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    Search: Posts Made By: Justsosew
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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-09-2017, 06:35 AM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 6,111
    Posted By Justsosew

    Miriam, I love the idea of a hand crank. My...

    Miriam, I love the idea of a hand crank. My friend found a very sad, beat up version of this machine for me about six months ago, and that's what I did with it, but the bolt holding the hand crank...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-08-2017, 03:34 PM
    Replies: 26
    Views: 8,114
    Posted By Justsosew

    This is such a cool table. It also looks like it...

    This is such a cool table. It also looks like it doesn't take up too much room when closed! Congrats!
    Maggie
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-08-2017, 03:33 PM
    Replies: 23
    Views: 6,111
    Posted By Justsosew

    Scored a sweet 99

    I walked into a local charity shop and the staff had just wheeled out this sweet Singer 99. It's lovely, doesn't appear to be missing any attachments, and even the case is in good condition. The...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-03-2017, 09:19 PM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 4,294
    Posted By Justsosew

    Here's a link to a really simple inflation...

    Here's a link to a really simple inflation calculator so y'all can convert from purchase dollars to today.
    http://www.dollartimes.com/calculators/inflation.htm
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-03-2017, 09:16 PM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,291
    Posted By Justsosew

    Thanks Annette. I really appreciate your...

    Thanks Annette. I really appreciate your thoughtful response.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-03-2017, 03:22 PM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 4,294
    Posted By Justsosew

    I found the original Bill of Sale for my 15-91....

    I found the original Bill of Sale for my 15-91. It was $291.72 in 1948, including number 42 cabinet plus stool. That's roughly $2917.20 in today's dollars. I guess my purchase price of $74 was a...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-03-2017, 06:21 AM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,291
    Posted By Justsosew

    I would love to go to Ray White's classes, but...

    I would love to go to Ray White's classes, but unfortunately, I cannot come close to affording it. I turned 50, lost my corporate job (downsized) and have not been able to find anything but a low...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-02-2017, 10:05 PM
    Replies: 9
    Views: 4,294
    Posted By Justsosew

    I don't have an answer for you. Maybe we could...

    I don't have an answer for you. Maybe we could contribute to this thread if any of us have a original bill of sale. I'll have to find the one I have for my 15-91.
    Maggie
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    02-02-2017, 10:03 PM
    Replies: 8
    Views: 1,291
    Posted By Justsosew

    How do you get trained to be a sewing machine tech?

    I know Annette for one is a tech. How do you get that training to be a tech? I'd love to do it.
    Maggie
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-30-2017, 10:43 PM
    Replies: 3
    Views: 1,160
    Posted By Justsosew

    Thanks for your help with Bernina 930 Record

    I had the issue with feed dogs not coming up high enough. So many of you offered advice. While I was not able to make the repair myself, mostly out of fear that I was about to break something, I was...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-11-2017, 10:29 AM
    Replies: 57
    Views: 13,961
    Posted By Justsosew

    You have a nice friend who values you more than...

    You have a nice friend who values you more than hanging on to valuable stuff that she doesn't use. Congratulations on the machine, and on the friend!
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-11-2017, 10:27 AM
    Replies: 4
    Views: 1,927
    Posted By Justsosew

    Looking for Bernina 930 Record Adjuster's manual

    I've had a bad experience from downloading the user's manual from a site, that seized up my computer. I am taking the easy route, looking for the adjuster's manual. I still haven't solved my feed...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-10-2017, 10:09 AM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 4,178
    Posted By Justsosew

    Thanks Dayle for the tips about the bobbin. I am...

    Thanks Dayle for the tips about the bobbin. I am going to try and insert it again today and see if I can get it not to fall out.

    I have a copy of the manual. I don't find it very helpful for...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-04-2017, 11:08 PM
    Replies: 105
    Views: 133,322
    Posted By Justsosew

    Hi there. I had asked a question in a thread I...

    Hi there. I had asked a question in a thread I started, and some of our lovely members suggested I post here. I have a new to me Pfaff 130 with some serious crazing (I word I just learned) on the...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-02-2017, 03:36 PM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 4,178
    Posted By Justsosew

    So the crazing could render this machine useless....

    So the crazing could render this machine useless. It's really rough and I imagine it will be at constant war with fabrics. The bobbin is a different issue. The case and bobbin are fine. What they...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-01-2017, 09:08 AM
    Replies: 24
    Views: 7,425
    Posted By Justsosew

    I don't know, I feel like acquiring an old...

    I don't know, I feel like acquiring an old machine is a rescue. It's like rescue dogs - if you have the heart for it, you end bringing home as many as you are allowed. Sewing machines poop less...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-01-2017, 01:45 AM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 1,594
    Posted By Justsosew

    I looked it up on the internet and it appears to...

    I looked it up on the internet and it appears to be a modern, computerized machine.Not sure anyone here will have experience with it.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-01-2017, 01:02 AM
    Replies: 14
    Views: 4,178
    Posted By Justsosew

    New to me Pfaff 130 - my lucky day

    I had given my SIL a more modern machine I don't use, so in return, she brought me a Pfaff 130 on a recent visit. I am told the machine has had a recent going over by a tech. Even has a kenmore foot...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-19-2016, 11:43 AM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 9,667
    Posted By Justsosew

    Feed dogs stuck in down position - Bernina 930 Record

    I hadn't sewn on this machine for about a year. I wanted to test really quick then clean. The feed dogs are down, and switching the lever does nothing to fix it. I did clean and oil after I noticed...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    12-07-2016, 09:50 AM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 1,077
    Posted By Justsosew

    Does anyone provide lessons? Or, how did you learn the wiring part?

    I have been using the wonderful resources that members of this community have shared to restore a few machines. I've been able to clean up, remove rust, free up frozen handwheels, and make things all...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-17-2016, 11:33 AM
    Replies: 28
    Views: 6,151
    Posted By Justsosew

    That's really a beauty. Congratulations!

    That's really a beauty. Congratulations!
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-14-2016, 04:17 PM
    Replies: 21
    Views: 4,990
    Posted By Justsosew

    It's in great shape! Such a beauty....

    It's in great shape! Such a beauty. Congratulations!
    Maggie
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-14-2016, 04:15 PM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 1,008
    Posted By Justsosew

    Well it's just my lucky day (after I didn't win...

    Well it's just my lucky day (after I didn't win Powerball). The owner of this machine is going to GIVE it to me - no charge. I gave her something about a year ago, and she wants to reciprocate. How...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-13-2016, 06:26 PM
    Replies: 5
    Views: 1,008
    Posted By Justsosew

    White treadle machine - looking for insight

    Hi y'all:
    A friend has a hand me down White treadle machine sitting her basement. She has no idea on value, and I am not sure how to research info on White's.

    She says:
    It is a White number...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    01-13-2016, 12:02 PM
    Replies: 25
    Views: 6,126
    Posted By Justsosew

    Very impressive. I love your organization. The...

    Very impressive. I love your organization. The OCD in me wants to make little cards for each, like in a museum, with all the info like DOB, Make and Model, etc. I'd love to see a picture of your...
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