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#51
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Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 294
Originally Posted by athomenow
I'm rather new to quilting although I have sewn at the beginner to intermediate level for the kids and grandkids. I have two machines but I need to know what the attraction is for the really old machines. Everyone seems so excited when they get these machines and I just have to know why?? What is it they do that others (newer ones) won't? Thanks for indulging me.
One was from her top-of-the-line Pfaff and the other was from her pre-1900 Singer. One line of stitching was noticeably straighter than the other. She explained that no machine that has a needle made to move side to side can stitch as straight as the old straight stitch machines.
Ever since then, I have toyed with the idea of getting a vintage machine. Haven't done it yet because I do the vast majority of my sewing (and all my quilting) by hand. But every now and then I cast an eye to the machine age side... <G>
#52
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Sacramento area of Calif
Posts: 147
I can do my own tune-ups on the mechanical machines, and virtually any other repair, other than the time the shank was bent. The computerized machine is more tempermental, think re-booting your computer. The computerized has greater design capability and that's about it - for MUCH more money.
#53
Originally Posted by mpeters1200
I have 2 and hope to be acquiring the 3rd and final one for my collection. I prefer vintage machines for 2 reasons....
sorry to write a book.
sorry to write a book.
#54
I sew exclusively with a 1940 cast iron Singer while 3 (much) newer machines sit on a shelf gathering dust. The old machine does nothing stupid that I have to work on, even if I sew for days on end, and the other machines do. I hate fixing stuff....especially figuring out what needs fixing. I'd just rather sew.....
#55
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: WI
Posts: 706
My husband and I restore those old beauties. There is much to like. Stitch quality, depenability, durability, great speed control, and on and on. What's to like about them- when they are properly restored they are wonderful tools as well as toys. They are worth the investment.
#56
Super Member
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: NW Wa
Posts: 1,549
Lori S I do not agree.... 5 of my machines have sapce age plastic and one is 30 yrs old and will purr many more years... and the othere 3never need oiled and none have ever been to the shop and I sew more than a half dozen other people put tog and all is fine.
I do love my Featherweight and the old Singer treddle that work just great too. Oh and the Old Singer in the wood doam case....
I do love my Featherweight and the old Singer treddle that work just great too. Oh and the Old Singer in the wood doam case....
#57
I thought I had to have one, so I bought one. The trouble is the manual I downloaded online does not have the best quality pics. I'm having trouble putting it back together after taking it apart to clean it. Maybe someday I will figure it out.
#58
Originally Posted by Joyce R
I thought I had to have one, so I bought one. The trouble is the manual I downloaded online does not have the best quality pics. I'm having trouble putting it back together after taking it apart to clean it. Maybe someday I will figure it out.
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