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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-11-2013, 10:11 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,623
Posted By lemonswade

I brought it home today. It seemed to run...

I brought it home today. It seemed to run beautifully, just needs cleaning and oiling like she said. Light works, wiring's okay, pedal is really smooth, case is in good condition. The mark I was...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-10-2013, 11:33 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,623
Posted By lemonswade

Okay, I'll check those things. I am a bit...

Okay, I'll check those things. I am a bit concerned about the mark on the front of the arm - it is a blemish on an otherwise very nice machine... maybe I can touch it up? I talked to her on the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-10-2013, 02:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,623
Posted By lemonswade

Ok, I won't buy it if I can't test it - that...

Ok, I won't buy it if I can't test it - that seems reasonable. Assuming she lets me test it, how do I check the wiring? I'm completely unfamiliar with these machines. Do I need do tilt it back and...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-10-2013, 01:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,623
Posted By lemonswade

Thanks, everyone for your input! :) Sounds...

Thanks, everyone for your input! :)

Sounds like the Necchi is a good machine, but it is more expensive than the Singer and I don't want a machine that is difficult or expensive to maintain. The...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-09-2013, 10:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,623
Posted By lemonswade

Thanks, Tammi. I asked her when I can take a...

Thanks, Tammi. I asked her when I can take a look at it, waiting for the response.

There is another machine on craigslist that I'm pretty sure is from the same seller:...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-09-2013, 07:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,623
Posted By lemonswade

Is 75 dollars a good deal for a 90? It does come...

Is 75 dollars a good deal for a 90? It does come with a bentwood case, and I have asked her if it comes with anything else and if it's been serviced, just waiting for a response. It doesn't look...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-09-2013, 04:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,623
Posted By lemonswade

Thanks, Tammi! :) Funny you should mention the...

Thanks, Tammi! :) Funny you should mention the 15-90... I got the pics and it has a belt, but otherwise looks just like a 15-91. That means it's a 90, yes? I am considering it, but for some reason...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-09-2013, 04:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,623
Posted By lemonswade

Lol, I figured that was what you meant. ;) I'm...

Lol, I figured that was what you meant. ;) I'm not sure about negotiating, she's already said she's firm on the price.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-09-2013, 02:27 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,623
Posted By lemonswade

The horizontal is better? Or did you mean to...

The horizontal is better? Or did you mean to type "vertical"?



Yes, I have put up a wanted ad on craigslist for a 15-91. Someone has offered one for $75 that she says needs some cleaning and...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-09-2013, 03:55 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,623
Posted By lemonswade

If I am going to buy another machine just for...

If I am going to buy another machine just for FMQ, I want to make sure it is very good for the task. I'm wondering if it has a vertical bobbin, as I've read that the horizontal ones aren't very good...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-09-2013, 01:05 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,623
Posted By lemonswade

Question Necchi BF Any Good For FMQ?

Hi Everyone :)

I've recently bought my very first sewing machine - a Singer 401! Since acquiring it I have become interested in learning how to free motion quilt, but I don't think this is the...
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