Question for those of you with antique sewing machines
04-17-2010, 04:30 PM
#41
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If you want to drool over a machine, take a look at this one. I was intrigued with the talk of hand cranked and found it on Ebay. I am not buying it, but wow, it is a work of art.
http://cgi.ebay.com/GERMAN-HAND-CRAN...86995333910798
I have never seen anything so beautiful.
http://cgi.ebay.com/GERMAN-HAND-CRAN...86995333910798
I have never seen anything so beautiful.
04-17-2010, 05:36 PM
#43
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reading about thread jams in 221s. just teach yourself to
NEVER turn the wheel backward, just towards you. hold the tails when you start sewing. It's the sound of the vintage
machines that I like. soothing,a well-tuned machine at work.
my Bernina (that I really love) is now used only for zig-zag, etc. I do miss the neeedle-down and knee-lifter. I have a 1947 model 201. just clean them, oil them. you can take care of almost any repair yourself (because there aren't many).if you ever see one, get it, you won't be sorry. they can be had for $50-200.
NEVER turn the wheel backward, just towards you. hold the tails when you start sewing. It's the sound of the vintage
machines that I like. soothing,a well-tuned machine at work.
my Bernina (that I really love) is now used only for zig-zag, etc. I do miss the neeedle-down and knee-lifter. I have a 1947 model 201. just clean them, oil them. you can take care of almost any repair yourself (because there aren't many).if you ever see one, get it, you won't be sorry. they can be had for $50-200.
04-17-2010, 05:49 PM
#44
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Originally Posted by collector49
I have numerous "old" Singer machines. I sew on a 1947 Singer 201K handcrank, and have two 201K aluminum handcranks to take to classes. I also have numerous other handcranks and a few electric. They are addictive. You can't beat their precise stitches, they're beautiful to look at, sound wonderful while stitching. When my grandchildren come to visit, they love to sew on my machine. And they are easy to maintain.
What's the draw? Everything about them.
Barb
What's the draw? Everything about them.
Barb
04-17-2010, 06:18 PM
#47
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Originally Posted by Katia
If you want to drool over a machine, take a look at this one. I was intrigued with the talk of hand cranked and found it on Ebay. I am not buying it, but wow, it is a work of art.
I have never seen anything so beautiful.
I have never seen anything so beautiful.
Billy
04-17-2010, 06:46 PM
#48
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I learned to sew on a Singer Treadle 48 yrs. ago, my mom's. I bought one from a neighbor 25 yrs ago. It is a Singer Red Oak with 6 drawers and I love it. It sews better than any of my other three newer machines. I have several antiques but his is by far my most prized. It sews beautifully and straight and probably never wear out, it is so well made, all metal parts. I am able to get parts from ebay and other websites.
04-17-2010, 07:11 PM
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Originally Posted by dungeonquilts
I have enjoyed reading what everyone has to say about Antique sewing machines. I am cleaning out an Estate that has a very old singer in a case, none of the family members want it. Will have to do some research on the machine and post (with picture) if someone is interested in having.
04-17-2010, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Aurora
I had purchased a new Singer and hated it. Then purchased a 301A, attached the seam guide to it and VIOLA! I am in perfect seam heaven. Just finished my first quilt top while I was on a retreat. All my seams were perfect (okay, one was off a little), but every quilt needs at least one imperfection. We were making them for Hospice. Here is a photo of it that my Extension Agent took with her phone. I am somewhat proud, but it had to go to its new forever home. This photo was taken before I addded the border which was the dark color.
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