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    Forum: Main
    05-31-2019, 12:50 PM
    Replies: 69
    Views: 17,233
    Posted By MaryTG

    There may be a pattern somewhere, as I was...

    There may be a pattern somewhere, as I was inspired by a few pictures on Pinterest. I just made mine from all the same sized pieces, which in my case I cut at 2.0x3.0 inches for a finished size of...
    Forum: Main
    05-29-2019, 05:50 PM
    Replies: 69
    Views: 17,233
    Posted By MaryTG

    The seahorse quilt is a paid pattern ...

    The seahorse quilt is a paid pattern http:/summercrafter.bigcartel.com/product/watercolor-sea-horses.

    I really enjoy making fabric out of crumbs—I like having lots of space around the crumbs...
    Forum: Main
    05-29-2019, 08:31 AM
    Replies: 69
    Views: 17,233
    Posted By MaryTG

    I’m somewhat in the middle when it comes to...

    I’m somewhat in the middle when it comes to scraps. I thought I had a lot, but nowhere near what I hear some of you have. I have made many (as in at least 5) 100x100 string quilts and given all but...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    11-20-2015, 09:02 PM
    Replies: 2
    Views: 679
    Posted By MaryTG

    Free Singer cabinet and stool Southern California

    I've got a worn but totally functional blond wood Singer cabinet that my 201-2 came in and its matching stool up for grabs if anyone wants it. Here it is in my garage -the painter's tape is just to...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-25-2015, 11:34 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,139
    Posted By MaryTG

    While I like my 223, I would not call it light...

    While I like my 223, I would not call it light weight. It is closer to the weight of my 201-2 than it is to the weight of my aluminum 301A. It has a large balance wheel, and eventually I plan to...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-25-2015, 09:04 AM
    Replies: 4,880
    Views: 917,299
    Posted By MaryTG

    https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/clt/52734003...

    https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/clt/5273400341.html

    This W&W machine has been listed a long time for $695. Today, I see it has a major price change to $275. Some one realized that rare...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-15-2015, 07:29 AM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 4,000
    Posted By MaryTG

    The middle could be an L bobbin (my Juki uses...

    The middle could be an L bobbin (my Juki uses these) or a 66 bobbin, which is slightly different. They are not interchangeable in spite of being very similar. Is there a difference from top to...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-15-2015, 07:25 AM
    Replies: 37
    Views: 14,980
    Posted By MaryTG

    I got a knee lever with my 15-90 I got from CL. ...

    I got a knee lever with my 15-90 I got from CL. However, the seller had no idea it was there (machine had been her mother's) amd therefor there was no mention in the ad. In fact, in the several...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-08-2015, 01:14 PM
    Replies: 1
    Views: 1,194
    Posted By MaryTG

    Well, I've had a couple of people interested it...

    Well, I've had a couple of people interested it taking it, and the first one who can pick it up tonight is geting it.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-08-2015, 11:02 AM
    Replies: 1
    Views: 1,194
    Posted By MaryTG

    Singer 15NL to a good home

    I bought a nostalgia Singer 15 NL on a whim a couple of months ago and decided I did not want to keep it. I had it on CL for several weeks at $35 and did not get a single nibble. I am offering it...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-08-2015, 07:03 AM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 3,325
    Posted By MaryTG

    An easy way to find that out is to take the foot...

    An easy way to find that out is to take the foot pedal from the machine that sews well and try it on the one that is not working well. If that is the problem, new power cord/foot pedal combinations...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-03-2015, 05:54 PM
    Replies: 26
    Views: 4,124
    Posted By MaryTG

    I've replaced a standard screw in bulb with an...

    I've replaced a standard screw in bulb with an LED one--just make sure that you measure the diameter of the threaded part, as there are two sizes of threaded sewing LED bulbs. All of my vintage...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-03-2015, 03:44 PM
    Replies: 53
    Views: 21,198
    Posted By MaryTG

    Singer 223 or 237 are some simple zig zag all...

