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    Old 07-26-2010, 11:20 AM
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    Just saw one in Shipshewana being used.
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    Old 07-26-2010, 11:23 AM
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    What? Don't tell me the Amish use sewing machines made in China!!! Was it at least treadle powered?

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    Just saw one in Shipshewana being used.
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    Old 07-26-2010, 11:23 AM
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    What a score, I hope. I would have bought it also. I have never seen anything like it. I hope it sews well also.

    Seeeeewwww Pretty! :-D :-D :-D :-D
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    Old 07-26-2010, 11:35 AM
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    Originally Posted by dunster
    Wow, interesting site. Lots of manuals there. Thank you!

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    There is a little info at the bottom of the page on this link:

    http://pages.sewing-machine-manuals....1340019/1.html
    You're welcome! I neglected to say I would have bought it too...I love butterflies and she's gorgeous!
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    Old 07-26-2010, 11:54 AM
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    Beautiful machine. I would have bought it too even if it ends up just being out for display. Good luck with finding info about it.
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    Old 07-26-2010, 11:57 AM
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    Congrats!!!
    She is BEAUTIFUL!!!

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    Old 07-26-2010, 12:06 PM
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    I tried to look it up and from what I found they've been around since 1919 and they are still making them and they still look the same. It is a beauty though and from the looks of the case your's is an old one. I found a picture of a brand new treadle one.
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    Old 07-26-2010, 12:17 PM
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    I found references to the "New Butterfly" and to the JA2-1 and JA2-2 sewing machines. I also found some machines with pretty weird names - BEEBUTTERFLY, SUPERFLY, etc. I know these are Singer 15 clones, not sure of the quality of the machine, but it is sturdy (weighs a ton) and pretty and so I will clean it up and see if it works. But I have several other machines to work on first...

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    I tried to look it up and from what I found they've been around since 1919 and they are still making them and they still look the same. It is a beauty though and from the looks of the case your's is an old one. I found a picture of a brand new treadle one.
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    Old 07-26-2010, 12:30 PM
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    Just make sure if it's coming from China now that it's not lead making it so heavy. JUST KIDDING, lead would be too soft.
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    Old 07-26-2010, 12:42 PM
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    They are both gorgeous!!! The singer has a faceplate with the same pattern as one of my featherweights. Sheila
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