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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-02-2016, 10:23 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,032
Posted By Bitzy One

I have had an Elna SU since early 70's and love...

I have had an Elna SU since early 70's and love it. They are great machines, all metal. You got a great deal in my opinion!
Forum: Pictures
02-18-2016, 04:03 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,454
Posted By Bitzy One

I too love Irish Chain -- it's lovely.

I too love Irish Chain -- it's lovely.
Forum: Pictures
04-01-2015, 01:39 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,683
Posted By Bitzy One

Thumbs up baby elephants

I have seen this quilt before and love it - do you mind giving us the pattern name and/or where you got it?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-30-2014, 07:37 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,004
Posted By Bitzy One

I'm confused on what your are calling a Spartan -...

I'm confused on what your are calling a Spartan - Joe's photo shows a Sewmore. I just picked up a little 3/4 machine in a cabinet this week and it actually says "Spartan" on it. There was no book...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-14-2013, 02:48 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,797
Posted By Bitzy One

I also have one of these in great condition in a...

I also have one of these in great condition in a blonde cabinet. But...mine is not quiet, it is loud, even after I wiped it down and oiled it good. I love the color too! Any suggestions on why...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-23-2013, 09:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,002
Posted By Bitzy One

I paid $15 for mine about 3 months ago at a local...

I paid $15 for mine about 3 months ago at a local Church sale - in a blonde cabinet with only a zipper foot, no bench. I was/am thrilled. It was clean except for a glob of lint in the feed dogs. ...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-28-2013, 02:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,277
Posted By Bitzy One

Esther, that machine is gorgeous! I have the...

Esther, that machine is gorgeous! I have the same Sphinx but the decals are in terrible condition, my cabinet is the same as yours. Paid $60 for it at a local yard sale. AND, you got a puzzle box...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-27-2013, 07:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,492
Posted By Bitzy One

thanks Miriam! I found a thread guide, it sews...

thanks Miriam! I found a thread guide, it sews now, but is kind of loud. Wondering if the bobbin case is loose or something, I read on this website before that can sometimes cause a rattle.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-26-2013, 01:14 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,492
Posted By Bitzy One

Smile Need a manual

Hello all, I just bought a green Singer model 185J that was made in Canada at a church sale this morning! It is really a cute little thing and came in a blonde cabinet. Obviously I threaded it...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-01-2013, 04:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,196
Posted By Bitzy One

Yes, Happy 2013 to everyone - I love reading this...

Yes, Happy 2013 to everyone - I love reading this site and seeing all the great machines/finds/cool stuff you all have. Take care & I'll keep reading your interesting posts:o
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-22-2012, 08:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,213
Posted By Bitzy One

I have two FW's -- the first one has the lift out...

I have two FW's -- the first one has the lift out tray that goes all the way across the top (1938 model) and one that has a little built in tray on the left & the clip for the oil can (1953 model).
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-22-2012, 08:05 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,560
Posted By Bitzy One

Great info & I especially love your little...

Great info & I especially love your little red-headed elves!!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-19-2012, 06:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,434
Posted By Bitzy One

The SU on the left is exactly like my machine. ...

The SU on the left is exactly like my machine. Bought it in 1976 when we lived in Tulsa, OK. It is a wonderful machine. It will sew anything and I've never had any repairs other than replacing some...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-16-2012, 04:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,566
Posted By Bitzy One

Thanks PinkCastle -- I'll look for Glenn's tute -...

Thanks PinkCastle -- I'll look for Glenn's tute - I've read them, but am always hesitant thinking I'll mess something up worse than it is.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-14-2012, 06:21 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,566
Posted By Bitzy One

This machine is gorgeous! My redeye looks dull...

This machine is gorgeous! My redeye looks dull and I don't know what to use to get the decals brighter looking. They are on there, but very dark and have had so much oil floating on them that I'm...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-09-2012, 04:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,954
Posted By Bitzy One

I'd go for it -- doesn't look that bad. It's a...

I'd go for it -- doesn't look that bad. It's a great price for the whole deal and you can always make a shopping trip out of it :thumbup:
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-05-2012, 06:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,107
Posted By Bitzy One

I have a 127 Sphynx built in 1920 that's in...

I have a 127 Sphynx built in 1920 that's in pretty good shape, I bought it at a YS in April. They were asking $75 and I got her for $60. She's named Avis and had a broken belt (part of getting the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-04-2012, 04:43 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,017
Posted By Bitzy One

Not a bad price, & yes, they thread right to...

Not a bad price, & yes, they thread right to left. I have a hard time threading mine without using a sheet of white paper so I can see the eye of the needle. Good luck with it :thumbup:
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-30-2012, 01:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,191
Posted By Bitzy One

How do you guys get all those parts looking so...

How do you guys get all those parts looking so silvery like new? I've used chrome polish on parts and they just stay looking dirty gold-ish. Plus I put so much oil on the machine that the decals...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-27-2012, 06:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,990
Posted By Bitzy One

I paid $350 for mine two years ago - it came from...

I paid $350 for mine two years ago - it came from a man who worked on sewing machines, so it was clean/oiled, etc. Had attachments, case in good shape. Plugged it in and use it all the time. Love...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-21-2012, 01:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 9,633
Posted By Bitzy One

Mahhvalous!!

Mahhvalous!!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-17-2012, 02:48 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 19,988
Posted By Bitzy One

that's a beautiful machine - lucky you to have a...

that's a beautiful machine - lucky you to have a DD watching out for you :)
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-13-2012, 05:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,538
Posted By Bitzy One

I know this is really stupid, but how do you know...

I know this is really stupid, but how do you know this is a 201? I thought they were beige/or two tone beige. Or is the 301 the beige that looks totally different? Is there a # on a plate on the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-06-2012, 07:13 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 43,585
Posted By Bitzy One

AMAZING!! Joe, you kill me with all the things...

AMAZING!! Joe, you kill me with all the things you can do! I love these teaching moments. If I come across any old cases (which I've not seen ANY in the past year), I'll pick them up for you.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-18-2012, 01:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 896
Posted By Bitzy One

Precision Duchess

I came across a 3/4 size black machine this morning at a local junk store. Asking price is $15 in a cabinet. The cabinet is ok, nothing special. The machine looks good, very much like a FW. It's...
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