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Sewnoma 05-24-2015 03:00 PM

Couldn't pass it up
 
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I got followed home by a 185K today. I tried to leave it but it was only $14.99 so I had to take it home. Cleared a giant thread jam and it moves fine! Haven't threaded it up yet to see how it sews, though.

It's dirty - has lots of little spots on it that I think are some kind of mold. Little bit scraped up too, although the box base is nice. (Maybe not original?) Manual, but no attachments or case. It also came with a toffee recipe and a bunch of vacuum belts. LOL

I threw a little oil on it and ran it a bit, heading out for the evening; tomorrow I'll give it a good cleaning and see how it sews. Its owner was apparently named Kathy, so here's my newest machine, Kathy:

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Moldy(?) dots:
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I also got this little folding iron for five bucks, same thrift shop. Brand new and has that nice little plaid bag - will fit nicely in my sewing tote. :)
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quilt938 05-24-2015 03:02 PM

neat! I probably couldn't pass up anything for 15 bucks LOL! especially something cute and in color!

QuiltingVagabond 05-24-2015 03:11 PM

Kathy is a good name LOL! Her spots look like freckles.

I would have bought her too at that price, good job!

tessagin 05-24-2015 03:16 PM

Great find. Try bleach on a Q-Tip in an inconspicuous area and see if it removes it and the after effects. Mold on metal is pretty easy to remove. You could also just use a damp cloth and see if the spots come off.

Stitchnripper 05-24-2015 03:18 PM

What a cute little surprise! Enjoy!!

Mitch's mom 05-24-2015 05:59 PM

The freckles looks like fly or spider droppings. Good find even with extras!

Mrs. SewNSew 05-25-2015 05:37 AM

A good deal at 15.00! The box alone is worth that!

Tink's Mom 05-25-2015 06:12 AM

Nice find....I agree, box looks new.

ManiacQuilter2 05-25-2015 02:46 PM

Great find. I probably would have brought it home to.

Littledreamdevil 05-25-2015 04:30 PM

well you did just great at your thrift shop....nice looking machine.


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