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11-08-2011, 06:03 PM
#811
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Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 2,005
I received my machine yesterday and was inquiring in the main section how to get rid of the smell in the case. The machine has a smell to it too but not as bad. Someone suggested I come here as there is a man that can help me with the smell and cleaning. Can anyone tell me where the Ckeaning of Vintage machines section would be?
11-09-2011, 02:22 PM
#812
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: middle TN
Posts: 1,112
I have 5 ( 4 black and 1 white ). I've been thinking of selling 3 of the black ones since I also have a treadle, a 301 and a Brother. I'd like to find a buyer in the middle TN area because I prefer not to ship and have possible damage. I use them as much as I can.
11-09-2011, 02:27 PM
#813
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Camden, Ohio
Posts: 1,432
She is a beauty!!!! You are so fortunate to have her.
Lucky lady has started life as little stinker. My DH bought it at a gun and knife auction last week. She has been airing outside and yesterday my DH tuned her up. She works very quietly and her stitches are exact. The odor of the box is kinda like an oil smell. (I am used to eau de gun oil). She joins her sisters, Old Gold (goldie) from the 1930's, Little Wonder from the 1940's, LB (little baby, my first one) a centennial, and Sexy from the sixties. LB is visiting my DD (I don't think she will be returning soon). Here she is!!!
11-09-2011, 06:08 PM
#814
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 1,282
I have two FWs, one was made in 34 and the other in 48. The 34 is in bad shape but sews great and other one is in pretty good shape and now that I have the tension right it also sews great. The 48 came with the case, all the attachments and a serial numbered FW card table. Love sewing on both of them!!
11-10-2011, 04:41 AM
#815
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Delmarva Peninsula
Posts: 1,151
I bought my 1/4" foot on Ebay. I also have a 1/4" throat plate mark that one of my girls came with. Wish I could find more of them.
I've got a sweet little black 1938 FW that my MIL gave me about 10 years ago. I just started using it a couple months ago and now don't think I'll ever piece on my new machine again (even after it does come home from the repair shop). I absolutely love, love, love my FW! I am looking to get a 1/4 foot for it though, right now I'm using one of those heavy duty magnetic seam guides to mark my 1/4".
11-11-2011, 12:09 PM
#816
Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Texas
Posts: 246
I turned 60 yesterday (10 Nov) and I have a featherweight made near my birthday that has the 1851-1951 badge. I also have one from 1938. My first featherweight I purchased in Paducah when I went to the quilt show in 1995. It was made in 1952. It is not as pretty due to the decals in rough shape, but it still sews well. And, it was the machine to get me started in my love for the machines. I started repairing, carrying repair parts, and accessories for the machines and in January 2010 started my website!
11-11-2011, 12:14 PM
#817
Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Texas
Posts: 246
Graduated Needle Plate
I carry the Needle Plates with the graduated markings on my website: www.thequiltgal.com.
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11-11-2011, 12:28 PM
#818
Junior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Texas
Posts: 246
I sell them on my website: www.thequiltgal.com. Go to Online Store, then Singer 221 Featherweight. I have two sizes for the black models and 1 size for the white model.
11-11-2011, 12:32 PM
#819
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Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Texas
Posts: 246
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