KenmoreGal2

My avatar was my Mom's machine also. I use it almost every day and treasure it.

carolynjo

We just got rid of my mom's treadle machine that my dad traded a rifle for in 1917. I learned to sew on this machine. A lady desperately wanted it because of memories of her own mother sewing on one. I feel it has come full circle now.

bkay

For years, my dad wanted to retrieve a single shot 22 rifle that was his first gun. My Mom's brother in law had bought it long ago and wanted to keep it. After both he and my Aunt died, my cousin gave the gun to my mom. After she got Alzheimer's disease, she gave it to me. My dad was long dead by that time, but I wouldn't trade that gun for anything. It was made in 1907 or something like that. It was used when he got it. I imagine he shot many a rabbit with it, given he grew up on a farm.

bkay

sewbizgirl

What a sweet story... so happy you have the machine.

Mickey2

I'm still hoping for pictures

Sewnoma

That's really cool! I just recently got my grandmother's machines, including the one that I learned how to sew on! Just the sound of it brings back a lot of happy memories. I hope you enjoy sewing on your new/old friend!

zozee

What a sweet story and I love that it was allocated on your birth date. Are you going to name her Violet? �� I'm really glad your stepdad wouldn't take money for it. That's a start to mending your relationship.

Since you grew up with that machine, you know it's power. The speed is incredible! Makes for fast piecing But I love how it foes free motion and has all that harp space. Plus there's nothing like sitting at a machine that's rich in history and memories. You'll find it easy to clean, but there are small parts so do put them on a magnet inside a small box so you don't lose them. I didn't do that the first time I cleaned it--and lost a screw right down the heating vent! Cover your vent if your machine is over one while you mess with tiny parts.

bkay

Here are the photos. The machine is still in the garage, so the light is not very good. The cabinet is a #65. It never had a stool, but I have a stool from a 201 I purchased.

(I've not managed to figure out how to mix text and photos, so all the photos are at the bottom.)

The buttonhole attachment is missing a cam. I had it in my sewing box. I also have a couple of 15-91 bobbins in there as well. I haven't gone through the drawers yet, but I bet the manual for the zig-zag attachment is in there somewhere.

Does that look like mold on the right, under the plug?

Thanks for your kind words.

bkay

CatD

Such a sweet story! Love this.