what was the first sewing machine you ever used
10-31-2010, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by dellareya
I also learned how to sew on my mothers Featherweight machine. Somehow I broke the bobbin case. I remember how angry my mother was. She actually got rid of the machine because she told me it couldn't be fixed. I've lived with guilt for 50 years. I recently asked her about it. She said she didn't have the time to sew anyhow and wanted to "teach me a lesson about being careful". Ouch.
10-31-2010, 09:38 AM
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I also learned on my mom's Singer 401, boy did I love that machine! I was so sad when she traded it in, but now I have my own!
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10-31-2010, 09:52 AM
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I learned to sew on my grandmother's White treadle machine. Then when I was about 23 she GAVE IT AWAY to Mrs. Retzloff who cleaned house for her. My mother and I went to Mrs. Retzloff and begged her to let us have it. Even offered her up to $300 (this in the early 70s). She refused.
Several years ago I found a machine very similar but not a White and bought it!
When my son was born in 1974 I bought an Elna SU. It is has been a great machine. I love it so much that when I found one just like it I grabbed it up so fast. It lives at my friend's house in CA so I can use it when I am there. When I go to retreats I take them both, in case I need a spare! Even loaned it to another friend at retreat when she left the power cord at home! Had the first one rebuilt when the cam shaft gave out. Guess I am just stuck in a rut! Sherrie in NM.
Several years ago I found a machine very similar but not a White and bought it!
When my son was born in 1974 I bought an Elna SU. It is has been a great machine. I love it so much that when I found one just like it I grabbed it up so fast. It lives at my friend's house in CA so I can use it when I am there. When I go to retreats I take them both, in case I need a spare! Even loaned it to another friend at retreat when she left the power cord at home! Had the first one rebuilt when the cam shaft gave out. Guess I am just stuck in a rut! Sherrie in NM.
10-31-2010, 10:47 AM
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My mother sent me to a Singer sewing class when I was ten. It cost her $1 per lesson, ten lessons. I have no memory of what model singer it was. When I was thirteen, my Dad bought me my first machine...a Chattauqua, with a shuttle bobbin. I have never run into another person who had owned or heard of this machine. In between my Singer classes and getting this machine, I hand sewed garments. Oh, how I love my Viking Fresia 415!!
10-31-2010, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by quilting.addict
My mother sent me to a Singer sewing class when I was ten. It cost her $1 per lesson, ten lessons. I have no memory of what model singer it was. When I was thirteen, my Dad bought me my first machine...a Chattauqua, with a shuttle bobbin. I have never run into another person who had owned or heard of this machine. In between my Singer classes and getting this machine, I hand sewed garments. Oh, how I love my Viking Fresia 415!!
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