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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-25-2019, 01:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,652
Posted By Sewfew

Thanks for your reply. I checked them out but I...

Thanks for your reply. I checked them out but I didn't see any thing mentioned about bobbins.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-25-2019, 11:46 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,652
Posted By Sewfew

Bobbins for Montgomery Ward Model J

I recently acquired a Model J Montgomery Ward sewing machine. I can't seem to upload a picture of it - it's gray instead of green but looks just like an Elna Grasshopper. What type of bobbin does...
Forum: Main
11-05-2018, 08:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,322
Posted By Sewfew

I use a lot of Martelli products and they have...

I use a lot of Martelli products and they have ALWAYS replaced anything that broke and it's always been right away and free. Love their customer service and their products.
Forum: Main
11-05-2018, 08:33 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,315
Posted By Sewfew

If you find one, please let me know, which one...

If you find one, please let me know, which one you decided on. I would love a needle down feature also. Nothing I've looked at (or tested in a shop) even comes close to my 201.
Forum: Main
10-01-2018, 04:33 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 5,552
Posted By Sewfew

I like the borders but if you don't... Try adding...

I like the borders but if you don't... Try adding some herringbone fancy stitches to them - use any color thread that's in the pieces or all the different colors. Make 3 to 5 lines of stitches -make...
Forum: Main
09-10-2018, 05:49 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,033
Posted By Sewfew

Try painter's tape

If you haven't started sewing yet, you can add some 2" painter's tape close to the bias edge on wrong side of the fabric. Don't sew on the tape but place it really close to your needle - I usually...
Forum: Main
08-27-2018, 04:57 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 757
Posted By Sewfew

I have one of the rulers but I can't tell if it...

I have one of the rulers but I can't tell if it works or not. Use other rulers in addition to this one so I'm not a fair test. Maybe if I had the full set it would work better, I don't know.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-30-2018, 04:25 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 18,122
Posted By Sewfew

For piecing it's my 1924 Singer 99-13 with knee...

For piecing it's my 1924 Singer 99-13 with knee control. For FMQ it's my 201-2 potted motor with knee control. For decorative stitches, my Necchi Supernova wins hands down. How can I pick just...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-17-2018, 03:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,969
Posted By Sewfew

I purchased a new Brother - hated how it bounced...

I purchased a new Brother - hated how it bounced around on the table! I used it about 9 months and gave it away. I had to go back to the older metal machines, so I started searching. I found a...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-16-2018, 04:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,969
Posted By Sewfew

Loved my Elna

I sewed on a supermatic for 58 years. It sewed everything leather to silk. I cried when it couldn't be fixed. Repair man said it was the only supermatic he'd ever seen completely worn out and they...
Forum: Main
07-09-2018, 04:25 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 4,128
Posted By Sewfew

I show my quilts, I almost always glue baste. I...

I show my quilts, I almost always glue baste. I use a bottle with a needle nose tip and heat sit it with a mini iron while sitting at my sewing machine - it's quicker then using pins. Plus I can...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-16-2018, 04:59 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 7,123
Posted By Sewfew

Ruler foot works with mine

I have an electric 99-13 and a low shank ruler foot. I cover feed dogs with plastic credit card using painter's tape and loosen the pressure on the foot. I've had very good results without any...
Forum: General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
02-26-2018, 04:55 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,788
Posted By Sewfew

Years ago a repair man told me a sharp needle is...

Years ago a repair man told me a sharp needle is the secret to a long life of a sewing machine. He's words proved correct - I've had my machine for 58 years - I use it almost every day. I change my...
Forum: Main
01-08-2018, 06:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,704
Posted By Sewfew

Hi, I've been coloring quilts with crayons for...

Hi,
I've been coloring quilts with crayons for over 50 years. Many of them were baby quilts washed all the time. The first ones I made have been handed down to the next generation and they still...
Forum: Main
07-03-2017, 02:15 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,592
Posted By Sewfew

Great Blades

I too, buy my blades from eBay but only from one manufacturer - Diamond Cutter American Quilting Blade! The 45mm cost [email protected] - 60mm cost $19.99 for 10. I love these blades they seem to stay sharp...
Forum: Recipes
10-24-2016, 05:35 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,903
Posted By Sewfew

Best Kitchen equipment ever!

I use my electric pressure cooker for everything. It's never removed from my counter top and I'm finding I use my range less and less. I haven't had my oven on in two years. The last time I used...
Forum: Main
08-02-2016, 04:49 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 7,174
Posted By Sewfew

This brand is now being sold at my local quilt...

This brand is now being sold at my local quilt shop. It is a recent addition to their other machines. I'm told it has metal gears instead of plastic throw away gears that are used in so many of the...
Forum: Main
07-11-2016, 03:21 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,397
Posted By Sewfew

I have a slider BUT I don't use it often. The...

I have a slider BUT I don't use it often. The first time I used it I sewed it to the back of my quilt - was NOT happy. So now I always tape it down before starting. Most of the time I use a heavy...
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