What kind of sewing machine do you have?
#91
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Location: Emporia Kansas
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I have a New Home Treadle that is 100 yrs. old. She sews like a dream and doesn't need electricity! I also have a 1958 Singer with all attachments included. My grandmother was wonderful. She also sews like a dream. Even after 20 years of setting untouched. Well she is a little more than touched now. LOL
#92
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Originally Posted by Just Fabric
What kind of sewing machine do you have?
What kind would you like to have?
Who can actually afford to buy the ones that are over $3000.00?
What kind would you like to have?
Who can actually afford to buy the ones that are over $3000.00?
I also inherited my grandmothers treadle. It's a Royal something, and not in very good shape. I don't have a clue what to do with it or who to call to fix it up, but it's the one I learned to sew on and I can't fathom giving it away or trashing it.
#93
Well, I have just sold most of my vintage Singers but still have a
Singer Featherweight
Singer 301A
two Singer 15-91's that I need to find new homes for
1 Viking Designer SE which does most everything including embroidery
1 Janome Horizon 7700 that I got last year for quilting because I couldn't find an affordable long arm system and now need to sell because . . .
I finally found a used APQS Lenni 20" long arm system locally that I could afford and is sitting downstairs for me to learn all of it's tricks. Too many machines . . . Not enough time or space. Ann in TN
Singer Featherweight
Singer 301A
two Singer 15-91's that I need to find new homes for
1 Viking Designer SE which does most everything including embroidery
1 Janome Horizon 7700 that I got last year for quilting because I couldn't find an affordable long arm system and now need to sell because . . .
I finally found a used APQS Lenni 20" long arm system locally that I could afford and is sitting downstairs for me to learn all of it's tricks. Too many machines . . . Not enough time or space. Ann in TN
#94
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Location: Greenville, South Carolina
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One of my students was given an old White last year, and I printed her a manual from the internet. There is a website where you can do that for all old machines, but I can't remember the URL. I'd say just Google old sewing machine manuals. I think that is what I did.
#95
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Location: Springfield, Ohio
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Singer Quantum XL1000 - embroidery and sewing machine.
Pfaff 2056 with IDT which I love.
Serger - Janome
Old - Futura 900, just serviced, refurbished and ready to go.
Cover stitch machine.
Singer Curvy.
Pfaff 2056 with IDT which I love.
Serger - Janome
Old - Futura 900, just serviced, refurbished and ready to go.
Cover stitch machine.
Singer Curvy.
#96
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Location: Greenville, South Carolina
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It is interesting what kind of machines everyone has. I have a
Pfaff 7570 with the embroidery setup,
Brother 6000i
New Home (older one) Computer for sewing speed only
Featherweight 221 (1954 model)
Viking 1100 (on permanent loan to a friend)
Brother LS 2020 (but it is spoken for)
Brother Lock 1034D serger which I love
Since I teach sewing and quilting in my home, I like to have some of the older ones around for them to learn on, and then I try to help them get one they can afford (usually recommend Brother)
Pfaff 7570 with the embroidery setup,
Brother 6000i
New Home (older one) Computer for sewing speed only
Featherweight 221 (1954 model)
Viking 1100 (on permanent loan to a friend)
Brother LS 2020 (but it is spoken for)
Brother Lock 1034D serger which I love
Since I teach sewing and quilting in my home, I like to have some of the older ones around for them to learn on, and then I try to help them get one they can afford (usually recommend Brother)
#97
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Galveston Texas
Posts: 1,596
I have a Janome Horizon, which I love.
I also have a Janome 8000, with some embroidery cards
I have a Singer Featherweight
and another older black singer in a cabinet (not treadle)
I would love to have a treadle but as I have gotten older, I decided I have enough machines.
I also have a Janome 8000, with some embroidery cards
I have a Singer Featherweight
and another older black singer in a cabinet (not treadle)
I would love to have a treadle but as I have gotten older, I decided I have enough machines.
#98
Originally Posted by Just Fabric
What kind of sewing machine do you have?
What kind would you like to have?
Who can actually afford to buy the ones that are over $3000.00?
What kind would you like to have?
Who can actually afford to buy the ones that are over $3000.00?
Oh...and right now my "dream machine" is a Sweet Sixteen. :c)
Donna
#99
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Chester, NY
Posts: 45
What Berninas do you have for sale? I would be interested in anything between the 1130 and perhaps the 1530, especially the 1230. I realize shipping is expensive but it would be a necessary evil to contend with. Poor packaging is not an option.
#100
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Duluth/ Superior, WI
Posts: 1,038
2 newer Kenmores
1 Featherweight
1 301 Singer
1 Redeye tredle
1 645 Singer
1 Pfaff from my Grandmother
1 Juki serger
and a Handiquilter LA
I do use them all at different times for different projects
1 Featherweight
1 301 Singer
1 Redeye tredle
1 645 Singer
1 Pfaff from my Grandmother
1 Juki serger
and a Handiquilter LA
I do use them all at different times for different projects
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