My "new" Pretty Machine

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01-14-2010, 05:51 PM

#11

cindyg

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WOW - she's pretty. And fancy looking. I think I'd name her "Swanky".

01-14-2010, 06:01 PM

#12

MaryStoaks

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I have one like it. My 66 redeye came from a garage sale- $15. There was a motor (add-on) that was plainly not good and unsafe wireing. I took off the motor and all wires and put on a hand crank. The handcrank parts were easy to install, came with directions for installation, and if I remember right only cost about $25 (the handcrank parts are reproductions). A gal (Cindy) online sells lots of old Singer parts, she's a regular contributer to the vintage Singer Yahoo group. Very helpful people there. I love the very vintage look of handcranks and all old Singers.

01-14-2010, 06:59 PM

#13

Rachelcb80

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I know nothing about antique sewing machinds but she sure is pretty none the less. Definitely a decorative piece!

01-14-2010, 07:09 PM

#14

barnbum

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Wow--I had no idea they made them so pretty back then. I think her name is Harriet.

01-14-2010, 07:29 PM

#15

Charlee

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I think you should name her "Jenny"... Jenny Lind was a *singer* in the 1800's, known as the Swedish Nightengale. :)

01-14-2010, 07:58 PM

#16

Margie

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She is an American beauty alright...name her Miss America lol

Margie

01-14-2010, 09:14 PM

#17

Tippy

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Or Rose... I saw her sister in an antique shop here just yesterday.. it must be a large family..lol

01-14-2010, 10:51 PM

#18

Janstar

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She's gorgeous!

01-14-2010, 11:51 PM

#19

SulaBug

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Alice...........she's a BEAUTY!! :thumbup: I am so excited that you found her & was able to bring her home, with you. Enjoy her forever!! How about Black Beauty for a name?:D
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