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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-14-2012, 02:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,034
Posted By Alchemilla

I am in the UK and bought a Davis model T a...

I am in the UK and bought a Davis model T a couple of weeks ago from a local Charity Shop (thrift store) for £8. Very unusual over here. The serial number is 1493973 (I think), I found it on the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-08-2012, 11:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 907
Posted By Alchemilla

Featherweight wiring diagram here -...

Featherweight wiring diagram here - http://www.ismacs.net/singer_sewing_machine_company/singer_featherweight_sewing_machine.html and some advice about taking the plug apart here -...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-08-2012, 11:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 10,387
Posted By Alchemilla

BSM machine

Nice machines, I have had several and they are sturdy machines. I have one at the moment which I haven't serviced yet, so no idea what it sews like. The other one I had sewed really well. The Vickers...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-05-2012, 11:48 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,023
Posted By Alchemilla

That is gorgeous, so ornate, sort of Gothic.

That is gorgeous, so ornate, sort of Gothic.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-31-2012, 01:38 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 7,459
Posted By Alchemilla

Great restoration. We don't get Red Eye decals in...

Great restoration. We don't get Red Eye decals in the UK and they are so gorgeous. I'm drooling as well.

Jacqui
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-30-2012, 09:43 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,285
Posted By Alchemilla

Definitely an addiction, I can't resist them. I...

Definitely an addiction, I can't resist them. I didn't intend collecting them in the first place, I got my first treadle to turn it into a chunky spinning wheel, fell in love with the machine and it...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-30-2012, 09:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,029
Posted By Alchemilla

Jacquie, if you go to this site, there is a...

Jacquie, if you go to this site, there is a complete repair manual for Singer 15, 66, 99 and 201 - http://www.tfsr.org/publications/technical_information/sewing_machine_manual/

Jacqui
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-30-2012, 09:32 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 22,251
Posted By Alchemilla

Beautiful machine in very good condition. She was...

Beautiful machine in very good condition. She was commissioned on February 21st 1949, link here for dating and finding model numbers -...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-30-2012, 09:18 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,136
Posted By Alchemilla

Lovely story

Lovely story and lovely machine. May you have many more years of sewing on her.

I have a couple of phone numbers for the lady who wants info on her White machine, courtesy of the ISMACS Digest -...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-30-2012, 03:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,285
Posted By Alchemilla

Thanks for the welcome. Pictures, hmmm - ...

Thanks for the welcome. Pictures, hmmm -

This is the star of my collection, a Ward Arm & Platform circa 1875, the first free arm model.

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This is an old Jones Family Cs, the only one...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-29-2012, 09:41 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,285
Posted By Alchemilla

Thanks for the welcome. I am happy to help anyone...

Thanks for the welcome. I am happy to help anyone if I have the knowledge. I've learnt quite a bit in 5 years, but there is always more to learn. I have worked on Singers, Jones, German and several...
Forum: Introduce Yourself
01-29-2012, 08:31 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 754
Posted By Alchemilla

Introduction

Hi

I just joined, and posted about myself on the Vintage machine forum as that is my main hobby. I want to do some quilting this year as I never seem to get around to it.

Jacqui
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-29-2012, 08:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,285
Posted By Alchemilla

New member

Hi

I have just joined the forum. I have been collecting old sewing machines for about 5 years. I currently have 9 treadles and about 50 hand cranks (30 of which have to go), plus the odd electric...
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