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    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    05-04-2013, 07:29 PM
    Replies: 1
    Views: 1,138
    Posted By heliveswwjd

    1885 15-1 Singer purchase

    I just purchased a 1885 Singer 15-1 today. She has been shined and polished and purrs like a kitten. I just wanted to share my joy. She resides in a 'newer', relative to her age, suitcase 'cabinet'....
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    04-28-2013, 11:33 AM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 2,229
    Posted By heliveswwjd

    It just so happened I found out Cathy was going...

    It just so happened I found out Cathy was going to be at an event in a town 30 minutes away from me. Guess who spent Friday afternoon and most of Saturday with Cathy; my machine and I. He, the...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    04-20-2013, 06:20 AM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 2,229
    Posted By heliveswwjd

    I have order a new bobbin case from Sew-Classic...

    I have order a new bobbin case from Sew-Classic so hopefully it is or will be in good one. I was using a variety of the older bobbins that came with the machine. I will purchase new plastic bobbins...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    04-19-2013, 09:33 PM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 2,229
    Posted By heliveswwjd

    I really like this one. If I can't get it solved...

    I really like this one. If I can't get it solved I will certainly look to purchase another one. The stitching is good and I really like free-motion quilting with it. I have a fancy machine but I...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    04-19-2013, 07:50 PM
    Replies: 12
    Views: 2,229
    Posted By heliveswwjd

    Don't know what to do-Help

    So, here's my dilemma. I recently purchased a 15-91 which was in almost perfect shape in a cabinet. I took it to a sewing 'mechanic' to give it the once over, including 'lube and oil'. He replaced...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    10-05-2012, 07:39 PM
    Replies: 2,327
    Views: 1,495,615
    Posted By heliveswwjd

    New owner of 15-91

    I'm finally an official member of the Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts. I purchased a 15-91 at a yard sale today. The only thing she seems to need is a new bobbin case and that should be here...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-23-2012, 11:32 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 2,145
    Posted By heliveswwjd

    I just contacted the seller and she indicates...

    I just contacted the seller and she indicates there is an issue with 'backstitching'. from the pics it sure seems to be in great shape including the cabinet.

    Meanwhile, I may have made a very...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-23-2012, 06:08 AM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 2,145
    Posted By heliveswwjd

    That's good to know. I did find a few reviews...

    That's good to know. I did find a few reviews which stated it was a good machine but only made for 2 years. The 301 which I'm considering purchasing has a short draw bridge. There are just too many...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-22-2012, 08:54 PM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 2,145
    Posted By heliveswwjd

    I'm going to answer my own question. After more...

    I'm going to answer my own question. After more searching I found it is a Singer 338. I still would like to know if a 301 would fit in the cabinet, so additional research/searching will be necessary.
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-22-2012, 07:41 PM
    Replies: 11
    Views: 2,145
    Posted By heliveswwjd

    What model is this machine?

    This machine is posted on our local craigslist, Singer made in Great Britain. It does come with the cabinet which I love. I really want to get a 301 which I have located but not purchased yet. Maybe...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-21-2012, 11:48 AM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 1,194
    Posted By heliveswwjd

    Thanks all for the information. I will be going...

    Thanks all for the information. I will be going to look at a 15-91 today as I found one on Craigs list in a nearby town. The prices even includes a compact maple cabinet for $45 or OBO. It appears to...
    Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
    09-21-2012, 05:25 AM
    Replies: 7
    Views: 1,194
    Posted By heliveswwjd

    Harp area measurements

    I'm trying to decided which Singer machine to purchase. I have a question regarding the differences in the harp area measurements for the 301, 401 and 15-91. I'm looking to start bidding on Ebay to...
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