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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-21-2024, 09:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 469
Posted By oregongirl

Thanks for the reply. Oddly enough, I hadn't even...

Thanks for the reply. Oddly enough, I hadn't even looked at the upper tension. I'll try that, thank you.

I found the manual on manualslib.com. I printed it out last night so will look to see if...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-20-2024, 06:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 521
Posted By oregongirl

Did you put in a heavier duty needle? That would...

Did you put in a heavier duty needle? That would be the first thing I would try.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-20-2024, 06:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 469
Posted By oregongirl

Singer 500a cams, bobbin issues

Hi folks, I'm trying to restore a Rocketeer 500a. I've had a 503a since 1989 and I know it, but this 500a was a rescue off of Craigslist. For $10 I couldn't resist trying to restore it.

I've...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-06-2019, 08:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,740
Posted By oregongirl

Well, you guys are the best!! I knew someone...

Well, you guys are the best!! I knew someone here would know what to do.

I took off the top, oiled everything connected to the needle position lever and got it moving freely. The needle bar...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-05-2019, 08:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,740
Posted By oregongirl

Help with 503a, needle stuck in L position

Hi all, I've got a "new to me" Singer 503 that I'm passing along to a 5th grade girl that I work with at school. She's wanting to make Barbie clothes!

Brought it out tonight to make sure it was...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-12-2018, 06:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,526
Posted By oregongirl

Oh YAY! You guys are the best. I love how...

Oh YAY! You guys are the best. I love how helpful everyone is on this site. Thank you!!

I saw one of these about 4 years ago when I was doing the Row by Row quilting adventure. We went on a...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-12-2018, 04:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 8,191
Posted By oregongirl

I also have been happy with Sew Classic.

I also have been happy with Sew Classic.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-12-2018, 04:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,526
Posted By oregongirl

Bel Air 620 bobbin help

Hi all,
I haven't posted in years because I've been in recovery from my VSM addiction, but last week I fell off the wagon, lol. Found this gorgeous red and white Bel Air in an antique store in...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-06-2018, 09:48 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 11,314
Posted By oregongirl

Here's the Tip of the Month from Nova...

Here's the Tip of the Month from Nova Montgomery's site that addresses this question:
https://www.novamontgomery.com/singer-featherweight-221-tip-of-the-month.htm/#Tingle
Forum: Main
01-04-2018, 10:11 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 16,488
Posted By oregongirl

I just bought an Innova LA on a 12' frame last...

I just bought an Innova LA on a 12' frame last October. I couldn't be happier with it and would highly recommend it. I bought from Boersma's in McMinnville Oregon and if you call them, you might be...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-02-2017, 01:54 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,858
Posted By oregongirl

Did you try a blow dryer? From your photo I...

Did you try a blow dryer? From your photo I think it looks exactly like mine, which have the correct screw in them. Could be the wrong one but it sure looks right to me.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-24-2017, 04:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 20,789
Posted By oregongirl

Thanks so much for the help!!

Thanks so much for the help!!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-24-2017, 01:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 20,789
Posted By oregongirl

Question Triflow vs Sewing Machine Oil

I have a Singer 503a that I bought for my daughter from a vintage refurbisher maybe 4-5 years ago. He had replaced the oil with Triflow. If I recall correctly, it's not ok to use SMO after Triflow...
Forum: Main
11-03-2016, 05:21 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,935
Posted By oregongirl

Just curious, was it a name-brand fabric bought...

Just curious, was it a name-brand fabric bought from a quilt store?
Forum: Main
11-03-2016, 05:18 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 7,136
Posted By oregongirl

I just took a class on long-arm quilting last...

I just took a class on long-arm quilting last week, and the instructor said she prefers the seam to run top to bottom. When the quilt is loaded on a LA machine, that seam ends up running...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
10-17-2016, 05:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,724
Posted By oregongirl

Congratulations on your new FW! I love the...

Congratulations on your new FW! I love the faceplate - it's gorgeous. I have 2 but both have the straight vertical lines - not nearly as pretty as yours.

Next time you have an issue with a...
Forum: Main
10-01-2016, 08:00 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,890
Posted By oregongirl

Thank you!!

Thank you!!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-25-2016, 10:06 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 11,587
Posted By oregongirl

I have several vintage machines and a sewing area...

I have several vintage machines and a sewing area set up in my downstairs, but I've been using my FW almost exclusively for the past year or so. It goes in its cute little FW cabinet upstairs and I...
Forum: Main
09-25-2016, 09:58 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 9,890
Posted By oregongirl

Peggi, where did you take the classes on using a...

Peggi, where did you take the classes on using a long-arm? I see you're in Washington. I'm in Oregon, south of Portland and would love to find a store that offers classes on long-arms.
Forum: Main
11-01-2013, 11:19 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 10,199
Posted By oregongirl

your quilt is just gorgeous! well done! i saw...

your quilt is just gorgeous! well done! i saw your update and am glad you figured out it was the seams causing your troubles and are having more success now.

i do a lot of handquilting. ...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-28-2013, 08:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,790
Posted By oregongirl

hahahaha i'm imagining pulling my left knee up to...

hahahaha i'm imagining pulling my left knee up to try to use it to press down on the base of the machine and get it to go!

the issues she said new people have trouble with - how to thread a...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-28-2013, 08:21 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,611
Posted By oregongirl

you did good! what sweet machines and nice...

you did good! what sweet machines and nice cabinets - have a fun day playing with them!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-28-2013, 08:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,024
Posted By oregongirl

around here you can't find any for less than...

around here you can't find any for less than $250, and a more typical price is $500. good job at the garage sale!
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-28-2013, 07:58 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 7,649
Posted By oregongirl

to add to the toolbox - i like using ordinary all...

to add to the toolbox - i like using ordinary all cotton string to clean with. pull off a yard or so, fold it on itself multiple times until it is maybe 10" with multiple layers, add a drop of...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-16-2013, 10:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,014
Posted By oregongirl

i would take out the bobbin case, clean it...

i would take out the bobbin case, clean it thoroughly with a brush, clean the area that you put the bobbin in, rethread everything and make sure the top thread is going correctly through the tension...
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