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Thanks, Prism, I'll look for it tomorrow. Today is a day for giving thanks that the ship Capt has been saved!!!
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Those old machines are real work horses. Because of them machine quilting was more sought over than hand quilting back in the days those machines were out. Now it is the reverse for everyone can afford a sewing machine.
There are a few places that repair the old machines so never give up on it. :D |
Rhonda, I love your machine! I have the new fangled...would love to have an old Singer someday when I have room to put one out.
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Originally Posted by sandpat
Rhonda, I love your machine! I have the new fangled...would love to have an old Singer someday when I have room to put one out.
It was the best thing I ever bought. It is simple and uncomplicated. |
That looks like my mother's old Singer. You oil it regularly, don't you? Those old machines have many oiling points both on the top and underneath.
Lots of dealerships have a mechanic on staff who can fix old machines. I didn't realize it was the bobbin winder you need to fix. On at least one old machine I had, I simply placed my finger on the bobbin winder arm to provide enough pressure for the winding. A lot depends on whether the winder spins or not. |
Originally Posted by Prism99
That looks like my mother's old Singer. You oil it regularly, don't you? Those old machines have many oiling points both on the top and underneath.
Lots of dealerships have a mechanic on staff who can fix old machines. I didn't realize it was the bobbin winder you need to fix. On at least one old machine I had, I simply placed my finger on the bobbin winder arm to provide enough pressure for the winding. A lot depends on whether the winder spins or not. I bought a bobbin winder but I would still like to fix the one on my machine. I am challenged when it comes to knowing what foot does what. When I see someone refer to a particular foot I have no clue what that foot does. |
Your machine is a beauty. Singer doen't make them like that anymore.
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i love those old singers. they're hard to find now and are typically pricey when they are in good shape.
i use a 1/4 foot, a walking foot, a curve master for curves, i have a quilting bar that can be used with any foot, i use some kinda foot that has a bar in the front for stitching in the ditch, i use an open toe foot, i use a darning foot for free motion, then i have a bunch of others that came with the machine that i've never used. |
Originally Posted by amma
Nancy Zieman (Sewing With Nancy) has a book out that shows how to use all of the different feet. I seen this on her show and then checked it out from my library. Different feet can make sewing sooo much easier and more professional looking too!
A walking foot helps keep the many layers of fabric and batting together as you sew, less/no slippage. :D Many many types of 1/4 Inch feet are available. Piping foot, open toed foot, satin stitch, edge joining foot, cording foot, sequin foot, there are so many. Check out the different sewing and vacuum web sites, many have all these feet and more. You can then search for tutorials on how to use them :D |
I have several Featherweights, and also an 1888 Singer handcrank machine, which is beautiful. I bought extra bobbins and needles for the handcrank machine on Ebay.
Hope this helps. Sandi |
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