Okay so what are you making with your vintage machine?
#21
Originally Posted by Charlee
Originally Posted by SewExtreme
Charlee, how cool your W & W #8 is. Wow. Thanks for posting pictures.
#22
Originally Posted by sueisallaboutquilts
Charlee- I've read many of your posts about sewing machines. Since that is one thing I don't collect I promise I'll send you one if I come across any :D You crack me up!! But...... I bet they are really nice. Since joining this board I'm beginning to think it may be dangerous b/c I'm buying more and more fabric and spending less and less time on things other than quilting :D Now I run the risk of hunting for vintage machines! Oh yeah, I'll send them your way.......... :D:D Sue
#23
Originally Posted by Aurora
I am going to try this again. Last night I bought a 1910 Red Eye on ebay. I plan to convert it to a handcrank and leave it in the case. I feel very lucky to have found such a beautiful machine and I don't even have to remove the motor since it was originally a treadle. I will post a picture when it arrives at its new home. It will be shipped Monday via FedEx, so I should have it by the end of next week.
I have been looking for just the perfect machine to convert since I found out how easy it is to convert a machine to a handcrank. I am sure it will take some practice, but I plan to use it to piece quilt tops this summer.
I have been looking for just the perfect machine to convert since I found out how easy it is to convert a machine to a handcrank. I am sure it will take some practice, but I plan to use it to piece quilt tops this summer.
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Originally Posted by SewExtreme
Originally Posted by Aurora
I am going to try this again. Last night I bought a 1910 Red Eye on ebay. I plan to convert it to a handcrank and leave it in the case. I feel very lucky to have found such a beautiful machine and I don't even have to remove the motor since it was originally a treadle. I will post a picture when it arrives at its new home. It will be shipped Monday via FedEx, so I should have it by the end of next week.
I have been looking for just the perfect machine to convert since I found out how easy it is to convert a machine to a handcrank. I am sure it will take some practice, but I plan to use it to piece quilt tops this summer.
I have been looking for just the perfect machine to convert since I found out how easy it is to convert a machine to a handcrank. I am sure it will take some practice, but I plan to use it to piece quilt tops this summer.
#25
Aurora, until I began collecting vintage machines, I did not even know there were handcrank machines. I think they are pretty cool. We rented the movie through Netflix. I am finding that the history that goes with the vintage machines is so interesting and I love learning how sewing developed. :D
#26
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I'm making a double sawtooth star with my Singer 201 treadle, its for my son. I'm using woven plaids and shirting prints. I just have 6 blocks to finish and then I can set the top together. The blocks are 16"
#29
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My mom had a Singer treadle and I learned to sew on it but when it came time to clean out her house we found out that she had sold that gorgeous machine and cabinet to dealer for a mere $25.00. Would love to have it back..
#30
I have a 1941 Singer that I use for EVERYTHING....since I've never mastered any of my newer machines! It doesn't jam, it doesn't come unthreaded, and it's very predictable...which I need since I don't have that gene for figuring out mechanical stuff! It recently lost the ability to make bobbins when the little tiny burr of metal that holds the bobbin on to wind finally wore off too much....so I bought a bobbin maker. Love this baby!
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