Found my Willcox & Gibbs!!!!
02-27-2011, 09:31 PM
#112
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Never seen one like this. Can I ask a silly question? Are you a collector or do you use them to quilt?
I can see that the way they are made might make it easier to quilt with.
Carol from NC
I can see that the way they are made might make it easier to quilt with.
Carol from NC
02-27-2011, 09:31 PM
#113
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Never seen one like this. Can I ask a silly question? Are you a collector or do you use them to quilt?
I can see that the way they are made might make it easier to quilt with.
Carol from NC
I can see that the way they are made might make it easier to quilt with.
Carol from NC
02-27-2011, 09:35 PM
#115
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I have a Wilcox-Gibbs also. Looks pretty much the same. I have sewn with it, it does a chain stitch only. Mine works well, how about more pictures of your cabinet? I got mine for my 50th birthday, won't tell how many years ago that was. ha
02-28-2011, 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by heyjami
Hmmm, it came with it's original manual and there is nothing in there about sewing hats. What lead you to believe that it was a hat sewing machine? Maybe you know something I need to learn! ;-)
Please share....
Please share....
Originally Posted by JANW
So pretty, but this is a hat sewing machine, do you plan to use it or add to a collection?
02-28-2011, 07:20 AM
#119
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Born in 1898 according to the sewsalot site.
The manual contains full instructions on using it to sew everything like a normal straight stitch - even decorative stitches! The underside reveals the chain stitch. There are a few attachments and I have a box that I had waiting for it.
I will try to use it as the manual suggests. :-) I too have my favorite everyday machines so we'll see what happens after I take it for a run. I have another chain stitcher (Singer model 24) and I hardly use it - I like to look at it and admire it, but it hasn't been used much. Well, to be fair, it could be that the belt broke and I haven't put the new belt on it yet. I have some chicken appliques that need decorative stitching added to the outlines.
The manual contains full instructions on using it to sew everything like a normal straight stitch - even decorative stitches! The underside reveals the chain stitch. There are a few attachments and I have a box that I had waiting for it.
I will try to use it as the manual suggests. :-) I too have my favorite everyday machines so we'll see what happens after I take it for a run. I have another chain stitcher (Singer model 24) and I hardly use it - I like to look at it and admire it, but it hasn't been used much. Well, to be fair, it could be that the belt broke and I haven't put the new belt on it yet. I have some chicken appliques that need decorative stitching added to the outlines.
Originally Posted by katigirl
Whoa. That sure is a unique and interesting one. How old is it?
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