Older sewing machines
10-22-2008, 08:00 AM
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10-22-2008, 08:41 AM
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I have a somewhat old Singer (late 70's..and yes that is 30 years ago!!) It really has taken a beating as I learned on it. My LQS provides Pfaffs for classes, Oh man they're nice, but way in my future!! I piece and stitch in the ditch with the old singer, I wouldn't even attempt anything else. I hope to one day have a machine in addition to it that I can try a little free motion on and which has a few bells and whistles....if wishes were horses....
10-22-2008, 01:00 PM
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Janeen: Thank you...just went to that site and found a white that is maybe a half century newer than the White I have. I think I'll contact these people and see if I sent them the serial number if they could help me.???? Can't hurt to try. Thanks for the site.
10-23-2008, 03:50 AM
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Ruth,
I mostly use old Singer sewing machines - piecing on a Singer 301 or Singer 221. I also love using my 1967 Kenmore. The stitch quality is unbelieveable on these oldies and I love the fact that they sit right where you place them. A while back had the opportunity to try and help fellow sewer by trouble shooting a machine for her - seems like I spent most of the time chasing the machine all over the table.... I do have a computerized New Home machine have had it to the sewing machine hospital several times because after sewing for about 15 minutes it starts to squeal and the tension goes all funny. Give me the old metal Singers and Kenmores any day. They are wonderful - a bit of oil and a little grease here and there and they run forever.
Sue in PA
I mostly use old Singer sewing machines - piecing on a Singer 301 or Singer 221. I also love using my 1967 Kenmore. The stitch quality is unbelieveable on these oldies and I love the fact that they sit right where you place them. A while back had the opportunity to try and help fellow sewer by trouble shooting a machine for her - seems like I spent most of the time chasing the machine all over the table.... I do have a computerized New Home machine have had it to the sewing machine hospital several times because after sewing for about 15 minutes it starts to squeal and the tension goes all funny. Give me the old metal Singers and Kenmores any day. They are wonderful - a bit of oil and a little grease here and there and they run forever.
Sue in PA
11-02-2008, 09:16 PM
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Country Quilter, What are you doing to "train" your old Singer for free motion?? I have a 1948 model that I am wanting to use for free motion because there is so much more space, but I am having issues with control.
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