what was the first sewing machine you ever used
10-31-2010, 02:15 AM
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Originally Posted by litacats
I learned to sew on my mothers treadle singer machine in the late 50s then I had the last of the long bobbins treadle machine can't remember the brand after I got married, then I traded up to a singer with cams for decorative stitches, loved them all. had the singer for all my children's clothes even made my sons first good suits on it, then i got a brother that I had for many many years then my Bernette, AND now my husky YAY
10-31-2010, 02:33 AM
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Don't know what I learned on in Home Ec...prob a Singer.
Then bought a Sears Kenmore for DD to use in 4H.Brand new, it was $50 & I used it to make DD's clothes etc.That was my only machine for well over 20 yrs.Then got a Husquvarna & a Singer FW.
Both were sold & my Bernina came home to live :-)
Then bought a Sears Kenmore for DD to use in 4H.Brand new, it was $50 & I used it to make DD's clothes etc.That was my only machine for well over 20 yrs.Then got a Husquvarna & a Singer FW.
Both were sold & my Bernina came home to live :-)
Originally Posted by litacats
I learn't to sew on my mothers treadle singer machine in the late 50s then I had the last of the long bobbins treadle machine can't remember the brand after I got married, then I traded up to a singer with camms for decorative stitches, loved them all. had the singer for all my childrens clothes even made my sons first good suits on it, then i got a brother that I had for many many years then my bernette, AND now my husky YAY
10-31-2010, 02:35 AM
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I learned to sew on my mother's White treadle sewing machine in the early 50s. She later purchased a Montgomery Ward electric machine, which was recently given to me by my sister, who has had it since our mother passed away. I still sew on my Singer 401A which I purchased in 1961. It is still going strong.
10-31-2010, 06:00 AM
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I used an Alden. I know, huge brand name recognition there folks. My hubby bought it for our first Christmas together after our Dec. 19 marriage. It was old by Fingerhut I believe and the only one that had time payments at the time. We were as poor a church mice back then in 1963 and it's coming full circle I'm afraid.
10-31-2010, 06:17 AM
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i learned to sew on gram's treadle that she'd had electrified [?] the only thing she'd let me sew were flour sack dish towels[this was about1952....ugh}until i learned to sew a straight seam.well,guess what ? i never got any further !
when my eldest daughter moved out ,i gave it to her.went to help her move & found the machine & cabinet OUTSIDE leaning against the house under the eaves !!!!!!!!!! totally ruined.it's been 34 yrs,& as you can tell,i've STILL not gotten over it !kids...........
when my eldest daughter moved out ,i gave it to her.went to help her move & found the machine & cabinet OUTSIDE leaning against the house under the eaves !!!!!!!!!! totally ruined.it's been 34 yrs,& as you can tell,i've STILL not gotten over it !kids...........
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