    Singer 223 or 237 are some simple zig zag all metal models that are good choices and pretty inexpensive to find.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-03-2015, 12:12 PM
    Replies: 32
    Views: 19,887
    Posted By MaryTG

    It kind of looks to me as if the plastic/nylon...

    It kind of looks to me as if the plastic/nylon parts are located anyplace that on a metal machine you would oil. This must be one of the machines that does not provide oiling locations or...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-03-2015, 11:18 AM
    Replies: 32
    Views: 19,887
    Posted By MaryTG

    Found this by googling (text in Japanese) ...

    Found this by googling (text in Japanese)
    http://blog-imgs-44.fc2.com/m/i/s/misintec/__IGP2835.jpg
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-30-2015, 04:46 PM
    Replies: 4,880
    Views: 917,299
    Posted By MaryTG

    Maybe I'm mixing things up, but it appears to me...

    Maybe I'm mixing things up, but it appears to me that there is a hand crank on the Singer and no motor, so I don't know what cord could be missing. It looks like a 28 or 128 since it has a vibrating...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-29-2015, 09:47 AM
    Replies: 33
    Views: 6,434
    Posted By MaryTG

    I was beginning to think I was a crazy person for...

    I was beginning to think I was a crazy person for failing to see what was so attractive about these machines. A friend of mine just a few minutes ago offered to give me the one she has (and has...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-27-2015, 12:25 PM
    Replies: 4,880
    Views: 917,299
    Posted By MaryTG

    Uh, lovely picture, but where is the sewing...

    Uh, lovely picture, but where is the sewing machine? http://www.ebay.com/itm/BEAUTIFUL-VINTAGE-EMDEKO-INDUSTRIAL-SEWING-MACHINE-JAPAN-TESTED-SERVICED-OILED-/390862708412?hash=item5b013b9ebc
    ...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-26-2015, 06:59 AM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 1,652
    Posted By MaryTG

    I wish you had not shown that :-) I love my Juki...

    I wish you had not shown that :-) I love my Juki and I have been thinking of getting one clone to add to the herd, but I have decided that I will only buy units I can pick up myself (have to put up...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-25-2015, 01:07 PM
    Replies: 4,880
    Views: 917,299
    Posted By MaryTG

    Am I missing something here, or is this person...

    Am I missing something here, or is this person trying to sell old plastic bobbins for 2-3 times the cost of the same bobbins new on Amazon or Ebay?...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-19-2015, 10:17 AM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 17,795
    Posted By MaryTG

    Before I bought that thread, I did a bit of...

    Before I bought that thread, I did a bit of reading and found several places that told me that the heaviest thread most non-industrial sewing machines can handle is the Tex 70 (a standard where I...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-18-2015, 05:19 PM
    Replies: 15
    Views: 17,795
    Posted By MaryTG

    I am currently working on canvas slipcovers for...

    I am currently working on canvas slipcovers for furniture using10 oz painter's dropcloths for the fabric. I am using 70W nylon upholstery thread and sewing on my 201-2. The only problem I have...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-16-2015, 01:00 PM
    Replies: 4,880
    Views: 917,299
    Posted By MaryTG

    And as bad as the $65K+ price was this note that...

    And as bad as the $65K+ price was this note that added insult to injury:

    If you would like this shipped you will be responsible for the cost to ship but I will be happy to help make the...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-16-2015, 08:21 AM
    Replies: 4,880
    Views: 917,299
    Posted By MaryTG

    Here is a pretty coffin top at what I think is a...

    Here is a pretty coffin top at what I think is a fantastic price of $100 (just for comparison)
    http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/atq/5220052810.html...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-14-2015, 12:06 PM
    Replies: 6
    Views: 1,661
    Posted By MaryTG

    Don't put oil in the motor GREASE tubes--use...

    Don't put oil in the motor GREASE tubes--use Singer lubricant, which is easily found at places like Joann's.

    Figure 2 in this link points out the location of the grease tubes in your FW...
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