Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
10-16-2014, 01:55 PM
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ok, guilty.....
I just received my new Singer Stitching instrument!
But you say it is not Victorian? - True, but I already have the original style A4(left handed even) and this is an A11 (2nd and final style)
But you say is is not even a sewing machine? True, but is is made by Singer and it is cool, I have the other one, and I can use it.....
But you say they are expensive? True but I "made offer" at $50 expecting a long haggling session, they accepted!
So you see it's not my fault....
Never is....
I just received my new Singer Stitching instrument!
But you say it is not Victorian? - True, but I already have the original style A4(left handed even) and this is an A11 (2nd and final style)
But you say is is not even a sewing machine? True, but is is made by Singer and it is cool, I have the other one, and I can use it.....
But you say they are expensive? True but I "made offer" at $50 expecting a long haggling session, they accepted!
So you see it's not my fault....
Never is....Hi Steve,
Next you'll be looking for the Civil War Surgeon's kit. The horror......but still sewing of a sort.
Jon
10-16-2014, 02:13 PM
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if you find one made by a sewing machine manufacturer, you betcha I would!!!
The cool thing about this one is that it came with a small compartment with a few of the really rare tiny "eye surgery" and "plastic surgery" needles.
The cool thing about this one is that it came with a small compartment with a few of the really rare tiny "eye surgery" and "plastic surgery" needles.
10-16-2014, 06:08 PM
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Believe me, I ain't gonna look for no "sawing machines". What does your Singer use for thread? I had stitches once and believe it was some type of wire which I suppose was somehow kept sterile.
10-17-2014, 08:40 AM
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10-23-2014, 05:37 AM
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Here are a few pictures from my trip. Picked up the Kenmore (really ugly machine IMHO) in a cabinet with a sewing chair, and a buttonholer for $30. The man said it was sitting around for a long time and I know why! :mrgreen: Model #117.580 Serial#18880
Another Kenmore M#117.552 S#384593-Both of these machines are in the same kind of cabinet. When I called Kenmore, I was told they were at least 20 years old as there were no records for them.
And then the Free machine.
Minnesota machine-I really like this one.
Lauren
Another Kenmore M#117.552 S#384593-Both of these machines are in the same kind of cabinet. When I called Kenmore, I was told they were at least 20 years old as there were no records for them.
And then the Free machine.
Minnesota machine-I really like this one.
Lauren
Ugly
Free
Notice says Chicago
Free
Notice says Chicago
10-23-2014, 05:46 AM
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Ugly is in the eye of the beholder. I like that style of machine.
No pictures but the Kenmore was made by White. Any buttonholers made to fit the old White Rotaries will work. They use a top clamp style foot. With most buttonholers for White made machines you need to take the top clamp completely off the presser bar then install the buttonholer.
I hope this helps,
Rodney
No pictures but the Kenmore was made by White. Any buttonholers made to fit the old White Rotaries will work. They use a top clamp style foot. With most buttonholers for White made machines you need to take the top clamp completely off the presser bar then install the buttonholer.
I hope this helps,
Rodney
10-23-2014, 05:49 AM
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Here's an Ebay listing for one.
No affiliation with the seller.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/KENMORE-Vint...item4d25ef205b
Rodney
No affiliation with the seller.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/KENMORE-Vint...item4d25ef205b
Rodney
10-23-2014, 09:49 AM
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interesting article on Victorian mourning fashion and customs..
The discussion about the textile changed due to the industrial revolution are cool
http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/21/world/...ion/index.html
The discussion about the textile changed due to the industrial revolution are cool
http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/21/world/...ion/index.html
10-23-2014, 04:58 PM
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I love that Kenmore. You dissed my brand. I'm sad now.
10-24-2014, 07:44 AM
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I finally thought to take a pic of my Lotus handcrank. Been a busy couple of weeks in sewing machine collector world.
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