BellaBoo

The older Singers never mess up. Great back up machines. I have three, white FW, 301, and 15-90 in cabinet. That's all I want or have room for older machines without having clutter. My newer fancy machine is what I use the most. I gave my grandmother's Singer treadle to my oldest DD and my great aunt's Singer treadle to my youngest DD. They use them for decoration instead of sewing on them but they are out of my way and safe.

brushandthimble

my vintage are new to me this year, 1952 FW, and #301A. I love the straight seam, and the 301 I got Sat, did the best SID I have ever done.
Thing if I add a walking foot to the 301 I can sell my Brother 1500.

Barb44

I have a Singer 15-86 that I got back in June. After DH rewired it and I cleaned it I have only used that machine. My 15 year old Singer sits lonely on the sidelines. I also have a 1886 Victor treadle that is not totally restored yet. I am on the lookout for a Singer model 27 treadle. That's what my mom had and the machine I learned to sew on.

katier825

I've got a featherweight that I use all the time. I've also got a 201 in a cabinet that I use occasionally. It was a freebie in great condition and sews beautifully. I just don't have the space to keep it set up all the time right now. Hopefully someday I will.

ncredbird

I prefer the older machines to the new ones because they aren't nearly as fussy, I can lube, oil, and clean them myself without having to pay big bucks to send them to the shop for yearly maintenance and they have worked flawlessly for much longer than the expensive new machines will ever last. The older ones don't have computer chips to worry about and I can get a magnet close to one without having to be concerned with messing up its memory. Also the old ones sew over anything. My new Janome 7700 doesn't like sewing over multiple layers of seams where blocks join together. I still like my newer machines for embroidery and fancy stitches but inevitably find myself using the older machines for piecing and quilting. Ann in TN

hobbykat1955

Yup I got bitten by the bug via this site. I had my Grandmothers 3/4 1949 Singer in cabinet I never paid attention to. Now needs some TLC...but in the meantime I found a black 1951 301, tri color 301A in cabinet...love that one the best....1910 Singer Redeye....great stitches done by all but I have to say the 301A does the best work so I invested in the walking foot, FM foot, 1/4 foot with guide for it.

Candace

I have 2 319W's, 1 185K, and 1 301A. They are easy to maintain and fix yourself and that's why I love them. Yes, I still love my new Bernina 830 and my Janome 9000. But, I have a deep respect for vintage machines.

blueangel

Love the vintage collections.

ontheriver

I have a Singer 201, 401,415, 99K, and a newly aquired red eye. I sew on all of them. I love they was they sew and are just so much fun to use. Still looking for a FW. I hardly ever touch my newer machines.

Charlee

The only time I use my Janome is if I want to do a quick stitch on something or another. Other than that, I use my vintage machines.

I feel bad that you gave away your grandmother's treadle!! I'd kill to have my grandmother's machine...even if it didn't work, just for the sentimental value of it! No chance you can get it back? The one time I bought a machine from the "original family" (it had belonged to his grandmother) I let them know that if they EVER wanted it back that they just had to let me know... I'd be incredibly upset to part with it, but have strong feelings about family heirlooms....they're such treasures!