 10-01-2011 04:05 AM
there's and old one listed on craigs list , under the marietta, ohio area , only $100.00,, the phone number for it is 740-678-2143, , they can probably e-mail pictures, enjoy

MaryKatherine 10-01-2011 04:16 AM
The key is a square one. A sscrew driver may work.
mk

SunlitenSmiles 10-01-2011 04:30 AM
Originally Posted by QuiltE
Originally Posted by Mamagus
She was manufactured in 1935. She is a Model 128 with the LaVincendora Decal. Now I'd like to find out where she was manufactured! Would be lovely to make another connection of how trade was conducted in this island country in the 1930's. Newfoundland was an independent country until 1949 so that kind of thing fascinates me!

hmmmm.... how do I find this out?
I don't have any direct answers for you. Though when I was looking for Featherweight info one day, I did see that some were made on the Rock! Not sure if other Singer models were or not? So perhaps you have a "native" machine! Wouldn't that be great?
seeing these two posts made my eyes water...my dad was born in London, Ontario, Canada and many of his uncles lived

Annette Searcy 10-01-2011 04:35 AM
Originally Posted by Mamagus
I have found something that makes the lock turn... but I don't know whether to turn it clockwise or counterclockwise? Maybe someone who has a case could tell me that?

probably clockwise. At least my door locks turn that way.

SunlitenSmiles 10-01-2011 04:38 AM
in Newfoundland...i remember them comming to visit when i was ten and telling us Newfoundland was now part of Canada.
This great uncle only had one arm because he lost the other "making a turn signal" while driving and he told me to be very careful when i learned to drive, believe me i never forgot that...family name is Evans, which is very common in Canada and Great Britain....sorry really off topic

stitchinwitch 10-01-2011 04:42 AM
The old hair pin?

jad1044 10-01-2011 04:48 AM
Originally Posted by QultingaddictUK
Originally Posted by Mamagus
I have found something that makes the lock turn... but I don't know whether to turn it clockwise or counterclockwise? Maybe someone who has a case could tell me that?
I have one the same I will check out which way to turn it, I was also given a key just the other day, if it fits mine I can send it to you if you want it. Let me check it out first OK.

BTW if your DH damages that case I will RUN across the pond and beat him to death with a feather duster :twisted:

This is my one: http://inlinethumb09.webshots.com/32...425x425Q85.jpg http://inlinethumb08.webshots.com/46...425x425Q85.jpg

A Singer 201K sews the most wonderful straight stitch and one of Singer's best machines.
Make sure the feather duster is full of dust first - and get right in his face!!!! :)

y.morman 10-01-2011 04:54 AM
I have one just like that and no key. My DH opened it with a flat head screwdriver.

damaquilts 10-01-2011 04:59 AM
Originally Posted by Mamagus
She was manufactured in 1935. She is a Model 128 with the LaVincendora Decal. Now I'd like to find out where she was manufactured! Would be lovely to make another connection of how trade was conducted in this island country in the 1930's. Newfoundland was an independent country until 1949 so that kind of thing fascinates me!

hmmmm.... how do I find this out?
And she is beautiful. Not too often are the decals in that good of shape or that bright. You have a real treasure there.

Rainbow 10-01-2011 05:03 AM
CUTE...but WOW ! ! ! What a machine this one is....

Originally Posted by newBe
Congrats! Very pretty machine. Maybe your sister could babysit, but I certainly wouldn't place the machine up for adoption.

polly13 10-01-2011 05:10 AM
My eyes popped when I saw that beautiful machine. For those who enjoy Singer history of how their sewing machine came to be, you might enjoy a summer trip to the Thousand Islands on the St. Lawrence River and tour the Singer mansion on one of the islands. Many vintage machines are placed throughout the mansion.

ccthomas 10-01-2011 05:10 AM
Originally Posted by Mamagus
Here she is in all her glory! Serial Number says she was manufactured in 1934.

What a beauty!
Yes, she is so beautiful.

quilter in the making 10-01-2011 05:15 AM
Wow, what a wonderful gift. She is definitely a beauty!

doglover 10-01-2011 05:16 AM
Originally Posted by Mamagus
It's out!!!!
My first post to read this morning and how I do love a good mystery. Love it, love it, love it. Love when mystery works out and where is the picture. I see more pages to read. (Keep reading doglover the book is not over) Is it coming? I am so excited.
doglover.

sandpat 10-01-2011 05:18 AM
Mama...what a great machine! I had to laugh at the beginning, that is the kind of thing that happens to us...gifted the box..no key..LOL! What find though when you got her open.....maybe you could talk to the elderly "friend" of your sister and find out more about how she came to have the machine?

Grambi 10-01-2011 05:23 AM
Originally Posted by leatheflea
Wish I lived closer my son can pick just about any lock, dont ask me how I know and no Im not proud of him for it but it does come in handy. He learned how to do it when he was 12. Public schools teach our kids wonderful hobbies!
He was seriously taught this by public schools???????

MimiLinda 10-01-2011 05:27 AM
Oh she is such a BEAUTIFUL baby. You have a wonderful treasure, sure glad you got the lid off without damage. Congrats. :D :D

Noiseynana 10-01-2011 05:27 AM
Originally Posted by Mamagus
My sister gave me this yesterday. An elderly friend of hers was cleaning out her house and gave it to her. She promptly passed it on to me!

The case is heavy so I know there is a machine in there! But I have no idea how to open the case!! Any suggestions? DH wants to break up the box ( over my dead body!) So while he's at work please help me!!

Thank you!
Darlin, take it to a locksmith. They can open anything and make a key to fit.

DirtyPaw 10-01-2011 05:33 AM
That would drive me nuts. LOL...

Stitchit123 10-01-2011 05:36 AM
I believe all Singers keys were a straight key with a sguare end ask your DH if he has a set of 'Torque' screw drivers I misplaced my key for my treadle and thats what I used -I did find the real key -it was right where I put it so I would not lose it during my move-the glove box in my car

purplefiend 10-01-2011 05:37 AM
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Originally Posted by jad1044
Originally Posted by QultingaddictUK
Originally Posted by Mamagus
I have found something that makes the lock turn... but I don't know whether to turn it clockwise or counterclockwise? Maybe someone who has a case could tell me that?
I have one the same I will check out which way to turn it, I was also given a key just the other day, if it fits mine I can send it to you if you want it. Let me check it out first OK.

BTW if your DH damages that case I will RUN across the pond and beat him to death with a feather duster :twisted:

This is my one: http://inlinethumb09.webshots.com/32...425x425Q85.jpg http://inlinethumb08.webshots.com/46...425x425Q85.jpg

A Singer 201K sews the most wonderful straight stitch and one of Singer's best machines.
Make sure the feather duster is full of dust first - and get right in his face!!!! :)
That looks just like my 201k, it came to me as a hand crank; it soon became a treadled machine after I wound the first bobbin.
I thought my arm would fall off. I also have a 99K that is using the hand crank. My granddaughters just love using the 99K, they like being in total control.

1936 Singer 201K hand crank/treadle.
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Annaquilts 10-01-2011 05:39 AM
Don't break the case. The key needed is very universal. You can buy them on ebay or maybe a friend has one you can unlock yours with.

Janiceanne 10-01-2011 05:50 AM
Wow, I haven't seen a sewing machine case like this one in ages!! Please don't let anyone break it - I am sure the case alone is a great antique find!!

I am sure a locksmith could easily open it for you and when you do get it open, I hope you will post pictures of what is inside.


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