Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
03-25-2011, 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Deara
Bubba looks like a workhorse.
Most Bubbas are.
Love your set-up.
Happy Treadling...............
Here's our son Bubba. :thumbup:
Blessings,
Sandi
Most Bubbas are.
Love your set-up.
Happy Treadling...............
Here's our son Bubba. :thumbup:
Blessings,
Sandi
03-25-2011, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by luce321
Billy, I am so happy you started the shop. I have enjoyed this evening so much. I have learned so much about all types of machines today. After reading all the posts, now I want a treadle too. Have not used one since I was a teenager. Taking this opportunity to thank all who post such good info and ideas.
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03-25-2011, 06:18 PM
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Originally Posted by irishrose
10 minutes later - the pictures arrived. It has the tension on the top, which is a minus to me, but the cabinet and machine look to be in good condition, though I wonder why the top isn't down in the pics. Internet: Leader machines were made by the A G Mason company from 1870-1899. Interesting - worth a roadtrip? I haven't heard from the third one, but a $25 machine may be too much of a project for me. How does the top tension thread?
03-25-2011, 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by cedarvalleyquilts
Bo Jangles...you have a good eye! DH loves Red Eyes, so that's the majority of our collection. And there are a few Victorian and 1 Lotus treadle. (my auction find so it's my baby!). Will try to get more pics posted. They all sew beautifully (DH gets them back into working condition)..my 17-YO son has claimed one of my Victorian handcranks as his (he quilts too!). Definitely is fun when the whole family can do something together.
Nancy
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03-25-2011, 06:22 PM
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Originally Posted by olebat
Here is a sorry sight.
http://columbia.craigslist.org/atq/2273779022.html
http://columbia.craigslist.org/atq/2273779022.html
The poor machine is in such poor condition. :cry: :cry:
03-25-2011, 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by irishrose
Does anyone know anything about the Leader machine made by A G Mason Co? The seller thinks its a 1930s Singer. A G Mason was only in business from 1870 to 1899 and this is definitely theirs. I posted pictures on page 857.
It's a pretty day for a roadtrip, but I'd like some input before I decide. It's $85. The cabinet is not as good as this picture in larger pics, but it's not bad.
It's a pretty day for a roadtrip, but I'd like some input before I decide. It's $85. The cabinet is not as good as this picture in larger pics, but it's not bad.
03-25-2011, 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by ssgramma
OK, take it all apart, put back together, everthing is fine now. So, it appears the stop clamp washer was backwards. I'm sure I put it in the way it came out when the new handwheel arrived and it did sew fine until breaking the needle.
Now it's on with the FMQ and trying to work out the tension, speed and turning issues so I can get past the rat's nests on the back. Some good but a lot of ripping!
Now it's on with the FMQ and trying to work out the tension, speed and turning issues so I can get past the rat's nests on the back. Some good but a lot of ripping!
03-25-2011, 06:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Happy Treadler
I'm SEW stoked. I spent the night assembling my 31-15 treadle, in anticipation of using the larger workspace for fm quilting my now basted bargello, and the larger queen-size quilt for DD. I was missing a bracket, so I 'improvised' with two spring-loaded curtain rods that hold up the two extended leafs. I can't believe the extra workspace I got, and I'm anxious to give it a spin. I did a tryout of fm, and that's the last picture of the set: http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...03630418ObsSzP It's not perfect, but it is functional AND original. I named my machine Bubba. :)
03-25-2011, 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by purplefiend
Originally Posted by ssgramma
OK, take it all apart, put back together, everthing is fine now. So, it appears the stop clamp washer was backwards. I'm sure I put it in the way it came out when the new handwheel arrived and it did sew fine until breaking the needle.
Now it's on with the FMQ and trying to work out the tension, speed and turning issues so I can get past the rat's nests on the back. Some good but a lot of ripping!
Now it's on with the FMQ and trying to work out the tension, speed and turning issues so I can get past the rat's nests on the back. Some good but a lot of ripping!
03-25-2011, 06:42 PM
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Thank you, Miz Johnny, that makes me feel better. I really know nothing and do want to bring home a machine capable of sewing.
I'm looking at the Leader tomorrow at 1:00. I have to go in with the mindset that it may be 120-130 years old. I can't expect the cabinet to look new, just repairable. Today she knows it's not a Singer and it's made by the A G Mason company, but she says it's a 1928. The company ceased production in 1899. She does have the manual and some attachments.
BTW, my 301 will FMQ wonderfully as soon as the operator becomes comfortable with sewing in more than one direction.
I'm looking at the Leader tomorrow at 1:00. I have to go in with the mindset that it may be 120-130 years old. I can't expect the cabinet to look new, just repairable. Today she knows it's not a Singer and it's made by the A G Mason company, but she says it's a 1928. The company ceased production in 1899. She does have the manual and some attachments.
BTW, my 301 will FMQ wonderfully as soon as the operator becomes comfortable with sewing in more than one direction.
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