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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-12-2013, 03:26 PM
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Posted By Mom3

I heard you can get silicone covered presser feet...

I heard you can get silicone covered presser feet to help the top 'slide'. As far as the feed dogs, I read where you can put strips of waxed paper on the bottom of your fabric.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-11-2013, 07:08 PM
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Posted By Mom3

Wow - that's a whole different body style than...

Wow - that's a whole different body style than I'm used to seeing here in the US.

This is what I'm used to seeing for a model 201:

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Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
09-11-2013, 06:47 PM
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Posted By Mom3

A tan 201? I've never seen a tan one. Can you...

A tan 201? I've never seen a tan one. Can you post a picture?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
08-21-2013, 05:12 PM
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Posted By Mom3

I scored a Singer 99 in a pristine cabinet...

I scored a Singer 99 in a pristine cabinet tonight - absolutely thrilled with it! :) No bobbins (but I already have some) and I found a Singer 'automatic needle threader' in the original packaging...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
06-01-2013, 01:20 PM
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Posted By Mom3

JB weld question: To those of you who have...

JB weld question:

To those of you who have used this, do you use the type that you have to mix or do you use the tube type?
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-27-2013, 01:10 PM
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Posted By Mom3

It would be sweet if Steve could copy your front...

It would be sweet if Steve could copy your front slide plate and make replacements for us. :)
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
03-26-2013, 07:08 PM
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Posted By Mom3

Dan, I've got a twin to this machine - also...

Dan,

I've got a twin to this machine - also missing the front slide plate. Do you think we could find two slide plates? :)
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-11-2013, 05:08 PM
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Posted By Mom3

Check your needle & threading first: Flat...

Check your needle & threading first:

Flat part of the needle shank goes to the left.

Thread the needle right to left.

Insert bobbin with thread coming off the bobbin counter-clockwise.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-11-2013, 03:12 PM
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Posted By Mom3

Mary, I forgot to include a helpful link for...

Mary,

I forgot to include a helpful link for you: http://www.sewusa.com/Sewing_Machine_Repair/Singer_Sewing_Machine_maintenance/Singer_301.htm
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-11-2013, 02:46 PM
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Posted By Mom3

Mary, The above bobbin area information...

Mary,

The above bobbin area information regarding the 221 is the same as the 301.

Tell us what 'she' needs. More than likely oil and grease. As far as oil goes, TriFlow is highly recommended...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-09-2013, 06:56 PM
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Posted By Mom3

OMG! Reminds me when our oldest made us...

OMG!

Reminds me when our oldest made us 'green eggs' (aka Dr. Seuss "Green Eggs and Ham") in the micro when he was about 5 yrs. old. The "green" was Comet sink cleaner........ :)
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-08-2013, 07:37 AM
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Posted By Mom3

I'm surprised they didn't say "Works well!" ...

I'm surprised they didn't say "Works well!"

Seriously, I've seen similar photos around here, not tipped back for the photo but photos taken from the underside & pointed 'up'.

I even called a...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-04-2013, 01:47 PM
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Posted By Mom3

And after running a great seam, he'd sit back,...

And after running a great seam, he'd sit back, and say "Ahhhh...", with great contentment in his voice .

:)
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-29-2013, 06:12 AM
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Posted By Mom3

Has anyone ever figured how many calories are...

Has anyone ever figured how many calories are burned when sewing with a treadle? :)

I think I need a treadle - my legs could use a bit of 'shaping'. :)
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-19-2013, 03:35 PM
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Posted By Mom3

Muv - Beautiful! From a fellow W&G ower -...

Muv -

Beautiful! From a fellow W&G ower - it turned out beautiful!

Yours is handcrank? Mine is electric - I have to work on the electric a bit and the start on the outside.
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-16-2013, 10:24 AM
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Posted By Mom3

You are both correct! There are more ways to...

You are both correct! There are more ways to 'tack' than I described. I guess I'm just lazy - I just hand on tight to the fabric for a few stitches. :)
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-16-2013, 09:12 AM
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Posted By Mom3

Joe, Even on a machine that doesn't have a...

Joe,

Even on a machine that doesn't have a reverse or back-tacking you can still get the beginning (or end) of your stitching tight. You just have to hold tight to the fabric and stitch in place...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
01-05-2013, 09:10 PM
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Posted By Mom3

Skip Okay, what model Singer cabinet is...

Skip

Okay, what model Singer cabinet is that? It really different............
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
05-16-2012, 08:16 PM
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Posted By Mom3

I've used a plastic zip tie, cut off, for a spool...

I've used a plastic zip tie, cut off, for a spool pin - works great!
...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-19-2012, 05:08 PM
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Posted By Mom3

FYI If you email SewClassic with a question...

FYI If you email SewClassic with a question about what parts you need and include your phone number she just might call you back to clarify your order. SUPER customer service! :)

Shari
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-17-2012, 10:41 AM
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Posted By Mom3

I just did some vinyl sewing for a repair on a...

I just did some vinyl sewing for a repair on a 'skirt' for the interior of a bass boat.

I used:

A. Upholstery thread
B. A 'leather' needle
C. Marine vinyl

The reason I used the leather...
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-15-2012, 01:56 PM
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Posted By Mom3

Joe - Great tip and photos for fixing your...

Joe -

Great tip and photos for fixing your 401. Thanks for sharing!

Shari
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-13-2012, 02:04 PM
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Posted By Mom3

I think Sew-Classic carries both but I get it at...

I think Sew-Classic carries both but I get it at my local bicycle shop. :)

Shari
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
04-13-2012, 07:12 AM
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Posted By Mom3

I use Tri-Flow grease for the gears and Tri-Flow...

I use Tri-Flow grease for the gears and Tri-Flow oil for the rest.

Shari
Forum: For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
02-27-2012, 12:40 PM
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Views: 8,880,452
Posted By Mom3

If only I had the space to have them all out at...

If only I had the space to have them all out at the same time then that would be great. Plenty of room here to park a bus that's for sure! :)





My enablers are our grand-kids. I have a...
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