Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
04-18-2011, 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by hobbykat1955
OK Vintage Machine owners...another question...On my 301 and my Redeye when you wind bobbin the needle goes up and down also...Is there some way to wind the bobbin without that happenning? I'm thinking not...but maybe I'm missing something.
04-18-2011, 03:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Glenn
Originally Posted by hobbykat1955
OK Vintage Machine owners...another question...On my 301 and my Redeye when you wind bobbin the needle goes up and down also...Is there some way to wind the bobbin without that happenning? I'm thinking not...but maybe I'm missing something.
04-18-2011, 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by chris_quilts
Here are the pics. Will not post all cuz I'm like a new mom with her baby but will post some.
04-18-2011, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by luce321
Billy, you guys have gotten me so interested in antique sewing machines that I want to purchase a Singer treadle. I always sewed on my Mom's treadle until I got my own machine when I went to work.
I always go to garage sales on Saturday mornings. After never seeing a sewing machine at any garage sales, yesterday at the second sale was a Singer electric machine. The black paint on the machine was all chipped and the cabinet was a wreck. The finish was just about completely off of it and a leg was missing . It was $20.00. I didn't get it.
Luce321, I sent you a PM. Maybe it will help you in your search.
The next sale I found a Kenmore from the forties The machine it self was all black and in great condition and the cabinet was very nice too. I don't know if there were attachments with it. They were asking $50.00. Do you think that was a good price?
I always go to garage sales on Saturday mornings. After never seeing a sewing machine at any garage sales, yesterday at the second sale was a Singer electric machine. The black paint on the machine was all chipped and the cabinet was a wreck. The finish was just about completely off of it and a leg was missing . It was $20.00. I didn't get it.
Luce321, I sent you a PM. Maybe it will help you in your search.
The next sale I found a Kenmore from the forties The machine it self was all black and in great condition and the cabinet was very nice too. I don't know if there were attachments with it. They were asking $50.00. Do you think that was a good price?
04-18-2011, 04:10 PM
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Chris- Nice collection of beautiful machines. I am afraid your Kitty might be a little jealous that it's been replaced as the apple of your eye :) Love all your new gems. Thanks for sharing the photos.
Judy
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04-18-2011, 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by luce321
Billy, you guys have gotten me so interested in antique sewing machines that I want to purchase a Singer treadle. I always sewed on my Mom's treadle until I got my own machine when I went to work.
I always go to garage sales on Saturday mornings. After never seeing a sewing machine at any garage sales, yesterday at the second sale was a Singer electric machine. The black paint on the machine was all chipped and the cabinet was a wreck. The finish was just about completely off of it and a leg was missing . It was $20.00. I didn't get it.
The next sale I found a Kenmore from the forties The machine it self was all black and in great condition and the cabinet was very nice too. I don't know if there were attachments with it. They were asking $50.00. Do you think that was a good price?
I always go to garage sales on Saturday mornings. After never seeing a sewing machine at any garage sales, yesterday at the second sale was a Singer electric machine. The black paint on the machine was all chipped and the cabinet was a wreck. The finish was just about completely off of it and a leg was missing . It was $20.00. I didn't get it.
The next sale I found a Kenmore from the forties The machine it self was all black and in great condition and the cabinet was very nice too. I don't know if there were attachments with it. They were asking $50.00. Do you think that was a good price?
The first thing that you might consider is why do you want a vintage SM? Quilting, general sewing, resale or because it remind us of special times from our past. Many of us use our vintage sewing machines so we buy what meets our sewing needs the best. With that said, I buy some sewing machines just because I think they look cool; I want a restoration project; or the sewing machine says "please take me home".
The nice thing about buying a vintage sewing machine is -If you don't like it you can always resale it at a later date. :)
I hope you find a sewing machine that will meet your needs and enjoy the search. I think that many of us find that the story behind buying a sewing machine is part of the fun.
Good Luck!!
Judy
04-18-2011, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by jpete523
Originally Posted by luce321
Billy, you guys have gotten me so interested in antique sewing machines that I want to purchase a Singer treadle. I always sewed on my Mom's treadle until I got my own machine when I went to work.
I always go to garage sales on Saturday mornings. After never seeing a sewing machine at any garage sales, yesterday at the second sale was a Singer electric machine. The black paint on the machine was all chipped and the cabinet was a wreck. The finish was just about completely off of it and a leg was missing . It was $20.00. I didn't get it.
Luce321, I sent you a PM. Maybe it will help you in your search.
The next sale I found a Kenmore from the forties The machine it self was all black and in great condition and the cabinet was very nice too. I don't know if there were attachments with it. They were asking $50.00. Do you think that was a good price?
I always go to garage sales on Saturday mornings. After never seeing a sewing machine at any garage sales, yesterday at the second sale was a Singer electric machine. The black paint on the machine was all chipped and the cabinet was a wreck. The finish was just about completely off of it and a leg was missing . It was $20.00. I didn't get it.
Luce321, I sent you a PM. Maybe it will help you in your search.
The next sale I found a Kenmore from the forties The machine it self was all black and in great condition and the cabinet was very nice too. I don't know if there were attachments with it. They were asking $50.00. Do you think that was a good price?
04-18-2011, 04:57 PM
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I went to an auction this weekend and picked up a box of sewing attachments for a Kenmore that I do not need. Contains a couple feet, new zig zag throat plate, needles, scew driver, side cutter, and misc.
If anyone is interested please send me a PM and I will send photos.
Judy
If anyone is interested please send me a PM and I will send photos.
Judy
04-18-2011, 05:41 PM
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This is the machine l got given on saturday morning it is a Wertheim no on base 643518 it does say made in Germany but l was told it is the wrong shape for a real Wertheim could you help me with this please
this is the foot with it
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04-18-2011, 05:57 PM
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l would also like some help if any one can tell me anything about this machine l just fell in love with it, it has my husbands star sign and a bullet shuttle
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