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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-08-2014, 08:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,972
Posted By mamaborne

He cleaned it okay... but there's still grime...

He cleaned it okay... but there's still grime visible in the hard to reach parts. Thanks for the tip on not using RA, will stick to SMO.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-08-2014, 01:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,972
Posted By mamaborne

Cleaning outside of machine: dirt, dust, grime, nicotine?

Just got my free Singer 306K back, will need to cleanup more than repair guy did. Was going to use rubbing alcohol + Qtip. Good idea? Better ideas? Vinegar?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-08-2014, 01:38 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,160
Posted By mamaborne

She's here! They did a perfunctory cleanup job,...

She's here! They did a perfunctory cleanup job, so I see some time with a Q-tip and rubbing alcohol in my near future. But she's back and she WORKS and omgoodness the stitching! I did a quick test....
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-08-2014, 01:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,160
Posted By mamaborne

Totally jelly of your freebie Singer... such a...

Totally jelly of your freebie Singer... such a pretty blue! I said I wouldn't have more than two, now I'm thinking... my husband will kill me though.
Forum: Main
03-06-2014, 07:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,341
Posted By mamaborne

Sewing with silk thread?

I picked up some gorgeous silk thread at a tag sale last week. Hot pink and lots of it! My quilting style is more modern so I was thinking it might be a great accent. But I generally use cotton when...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-06-2014, 07:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,160
Posted By mamaborne

Update on my Singer 306 that was FREE (!)

She is fixed, runs just fine (I think, haven't actually spoken to shop but they said come and get 'er) and I pick her up this weekend. I am so excited to sew on this machine. I'll post some pics when...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-06-2014, 07:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 16,130
Posted By mamaborne

Pat, have you tried looking on the Elna site for...

Pat, have you tried looking on the Elna site for dealers or service centers in your area? Mine got kicked back from a local sewing machine shop who tried to tell me the power outlet was cracked on...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-05-2014, 06:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 16,130
Posted By mamaborne

Hi Jean... I have this exact same model. Just got...

Hi Jean... I have this exact same model. Just got it fixed, it's a fantastic machine. I've had it 20 years, this is the 2nd time I've ever had it serviced. Didn't use it much, but when I do, it runs...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-01-2014, 07:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,407
Posted By mamaborne

She emailed me again... this time letting me know...

She emailed me again... this time letting me know that she'd sell me 'just' the machine if I wanted it so she could keep the table. Which I think she's using for potted plants, currently, or...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-01-2014, 07:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,407
Posted By mamaborne

Yeah, I think going a bit higher in NY would not...

Yeah, I think going a bit higher in NY would not be ridiculous... but $500? Um, no.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-28-2014, 07:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,407
Posted By mamaborne

I figured... omg, she just wrote me back to tell...

I figured... omg, she just wrote me back to tell me she's selling it with a 'unique antique cabinet'. :shock:
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-28-2014, 07:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,407
Posted By mamaborne

So Rodney... care to venture what you think a...

So Rodney... care to venture what you think a fair price would be? I was reading on the Vintage Sewing Machine blog that's quoted here a lot that it's not worth more than $50? Finding Jap knockoffs...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-28-2014, 07:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,407
Posted By mamaborne

I replied and told her it wasn't even worth half...

I replied and told her it wasn't even worth half that. Good lord.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-28-2014, 07:01 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,407
Posted By mamaborne

I just got an email from the seller, they want...

I just got an email from the seller, they want $500 for the machine (?!?!) No way. LOL
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-28-2014, 06:58 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,407
Posted By mamaborne

What do you have to charge and what part of the...

What do you have to charge and what part of the country are you in? I was reading that they aren't worth more than $50?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-28-2014, 06:05 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,407
Posted By mamaborne

Where does the thread go on one of these?

Where does the thread go on one of these?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-28-2014, 05:59 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,407
Posted By mamaborne

Thanks, Miriam. I thought so, was just looking...

Thanks, Miriam. I thought so, was just looking through that thread, but didn't see anything quite like this. Any idea what a fair price for it would be?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-28-2014, 05:37 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,407
Posted By mamaborne

Anyone know what this machine is??

It's listed for sale on a local estate sale. It appears to be in amazing condition. My husband would *kill* me if I went and got this, but it looks very tempting... any thoughts? Japanese 201...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-28-2014, 05:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,461
Posted By mamaborne

Thanks, oldtnquiltinglady. I can't wait to hear...

Thanks, oldtnquiltinglady. I can't wait to hear if they can get it running or not... I get my Elna back tomorrow. And as I suspected everyone, the power outlet was *not* cracked, it was just a fuse...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-26-2014, 05:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,461
Posted By mamaborne

Hey Rodney... the link above is not my actual...

Hey Rodney... the link above is not my actual machine. I wish my table was that nice, it's not looks like 60s. But still not bad and you can't beat the price. And yeah, I was so psyched when they...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-26-2014, 11:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,461
Posted By mamaborne

Good to know. I really only took it as a sturdy...

Good to know. I really only took it as a sturdy backup machine, so assuming they can get her going, that's all I need.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-26-2014, 09:46 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,461
Posted By mamaborne

I forgot to add: can someone tell me if the...

I forgot to add: can someone tell me if the Singer 306 can do FMQ? And if so, what type of foot would I need to do that? The accessories include a box of very funky looking metal feet, rather amazing...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-26-2014, 09:41 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 9,770
Posted By mamaborne

I posted an update, new thread :)

I posted an update, new thread :)
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-26-2014, 09:38 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,461
Posted By mamaborne

Update on my vintage Elna and... a freebie!

Just thought I'd update you all on the repair of my Elna which has been frustrating. I've been without a machine for almost a month now. I was just about to finish the binding on my little doll quilt...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-11-2014, 08:14 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 9,770
Posted By mamaborne

Seeing it tomorrow, taking my test fabric....

Seeing it tomorrow, taking my test fabric. Fingers crossed!
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