Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
02-26-2012, 07:00 AM
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Now that would be DH side of the family - there are some REAL characters there.... it's a wonder my kids are fairly normal.
02-26-2012, 07:08 AM
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Bobbins; The Dritz Class 15 bobbins in the plastic box of 10 as sold by JoAnns are junk. The the sides are not parallel and they hang up on any of the bobbin winders that use the little tab to shut stop them.
I've found a number of variations of both Class 66 and Class 15 bobbins. From different thicknesses, both classes, to different curvatures of the sides on the 66s, to sides that should be straight but have a step down, class 15 plastic bobbins.
It's best to buy from a reputable source.
Cases;
I've been getting cases from my local sewing machine shop. He usually charges 20 bucks for them. Other than that I don't know of a source.
I've also been contemplating building my own. I have enough I could use for patterns.
Sewing Machine Base:
Saw a picture of a sewing machine mounted on a slab of wood. It looked as if it was cut out just so the machine would fit flush to the surface.
Then there were four legs that held it up. Couldn't tell how the legs were attached to the base though.
Something like that might be easy to fabricate.
Joe
I've found a number of variations of both Class 66 and Class 15 bobbins. From different thicknesses, both classes, to different curvatures of the sides on the 66s, to sides that should be straight but have a step down, class 15 plastic bobbins.
It's best to buy from a reputable source.
Cases;
I've been getting cases from my local sewing machine shop. He usually charges 20 bucks for them. Other than that I don't know of a source.
I've also been contemplating building my own. I have enough I could use for patterns.
Sewing Machine Base:
Saw a picture of a sewing machine mounted on a slab of wood. It looked as if it was cut out just so the machine would fit flush to the surface.
Then there were four legs that held it up. Couldn't tell how the legs were attached to the base though.
Something like that might be easy to fabricate.
Joe
02-26-2012, 07:33 AM
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02-26-2012, 08:24 AM
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Bobbins; The Dritz Class 15 bobbins in the plastic box of 10 as sold by JoAnns are junk. The the sides are not parallel and they hang up on any of the bobbin winders that use the little tab to shut stop them.
I've found a number of variations of both Class 66 and Class 15 bobbins. From different thicknesses, both classes, to different curvatures of the sides on the 66s, to sides that should be straight but have a step down, class 15 plastic bobbins.
It's best to buy from a reputable source.
Cases;
I've been getting cases from my local sewing machine shop. He usually charges 20 bucks for them. Other than that I don't know of a source.
I've also been contemplating building my own. I have enough I could use for patterns.
Sewing Machine Base:
Saw a picture of a sewing machine mounted on a slab of wood. It looked as if it was cut out just so the machine would fit flush to the surface.
Then there were four legs that held it up. Couldn't tell how the legs were attached to the base though.
Something like that might be easy to fabricate.
Joe
I've found a number of variations of both Class 66 and Class 15 bobbins. From different thicknesses, both classes, to different curvatures of the sides on the 66s, to sides that should be straight but have a step down, class 15 plastic bobbins.
It's best to buy from a reputable source.
Cases;
I've been getting cases from my local sewing machine shop. He usually charges 20 bucks for them. Other than that I don't know of a source.
I've also been contemplating building my own. I have enough I could use for patterns.
Sewing Machine Base:
Saw a picture of a sewing machine mounted on a slab of wood. It looked as if it was cut out just so the machine would fit flush to the surface.
Then there were four legs that held it up. Couldn't tell how the legs were attached to the base though.
Something like that might be easy to fabricate.
Joe
02-26-2012, 08:53 AM
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Go to htp://treadleon.net Then scroll down to wood shop and they have plans for these machines.
02-26-2012, 10:44 AM
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I would have no problem doing that, but we are talking a 4 hour trip, which I'd do in a heart beat, but this week is just booked solid for me! I don't want to buy the machine, and not be able to get it. Besides, the fact that I don't trust anyone to try to haul it! I don't want the machine nor cabinet damaged and most people have no clue how to haul something like that treadle. They say they will deliver, but I am just too anal to take that chance - I want to pick it up myself or at least know who ever picks it up knows its worth!
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I agree with pay with credit card over the phone. I do hope you are headed to Oakland today!
It's a beautiful machine!! The chrysanthemum decals reminds me of the Japanese love for chrysanthemums, used in art work, fabrics, and festival. That may be a clue as to why a "clone 15". Germans may have been intrigued with the Japanese use of chrysanthemums. I like to speculate a lot, makes for interesting stories!!!
02-26-2012, 02:17 PM
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02-26-2012, 03:37 PM
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Here is a cool blog https://mail.google.com/mail/?shva=1...5bbf5028589d1b - info about painting a machine.
02-26-2012, 04:28 PM
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I actually got out the Kenmore model 84 last night and did a bit of stitching! I love that machine! 
02-26-2012, 06:44 PM
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Here is a cool blog https://mail.google.com/mail/?shva=1...5bbf5028589d1b - info about painting a machine.
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