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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-16-2013, 07:53 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 124,185
Posted By plume

Still going perfectly, didn't touch anything...

Still going perfectly, didn't touch anything anymore :)


Oooooh, I understand about the animals...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-16-2013, 07:49 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 124,185
Posted By plume

Rome & Florence: great choices! Puglia is very...

Rome & Florence: great choices! Puglia is very similar to Greece, so all in all, you did well going to Rome & Florence. Yes, they still do speak more French than English (at least down here)! Vintage...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-02-2013, 10:45 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 124,185
Posted By plume

It does! It should be sponsored by Singer...

It does! It should be sponsored by Singer...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-01-2013, 10:29 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 124,185
Posted By plume

Aaah, now I understand. Not sure if I pushed it...

Aaah, now I understand. Not sure if I pushed it though... I don't want to disassemble the tension again right now, since it works like a charm. But I'll keep it in mind in case, thanks for the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-01-2013, 06:27 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 124,185
Posted By plume

Maybe un- and re-screwing it completely was the...

Maybe un- and re-screwing it completely was the fix (I had done that)?


Please don't say that!!!


Thanks, me too :) Oh, and in the meantime, they found 3 more machines, 1 Singer (black &...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-31-2013, 02:51 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 124,185
Posted By plume

This link is perfect, I'll forward to my friends!...

This link is perfect, I'll forward to my friends! Thx!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-31-2013, 01:51 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 124,185
Posted By plume

Tammi, I just purchased the needle clamp + some...

Tammi, I just purchased the needle clamp + some more bobbins from Helen Howes! It said on her website (http://www.helenhowes-sewingmachines.co.uk/) the needle clamp I needed was sold, I emailed her...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-30-2013, 03:23 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 124,185
Posted By plume

There was one on ebay (France) in June : ...

There was one on ebay (France) in June :
http://www.ebay.fr/itm/RARISSIME-machine-a-coudre-BIJOU-N-1-E-Brion-Freres-Paris-de-musee-/400512535564
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-30-2013, 03:14 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 124,185
Posted By plume

Tish — foto's a.j.b... Kinderen kunnen wachten,...

Tish — foto's a.j.b... Kinderen kunnen wachten, wij niet ;)

Tammi —
Which part is the "post" please?! Also, I oiled/greased all other parts too at the same time (top + side), this plus the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-29-2013, 06:14 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 124,185
Posted By plume

Ha ha, just sewing on a leftover piece of fabric...

Ha ha, just sewing on a leftover piece of fabric is already so much fun to me right now. I feel like a kid w/ a new toy!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-29-2013, 05:45 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 124,185
Posted By plume

Oh, good! Less worries! Yes, I have seen the...

Oh, good! Less worries!

Yes, I have seen the 2 needle thing in the manual (that's what you're talking about, right?). My prospective projects are super simple (pillows, and when I'm comfortable...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-29-2013, 05:22 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 124,185
Posted By plume

Hi Miriam, OK, I'll just toss it, and next...

Hi Miriam,

OK, I'll just toss it, and next time I'm in a fabric store I'll buy some.

And... guess what... I just tested the 401 again after opening it & cleaning/greasing/oiling it, went from a...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-29-2013, 04:27 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 124,185
Posted By plume

Some new pictures & 1 question: I finally...

Some new pictures & 1 question:

I finally opened up the machine. It was in the same condition inside as it was outside: pretty clean (I think), oiled and greased. I still cleaned it a little more,...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-29-2013, 02:36 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 124,185
Posted By plume

Tisch, ik ben blij voor jou, geweldig! ...

Tisch, ik ben blij voor jou, geweldig!

Yesterday I had a good run with a different piece of fabric, so... I think right now I have to learn more about the correct thread/needle/fabric balance....
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-28-2013, 03:53 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 124,185
Posted By plume

Yes, the tensions match exactly. Actually, if you...

Yes, the tensions match exactly. Actually, if you go back to the 1st page of this thread you'll see on the pictures that Miriam posted of the Singer 401G, that it has the same tension too (look...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-28-2013, 01:59 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 124,185
Posted By plume

The link I just sent has pictures of the same...

The link I just sent has pictures of the same exact parts as my Italian machine. Basically, comparing the US upper tension and mine/Elizabeht's:
- the discs are symmetric, same on front & back
-...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-27-2013, 11:54 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 124,185
Posted By plume

lol Yes! But please, Sheluma, Tammi,...

lol


Yes!

But please, Sheluma, Tammi, and Miriam: don't spend too much time on this. I found a Singer repairman not far away. I was just hoping to fix it myself (getting to know the machine in...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-27-2013, 11:48 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 124,185
Posted By plume

Hi Tammi, Thanks so much again. -->...

Hi Tammi,

Thanks so much again.


--> fixed it, thanks!


--> It makes sense, absolutely. The problem I have with this, is that if I put the "0" in the correct position (slightest...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-27-2013, 08:33 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 124,185
Posted By plume

PS: Dogs think they're human. Cats think they're...

PS: Dogs think they're human. Cats think they're god. ;)
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-27-2013, 07:47 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 124,185
Posted By plume

Thanks Sheluma for your kind words. And thanks...

Thanks Sheluma for your kind words. And thanks for the laugh too — decoy fabric, I love that!
And Miriam, I wish you could indeed reach out from your computer... I like dissembling, reading all...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-26-2013, 12:04 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 124,185
Posted By plume

Hello Miriam, Sheluma, and Tammi, I meant to...

Hello Miriam, Sheluma, and Tammi,

I meant to post those drawers & accessory case photos for you earlier, but I've been busy w/ work. Sheluma, the case is actually made from plastic, not sure it...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-18-2013, 02:53 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 124,185
Posted By plume

Sheluma, did we post at the same time or are the...

Sheluma, did we post at the same time or are the pictures still not appearing (I see them fine)?
Yes, the stars lined up!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-18-2013, 02:39 AM
Replies: 154
Views: 124,185
Posted By plume

Thanks for the info about the bobbin spring. ...

Thanks for the info about the bobbin spring.
Here are the pictures again (not the greatest quality...):

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