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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-04-2013, 07:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,091
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: 2,194
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: 2,194
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: 2,194
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: 2,194
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: 1,471,767
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: 2,100
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: 2,100
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: 2,100
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: 2,100
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: 1,163
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: 1,163
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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