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01-17-2024, 06:06 AM
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Was Grandma’s (age 6 I learned on it) NEED TO IDENTIFY (UNICORN?)
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I've used a black light. Picked it up at the...
I've used a black light. Picked it up at the local hardware store for about $20, just a flashlight really, but with a different kind of bulb. Works wonders for seeing those decal "shadows".
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08-23-2023, 06:32 AM
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Found a machine for free!
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I know it's summer and I know some people don't...
I know it's summer and I know some people don't check the sites as often as others, but Eiril, would love to see some pictures. My collection contains several German machines, transverse and...
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08-22-2023, 05:00 PM
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Nicholls' Ntapryze Vibrating shuttle identification help
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Absolutely would love a trip to England. I have...
Absolutely would love a trip to England. I have cousins i could visit.
The 60s date was when the last owner, grand daughter of original owner, emigrated from England.
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08-21-2023, 07:21 PM
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Nicholls' Ntapryze Vibrating shuttle identification help
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That's my thread. 😁
That's my thread. 😁
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08-21-2023, 05:13 PM
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Nicholls' Ntapryze Vibrating shuttle identification help
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Why thank you. I thought so too but was second...
Why thank you. I thought so too but was second in line to purchase. Was very excited when the first individual not only said he wasn't planning on adding it to his collection, but offered to pick...
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08-21-2023, 05:55 AM
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Help finding some parts for a Singer treadle base
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Assuming that you mean this bolt: ...
Assuming that you mean this bolt:
https://d28lcup14p4e72.cloudfront.net/197085/8302104/20230805_164039.jpg
I recently made one of those. They are a 3/8 bolt threaded 18 threads per inch, which...
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08-21-2023, 05:44 AM
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ISMACS magazine article submission request
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ISMACS magazine article submission request
We are getting close to the next article of the ISMACS magazine. If you some original research that is ready for publication, or an article about restoration or collecting that you think people...
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08-21-2023, 05:42 AM
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Nicholls' Ntapryze Vibrating shuttle identification help
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Nicholls' Ntapryze Vibrating shuttle identification help
I'm having trouble figuring out who made this machine. It is a Nicholls' Enterprise (stylized on the machine itself as Ntapryze) but the manual says Enterprise. It came from Rochdale, just outside...
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07-25-2023, 06:54 AM
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Looking for Mariann Johnston, Standard Sewing Machine Company
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Looking for Mariann Johnston, Standard Sewing Machine Company
Mariann wrote a short article on Standard Sewing Machine manufacture dates on Needlebar back in 2005. The page is no longer on the Needlebar archives but shows up in the Wayback machine. I need to...
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05-29-2023, 05:26 PM
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Blue Grass Sewing Machine
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Heres another list over at VSS, based on the...
Heres another list over at VSS, based on the Needlebar list but working on more accurate documentation.
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05-29-2023, 05:21 PM
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Can someone please help me with model id
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Very cool. For belts i like The Treadle Lady on...
Very cool. For belts i like The Treadle Lady on Etsy. Then i bought a giant spool because i realised i needed so many. 😁
But she's pretty awesome. While you are there buy a copy if her little...
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05-27-2023, 05:08 AM
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White Dressmaster Restoration
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Not sure if you intended to use the spoiler...
Not sure if you intended to use the spoiler button. And pictures? They didn't show up if you posted them
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05-26-2023, 09:45 AM
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Wards Signature J278B sewing machine
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Needle length: He's probably refering to the fact...
Needle length: He's probably refering to the fact that 15x1 was pretty much adopted as the "standard" size needle quite some time ago. There have been many, many different sizes and types of needles...
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05-26-2023, 09:38 AM
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Can’t find my clean and oil kit
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^^^This. 😁
^^^This. 😁
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05-25-2023, 01:19 PM
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1886 Singer IF cabinet identification
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1886 Singer IF cabinet identification
Trying to find out more information about this cabinet. It came with a 1986 Singer IF. It is a raised end, coffin top base. It has the single arched bar support, two drawers to the left and a...
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05-25-2023, 12:56 PM
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Looking for Helen Scarth, needlebar contributor
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Looking for Helen Scarth, needlebar contributor
Helen wrote an article over at needlebar about Singer cabinets some years ago. I have a cabinet that does not appear on any listings I can find and am trying to get hold of her to see if she has...
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05-09-2023, 08:34 AM
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ISMACS magazine article requests
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ISMACS magazine article requests
Good morning,
ISMACS is on the hunt for article submissions for their quarterly magazine. I've messaged several people individually about particular topics but thought I'd put out a general call....
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04-15-2023, 06:12 AM
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One followed me home ,,,
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Very nice. Free is such a great price if they...
Very nice. Free is such a great price if they are nice. It's not bad if they aren't but always a bit of a disappointment when the free machine turns out to be meh.
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04-15-2023, 06:10 AM
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Treadle Belt Tool
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Panache is key to punching good quality belt...
Panache is key to punching good quality belt holes. 😁
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04-14-2023, 04:47 AM
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Treadle Belt Tool
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That does look like a nice one. I bought one on...
That does look like a nice one. I bought one on Amazon some time ago (search for treadle plier) and it is OK. The hole where the belt goes is a bit big and so you have to be really careful to keep...
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04-11-2023, 05:07 AM
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Arrrgggggg!! 2 little screws left over :-<
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Wait? Your going to leave us all in suspense? ...
Wait? Your going to leave us all in suspense? Where did they go? 😁
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04-11-2023, 05:05 AM
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Major rehab
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Replating. This is something I definitely want...
Replating. This is something I definitely want to try some day. The electricity creates a current through the liquid which then pulls the metal from the washer (in his case) onto the sewing machine...
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04-10-2023, 07:02 PM
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How did people make clothing on straight stitch only machines?
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Might want to watch some Bernadette Banner...
Might want to watch some Bernadette Banner videos. She makes clothes with a straight atitch machine only but also she uses a hand crank and a treadle only.
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03-30-2023, 07:58 AM
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ISMACS update
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My name is Calvin Armerding. Thanks for...
My name is Calvin Armerding. Thanks for mentioning the "real names" point.
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03-28-2023, 05:44 PM
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ISMACS update
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ISMACS update
Just wanted to let everyone know that I have agreed to take the position of Chair of the International Sewing Machine Collectors Society (ISMACS). We are currently looking through the list of...
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