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03-29-2011, 07:09 PM
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Thank you all for your compliments! I am very very happy with this machine. It purrs like a kitten. I am having the spool pin fixed hopefully tomorrow.
Instead of using a seam guide that I have to attach like the one I saw in the message, I am opting to put the QTools Sewing Edge tape on at the proper measurement for the 1/4 inch.
I should be able to do some sewing on her tomorrow.
Thanks again for all your information and good thoughts.
Instead of using a seam guide that I have to attach like the one I saw in the message, I am opting to put the QTools Sewing Edge tape on at the proper measurement for the 1/4 inch.
I should be able to do some sewing on her tomorrow.
Thanks again for all your information and good thoughts.
03-29-2011, 07:14 PM
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You can read about the conversion at www.treadleon.net I saw it there this evening. I am not sure I fully understand it but will read it again and then decide if I want to do it.
I understand these back clamping parts were only on a few machines and then Singer realized people did not care for them and they stopped.
Good luck!
quote=cabbagepatchkid]
Whoa! That's a real beauty! I just bought a red eye that has the back clamping feet, too, but I didn't know they were scarce :shock: . I have read, somewhere, that you can switch the needlebar so that it is the kind that accepts the side clamping feet. Not sure how hard it would be to do.[/quote]
I understand these back clamping parts were only on a few machines and then Singer realized people did not care for them and they stopped.
Good luck!
quote=cabbagepatchkid]
Originally Posted by OmaForFour
Billy,
I just got a 1914 Singer Red Eye with the back clamping feet.
I wondered if you would know where I can purchase additional pieces for it such as a quarter inch foot etc etc.
Do they make these for my machine to accomodate the latest type of quilting on a machine if you know what I mean?
I bought a walking foot that I can use on my Featherweight for example.
I hope this pic comes through.
I just got a 1914 Singer Red Eye with the back clamping feet.
I wondered if you would know where I can purchase additional pieces for it such as a quarter inch foot etc etc.
Do they make these for my machine to accomodate the latest type of quilting on a machine if you know what I mean?
I bought a walking foot that I can use on my Featherweight for example.
I hope this pic comes through.
03-29-2011, 07:14 PM
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Oh what a boo, boo, I made. It's not a "Free Man sewing machine" It's a " Flying Man" ever heard of it?
Marge
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03-29-2011, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by OmaForFour
Thank you all for your compliments! I am very very happy with this machine. It purrs like a kitten. I am having the spool pin fixed hopefully tomorrow.
Instead of using a seam guide that I have to attach like the one I saw in the message, I am opting to put the QTools Sewing Edge tape on at the proper measurement for the 1/4 inch.
I should be able to do some sewing on her tomorrow.
Thanks again for all your information and good thoughts.
Instead of using a seam guide that I have to attach like the one I saw in the message, I am opting to put the QTools Sewing Edge tape on at the proper measurement for the 1/4 inch.
I should be able to do some sewing on her tomorrow.
Thanks again for all your information and good thoughts.
03-29-2011, 07:22 PM
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Miz Johnny, my new machine does not say Bantam, but it looks exactly like the one in the link you sent. It says American.
Melinda thanks for the link to that Singer Dating site. I did not know about that site - it is nice for the newer machines.
Jljack, that is an awesome Western Electric! What a lucky find! I can certainly see why you are so excited!
Hobbykat, you won a beautiful Redeye and I can't believe you got that 301 for $30! Congratulations!
Nancy
Melinda thanks for the link to that Singer Dating site. I did not know about that site - it is nice for the newer machines.
Jljack, that is an awesome Western Electric! What a lucky find! I can certainly see why you are so excited!
Hobbykat, you won a beautiful Redeye and I can't believe you got that 301 for $30! Congratulations!
Nancy
03-29-2011, 07:39 PM
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I forgot about the fact that I have a magnet specifically for that! Thanks for the reminder.
Many of us use the magnets that come as promotional items through the mail, etc. They work great as seam guides and don't mar the finish.
Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
Originally Posted by OmaForFour
Thank you all for your compliments! I am very very happy with this machine. It purrs like a kitten. I am having the spool pin fixed hopefully tomorrow.
Instead of using a seam guide that I have to attach like the one I saw in the message, I am opting to put the QTools Sewing Edge tape on at the proper measurement for the 1/4 inch.
I should be able to do some sewing on her tomorrow.
Thanks again for all your information and good thoughts.
Instead of using a seam guide that I have to attach like the one I saw in the message, I am opting to put the QTools Sewing Edge tape on at the proper measurement for the 1/4 inch.
I should be able to do some sewing on her tomorrow.
Thanks again for all your information and good thoughts.
03-29-2011, 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by Weedwoman
I have a 15 clone that says "made in occupied japan" on it. It says Diamond on the machine and she's a beauty. Got her for $15.00 cabinet and all at a flea market.
Nancy
before being cleaned
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03-29-2011, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Glenn
Originally Posted by OmaForFour
Billy,
I just got a 1914 Singer Red Eye with the back clamping feet.
I wondered if you would know where I can purchase additional pieces for it such as a quarter inch foot etc etc.
Do they make these for my machine to accomodate the latest type of quilting on a machine if you know what I mean?
I bought a walking foot that I can use on my Featherweight for example.
I hope this pic comes through.
I just got a 1914 Singer Red Eye with the back clamping feet.
I wondered if you would know where I can purchase additional pieces for it such as a quarter inch foot etc etc.
Do they make these for my machine to accomodate the latest type of quilting on a machine if you know what I mean?
I bought a walking foot that I can use on my Featherweight for example.
I hope this pic comes through.
03-29-2011, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by luce321
Dama, my daughter is 48 yrs old and still has her toy machine that I purchased for her from Sears when she was about 7 yrs old. Ooops!!!! I mean that Santa Claus brought her. LOL
03-29-2011, 08:54 PM
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Location: central Illinois
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Have a Singer 15 Made in 1911. My machine has a thread stitch indicater on the bed under the Singer emblem. Haven't been able to find another one that looks like this.Can you tell me anything about her?
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