Singer "School" Model machines
07-03-2011, 02:23 PM
#21
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Location: Pacific NW
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Welcome from the Pacific NW. I bought one of those machines about 20 years ago for my sister's daughter. It's still being used regularly. I got mine from the local sewing machine store. You might check the stores in your area.
07-03-2011, 03:56 PM
#24
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Location: montana
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Originally Posted by MyTyme
I believe they are fantastic ... and trying to locate a new one. I have had 3 in the last 25 years -- all bought from the 2-day ad where a rep shows up at a Hancocks or likewise. I have purchased the #2 or #3 machine up from the least expensive. I have worn them out ... they are the ONLY machine that I use. I'm ready for a new one, and inquired at Hancocks today (in Iowa) and was told they may not be doing it anymore. That the company that was, has gone out of business. I found this website trying to do a search on line to find them.
For my personal use, I don't want anything fancy, just forward, back, zigzag, a few decorative stitches (I'm a quilter and sew a LOT!!!) Mine have NEVER been in for repair or service, just maintainted according to book instructions. One of the models (bought about 10 years ago) the presser foot is a little wobbly from side to side. ONLY complaint. I truly hope I can find another one!!! I'm almost 70 now. I think I'm good to wear one, maybe two more out!!!
The only correspondence I've had with the company occurred when I didn't get all the parts with the machine, and I received them VERY promptly ....
can you tell I REALLLLLLLY like them????
For my personal use, I don't want anything fancy, just forward, back, zigzag, a few decorative stitches (I'm a quilter and sew a LOT!!!) Mine have NEVER been in for repair or service, just maintainted according to book instructions. One of the models (bought about 10 years ago) the presser foot is a little wobbly from side to side. ONLY complaint. I truly hope I can find another one!!! I'm almost 70 now. I think I'm good to wear one, maybe two more out!!!
The only correspondence I've had with the company occurred when I didn't get all the parts with the machine, and I received them VERY promptly ....
can you tell I REALLLLLLLY like them????
07-03-2011, 05:47 PM
#25
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Brady TX
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Originally Posted by smitty
Originally Posted by MyTyme
I believe they are fantastic ... and trying to locate a new one. I have had 3 in the last 25 years -- all bought from the 2-day ad where a rep shows up at a Hancocks or likewise. I have purchased the #2 or #3 machine up from the least expensive. I have worn them out ... they are the ONLY machine that I use. I'm ready for a new one, and inquired at Hancocks today (in Iowa) and was told they may not be doing it anymore. That the company that was, has gone out of business. I found this website trying to do a search on line to find them.
For my personal use, I don't want anything fancy, just forward, back, zigzag, a few decorative stitches (I'm a quilter and sew a LOT!!!) Mine have NEVER been in for repair or service, just maintainted according to book instructions. One of the models (bought about 10 years ago) the presser foot is a little wobbly from side to side. ONLY complaint. I truly hope I can find another one!!! I'm almost 70 now. I think I'm good to wear one, maybe two more out!!!
The only correspondence I've had with the company occurred when I didn't get all the parts with the machine, and I received them VERY promptly ....
can you tell I REALLLLLLLY like them????
For my personal use, I don't want anything fancy, just forward, back, zigzag, a few decorative stitches (I'm a quilter and sew a LOT!!!) Mine have NEVER been in for repair or service, just maintainted according to book instructions. One of the models (bought about 10 years ago) the presser foot is a little wobbly from side to side. ONLY complaint. I truly hope I can find another one!!! I'm almost 70 now. I think I'm good to wear one, maybe two more out!!!
The only correspondence I've had with the company occurred when I didn't get all the parts with the machine, and I received them VERY promptly ....
can you tell I REALLLLLLLY like them????
http://www.sewvacdirect.com/singcg550.html
This is new but might come closer to what you are looking for!
http://www.sewvacdirect.com/singer-4423.html
07-05-2011, 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by amma
Hello and Welcome to the board :D:D:D
Unfortunately, Home Ec is one of the classes being dropped in some schools :(
Unfortunately, Home Ec is one of the classes being dropped in some schools :(
I bought my school model machine new from a Singer shop. I had seen the add and went to check it out. That's the machine I prefer to do my machine quilting on.
07-05-2011, 12:49 PM
#29
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Location: Louisiana
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Originally Posted by amma
Hello and Welcome to the board :D:D:D
Unfortunately, Home Ec is one of the classes being dropped in some schools :(
Unfortunately, Home Ec is one of the classes being dropped in some schools :(
I bought my school model machine new from a Singer shop. I had seen the add and went to check it out. That's the machine I prefer to do my machine quilting on.
Oops -- didn't mean to click the SEND with such force. :lol:
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