Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
03-20-2011, 04:49 AM
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Thumb of Michigan
Posts: 2,250
Originally Posted by irishrose
I came home without the little New Home Ruby. She just didn't say 'take me home'. I have no idea which Singer my grandmother's last treadle was, but I think that's what I'm looking for. Anyone want a cute little machine in Middleville, MI - SE of Grand Rapids? I'm glad my 300 mile trip was for a family wedding, not just to see the machine.
I'm going to put my garage saling granddaughters on it this Summer.
BTW, she did treadle very quietly.
I'm going to put my garage saling granddaughters on it this Summer.
BTW, she did treadle very quietly.
03-20-2011, 04:49 AM
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Thumb of Michigan
Posts: 2,250
sorry!
03-20-2011, 04:49 AM
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Thumb of Michigan
Posts: 2,250
again!!?
03-20-2011, 05:27 AM
Super Member
Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Thumb of Michigan
Posts: 2,250
[quote=Nanamoms]Ok, I have a question...I have access to my mother's Kenmore which I learned to sew on. I started sewing at age 12 and that was hmmmmm, let's see, 48 years ago. It is mounted in a cabinet and has the knee lever for sewing. I had it at my house for a long time, then due to space limits, I took her back to my sister's (who swears Mama gave it to her...but she did NOT!) Anyway, my sister doesn't have a clue...it's sitting in her garage. So my question is...should I get her back and research her. Is she old enough to be considered an antique? If I remember correctly, she is a gray color. it sounds like your home would be a good place for the machine to live. that said, NOTHING is worth causing a family riff. ive seen a couple of very nice families "go to war" over "stuff". if sis is adamant that it is hers, move on. maybe she will see the light when she sees your other machines and how you care fore/use them. just my 2 cents.
03-20-2011, 05:31 AM
Super Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Rescue, California
Posts: 4,585
Originally Posted by Ohio Star Quilter
A couple days ago I said I would post pictures of the Necchi BU Mira and cabinet that I got off of Freecycle. It came with all the attachments, manual, Wonder wheel and cams. The cords were all rotted and the handwheel wouldn't move by hand at all. The spring on the slide plate was broken and the bobbin winder housing was broken in two. I found replacements on Ebay and Bonanza.
Judy
Judy
Nancy
03-20-2011, 05:37 AM
Super Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Rescue, California
Posts: 4,585
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Sharon, Have you found that the non Singer treadle irons are quieter?
I have noticed that with my Davis treadle it seems quieter than the Singer treadles.
I have noticed that with my Davis treadle it seems quieter than the Singer treadles.
My Free is a dream to treadle - so quiet and so smooth and easy! My Singer 15-88 is the same way, really smooth - really soft and quiet -- I can't tell the different between the two when sewing with them!
Nancy
03-20-2011, 05:40 AM
Super Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Rescue, California
Posts: 4,585
Originally Posted by Lostn51
It is a "Black Cherry" (base coat Black and a Red Pearl mid coat). Billy
Nancy
03-20-2011, 05:45 AM
Super Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Somewhere North
Posts: 6,180
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by Lostn51
It is a "Black Cherry" (base coat Black and a Red Pearl mid coat). Billy
Nancy
03-20-2011, 05:57 AM
Super Member
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Rescue, California
Posts: 4,585
Originally Posted by kwendt
I have a problem - I have a White 1505. I know it's not a vintage, but wonder if you could help me. I have the corner of the quilt I am putting the binding on, and my needle is stuck half way down. I can not get it to go up or down so the quilt corner is stuck under the needle. How do I get the needle to move so I can get the quilt out??
I have loosened the needle, the foot, taken the bobbin out. But still have the problem. Do I have to cut off the corner of the quilt to get it out????? Thanks for any info you can give me. KK
It also squeals when I sew - is there a belt inside that needs to be replaced??
I have loosened the needle, the foot, taken the bobbin out. But still have the problem. Do I have to cut off the corner of the quilt to get it out????? Thanks for any info you can give me. KK
It also squeals when I sew - is there a belt inside that needs to be replaced??
Nancy
03-20-2011, 07:00 AM
Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Ohio
Posts: 92
Nancy,
Thank you. As far as the rewiring I don't have a DH to do it and didn't feel like paying someone big money to do it. I just took digital pictures, drew diagrams and made notes. It took me longer to do it but the satisfaction that I could do it is worth it.
Judy
Judy, your Necchi looks brand new! Wow, you are really brave to do the rewiring yourself - I bet she just purrs!
Nancy
Thank you. As far as the rewiring I don't have a DH to do it and didn't feel like paying someone big money to do it. I just took digital pictures, drew diagrams and made notes. It took me longer to do it but the satisfaction that I could do it is worth it.
Judy
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by Ohio Star Quilter
A couple days ago I said I would post pictures of the Necchi BU Mira and cabinet that I got off of Freecycle. It came with all the attachments, manual, Wonder wheel and cams. The cords were all rotted and the handwheel wouldn't move by hand at all. The spring on the slide plate was broken and the bobbin winder housing was broken in two. I found replacements on Ebay and Bonanza.
Judy
Judy
Nancy
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Stitchnripper
Main
5
10-17-2018 09:01 AM
AngieS
Main
38
10-06-2011 10:06 PM
craftybear
Offline Events, Announcements, Discussions
34
09-09-2011 12:36 PM
