J Carol

she is dirty but will clean up!!!

cabbagepatchkid

Here is the link for the Vintage Sewing Machine Shop:

http://www.quiltingboard.com/virtual...jsp?vsnum=1013

You will find tons of info in there. If you want to find it, by yourself, just go to the Home page of Quilt Board and scroll down close to the bottom of the page and you will see the section down there.

The only problem that I can see, if you buy this machine, is that you will be doomed to start collecting these old machines until you start running out of room in your house. You will be looking for new and unique way's to hide (I mean display) your machines....such as the bathroom :shock: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

You will find yourself scouring Craigslist for great deals. Once you realize how many beautiful decal patterns there are, you will want one of each :roll: .

Then you will hear others talk about how one model is good for sewing a straight stitch, yet another model is perfect for free motion quilting, etc, so you will find yourself desiring at least one of each model.....hahahaha!!

Honestly, these antique machines can be fixed up very easily. The parts are easily found, especially for the old Singer machines. There are lots of tutorials, on the internet, showing how to do it. You could also get rid of the motor and put this machine into a treadle cabinet. There are also lots sites out in 'cyberspace' dedicated to people who use treadle sewing machines. I hope you decide to get it!! :thumbup:

This video will show you how to wind the bobbin:
http://www.youtube.com/user/TreadleL.../8/GOu4-CG8RMU

This video will show you how to thread the shuttle:
http://www.youtube.com/user/TreadleL.../7/TFQ6fTVnkT0

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9tkZ...eature=related

Even if yours isn't being used as a treadle the instructions for the bobbin and shuttle will still be the same.

Joset

i would grab it for that price and fix it up and polish it i bet it would be a beauty.

Quilt-Till-U-Wilt

I'd rather have a featherweight but then you're talking a lot more money.

QuiltMom2

They just don't make machines like they used to!!

Minnesota newbie

she is worth 35 go to vintage machine shop ob board here and billy has a great tut on how to clean. Very easy to do Good Luck

jaciqltznok

it really should not cost that...and there is NOTHING mechanical about this machine..if the motor is working, she is probably just gummed up by dried on oil/grease....you could easily clean her up yourself first and then if she still not working properly you can take her in. Sometimes if the motor is not mounted just right, it can keep it from running properly. Did you check the bobbin winder it might be engaged..so many SIMPLE things...and these machines are just that..SIMPLE!

Here is a link that was posted on my topic about my two new girls. My treadle looks just like your machine!
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-148340-1.htm

go to page 4 and look for the posting by MUV! Watch her youtube videos on cleaning..amazing!

grannyp70

Yes I would have bought her, she just needs some tlc, a good cleaning and she will look almost new again.

Quiltbeagle

I had a 100 yr old Singer with the Sphinx decals (treadle) and it was in much better condition. I would see how much purchase plus repair will cost since you may be able to find the same model, in better shape, and in working order for the same price.

Gayle

If you really like it, buy it, otherwise you will be kicking yourself later