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#551
Has anyone seen replacement handles for the cases. Mine the leather is all worn off and it is wrapped with electrical tape. I would like to replace it. Maybe just take the handle to the cobbler and see if it can just be recovered.
Also, has anyone taken out the liner and replaced it to get rid of the mildew smell. I know it is caused by the old glue.
Also, has anyone taken out the liner and replaced it to get rid of the mildew smell. I know it is caused by the old glue.
#552
I just acquired another Featherweight and she is a beauty. I found her on Craigslist. The guy was asking only 180.00 so I took that much in, but when I got there I got brave and asked if that was the least he would take. He said 150.00 so I jumped on it. It is complete with the case but no extras. We met in a parking lot, so there was no way to test it, but it turned out to work quite well. It sounded sort of clunky at first but after a cleaning and oiling it works great. It is a Centennial Edition, 1951 birth.
So now I have three, a two tone green repaint and a black one, and now the newest youngster. The first two are 1936 and 37, I think. I do think they are like potato chips, just an not have one. My husband is so funny. He actually watches for them on CL and other places. When I found the last one I told him that I really didn't need another but he insisted I call the guy. He seems to appreciate the craftsmanship and the simplicity. I love that I can work on them pretty much all by myself.
Plus most of all, they are just so dang cute!
So now I have three, a two tone green repaint and a black one, and now the newest youngster. The first two are 1936 and 37, I think. I do think they are like potato chips, just an not have one. My husband is so funny. He actually watches for them on CL and other places. When I found the last one I told him that I really didn't need another but he insisted I call the guy. He seems to appreciate the craftsmanship and the simplicity. I love that I can work on them pretty much all by myself.
Plus most of all, they are just so dang cute!
#553
Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Illinois
Posts: 75
Originally Posted by lovelyl
Originally Posted by GreatStarter
I have that stupid red belt too. She runs great with it, but the belt color irritates me....LOL Silly I know.
Your new fw is now beautiful!!!!
Kat (east of you)
Your new fw is now beautiful!!!!
Kat (east of you)
#554
to judymay -- re: the red felt disc ---the FW i got from a sewing machine repair man has a new one on it. you might go to a sewing machine repair shop to find one, or a singer store if there is one near you.
#555
Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Illinois
Posts: 75
Originally Posted by judyjudyjudy
to judymay -- re: the red felt disc ---the FW i got from a sewing machine repair man has a new one on it. you might go to a sewing machine repair shop to find one, or a singer store if there is one near you.
#556
Originally Posted by judymay
Originally Posted by lovelyl
Originally Posted by GreatStarter
I have that stupid red belt too. She runs great with it, but the belt color irritates me....LOL Silly I know.
Your new fw is now beautiful!!!!
Kat (east of you)
Your new fw is now beautiful!!!!
Kat (east of you)
www.sewingmachineparts.net
Very reputable, willing to talk to you on the phone also.
:thumbup:
#557
Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Illinois
Posts: 75
Originally Posted by lovelyl
Originally Posted by judymay
Originally Posted by lovelyl
Originally Posted by GreatStarter
I have that stupid red belt too. She runs great with it, but the belt color irritates me....LOL Silly I know.
Your new fw is now beautiful!!!!
Kat (east of you)
Your new fw is now beautiful!!!!
Kat (east of you)
www.sewingmachineparts.net
Very reputable, willing to talk to you on the phone also.
:thumbup:
Judy
#558
Super Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Massachusetts, USA
Posts: 1,775
Originally Posted by lovelyl
Originally Posted by judymay
Originally Posted by lovelyl
Originally Posted by GreatStarter
I have that stupid red belt too. She runs great with it, but the belt color irritates me....LOL Silly I know.
Your new fw is now beautiful!!!!
Kat (east of you)
Your new fw is now beautiful!!!!
Kat (east of you)
www.sewingmachineparts.net
Very reputable, willing to talk to you on the phone also.
:thumbup:
#560
I just got back fron a quilt show. They had an extension bed for the featherweight. Check out their website www.sewverysmooth.com. I just ordered the tray and the guide. I hadn't seen the "bed" before.
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