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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-15-2017, 04:31 AM
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Posted By miriam

The model number on the green machine should be...

The model number on the green machine should be 15-125. The body shape is the same. There are 201 machines with the same body shape. Mine is from about 1957 if I remember right. They weren't made...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-15-2017, 02:56 AM
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Posted By miriam

My go to machine at home is a black 15-75 same...

My go to machine at home is a black 15-75 same body as your green 15. Mine looks as ugly as yours does beautiful. Mine is a tank and sews through anything. When I got mine it was rusty and the...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-03-2015, 06:12 PM
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Posted By miriam

Not really any better job than usual, that one is...

Not really any better job than usual, that one is just a lot nicer machine to start with than usual. Diamond in the rough.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-03-2015, 09:26 AM
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Posted By miriam

Drummel equipped with a brush to get to bare...

Drummel equipped with a brush to get to bare metal. I did use some stuff to clean it but it looks to me there isn't a lot of plating left.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-03-2015, 09:08 AM
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Posted By miriam

The blue part of the case cleaned beautifully,...

The blue part of the case cleaned beautifully, too. The metal is improved...

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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-03-2015, 03:18 AM
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Posted By miriam

It is a work in progress. It still needs a zz...

It is a work in progress. It still needs a zz throat plate, the reverse button is still stuck and so is the stitch selector knob. This one has 3 needle settings LRC
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-03-2015, 03:15 AM
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Posted By miriam

Let's see if I can load the after we cleaned it...

Let's see if I can load the after we cleaned it picture
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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
11-03-2015, 03:14 AM
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Posted By miriam

I am trying to see if this picture of a Vogue...

I am trying to see if this picture of a Vogue will load.
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Before mom and I cleaned it
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-08-2015, 05:40 PM
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Posted By miriam

I have an old Standard machine that came in a lot...

I have an old Standard machine that came in a lot of 50 some machines. The Standard spider for chain stitching was gifted to me by a QB member. (THANK YOU) Mom and I set it up to HC and she did some...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-06-2015, 04:34 PM
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Posted By miriam

They are not all Singers. Singer is called Singer...

They are not all Singers. Singer is called Singer if it says so on the machine somewhere. There is a post just above on the previous page with a Pfaff - it is not a Singer. There are many many old...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-27-2015, 04:00 AM
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Posted By miriam

I do find the thread size can be a limiting...

I do find the thread size can be a limiting factor on the long bobbin. If the thread is too heavy it won't go through the needle hole.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-26-2015, 05:31 PM
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Posted By miriam

I never used to like the long bobbin machines...

I never used to like the long bobbin machines either but the more I use one the better I like them - give it a chance.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-19-2015, 05:17 AM
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Posted By miriam

I use an electric Dremmel but I have it plugged...

I use an electric Dremmel but I have it plugged into a sewing machine foot control which is plugged into a dimmer swithch - it goes plenty slow and the Dremmel was inexpensive.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-13-2015, 12:31 PM
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Posted By miriam

If it is old and black with shellac do not use...

If it is old and black with shellac do not use car wax
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-20-2015, 02:21 AM
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Posted By miriam

If you explore a bit you will see Glenn's...

If you explore a bit you will see Glenn's tutorial about the sewing machine and cabinet finishes....
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-26-2015, 01:34 PM
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Posted By miriam

Glenn has a tutorial in the sticky notes:...

Glenn has a tutorial in the sticky notes: http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage-antique-machine-enthusiasts-f22/cleaning-repairing-shellac-clear-coat-vintage-sewing-machine-heads-t193635.html
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-22-2015, 05:36 AM
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Posted By miriam

your 13 year old daughter should be over the moon...

your 13 year old daughter should be over the moon with that.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-15-2015, 11:20 PM
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Posted By miriam

That Singer 66 looks like one well loved machine...

That Singer 66 looks like one well loved machine - it should be one of the best to use.
BTW the Singer 600 (T&S) are good machines when the bobbin winder works.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
12-29-2014, 02:48 PM
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Posted By miriam

Really, those are collectable??? How come nobody...

Really, those are collectable??? How come nobody wants it?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-31-2014, 01:48 AM
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Posted By miriam

I'm 62 and have 9 DGKs.

I'm 62 and have 9 DGKs.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-22-2014, 01:26 PM
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Posted By miriam

Cari, We also have threads for old Japanese...

Cari, We also have threads for old Japanese machines here are some links - feel free to shoot some pics and post!

just for clones:...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
07-27-2014, 01:25 AM
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Posted By miriam

How much of the bobbin parts do you have?

How much of the bobbin parts do you have?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-11-2014, 11:27 AM
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Posted By miriam

Check sew classic for the belt.

Check sew classic for the belt.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-11-2014, 11:05 AM
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Posted By miriam

I wish I could answer the belt question. Belts...

I wish I could answer the belt question. Belts have become a pitb lately. You got a fine deal. Wiring can be ok but as a caution and since some people are pretty worried about wiring, you might get...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-11-2014, 10:44 AM
Replies: 2,327
Views: 1,463,459
Posted By miriam

The 185 is a wonderful machine - it is a lot like...

The 185 is a wonderful machine - it is a lot like a Singer 99 or 66. The Singer 285 looks the same but is not as nice.
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