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04-06-2011, 06:59 AM

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Weedwoman

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Originally Posted by Miz Johnny

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Originally Posted by olebat

They haven't seen the pristine Taiwanese clone yet. I'm sure it'll get their attention. I do want to put it in a table. I'd still like some feed back on applying decals to the unadorned. I wouldn't want to impersonate a special model, but perhaps some motorcycle flames or garden flowers. .

If a machine has no particular historic value (i.e., relatively modern and lots of them), decorate away!! I have a GF who uses decals on her Class 15 Japanese machines, and they look great. I always mean to do that, but never actually get around to it. Just one of the many things. . . . I also have a 99 that has tole painted roses on it. It caused quite a stir when it appeared on Ebay back ten years ago or so, with the purists being very upset. It's a common 99, so I wasn't upset. I bought it, and it is on display in my non-sewing room. She gets many compliments.

I'm so glad to hear someone else is decaling their machines. I've been playing with the idea of making some for Elvira (my stripped 66) I bought waterslide decall paper and have been playing with an art program so I think I may be brave enough to get some made for her so she won't have to be 'naked' anymore.

04-06-2011, 07:07 AM

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jtapp9

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Does the 301 take a bobbin I can buy in the store or do I need to order them off the internet? They are so darned skinny!

And i LOVE to sew with this little beauty :). She is so fast!

04-06-2011, 07:10 AM

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jan on 446

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Location: MI's Beautiful Upper Peninsula

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As of 4.6.11 at 11:08 A.M. I have read every page! Not bad for only being a member several weeks! Of course, my house is a disaster!
Love the machines...before and after!
Jan

04-06-2011, 07:26 AM

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Baysidegal

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Location: Rhode Island

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Hi everyone, I am in the process of fixing up an older Dressmanker S 9000 AAB. I am missing the embroidery cams and can't seem to find any on ebay or google search. Is there any hope for me??

04-06-2011, 07:50 AM

#13565

jljack

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Originally Posted by jtapp9

Hey Billy did you see this listing? I wish I had the money and the room, I'd make an offer.

http://littlerock.craigslist.org/atq/2302413107.html

Oh be still my heart!!! Wow....what a deal to get 3 at once!

04-06-2011, 07:50 AM

#13566

jljack

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Originally Posted by sammygirlqt

Lostn51, the decals on my 1904 treadle are cracking and very delicate. Is there anything that will give them protection?

That's a beautiful machine sammygirlqt. Those decals are in wonderful shape!!

04-06-2011, 07:51 AM

#13567

Baysidegal

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Originally Posted by jljack

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Originally Posted by jtapp9

Hey Billy did you see this listing? I wish I had the money and the room, I'd make an offer.

http://littlerock.craigslist.org/atq/2302413107.html

Oh be still my heart!!! Wow....what a deal to get 3 at once!

OMG That is such a deal! I think I feel faint LOL

04-06-2011, 07:52 AM

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jljack

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Originally Posted by sewbizgirl

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Originally Posted by jljack

Well, here is what happens to the bottom case of a 1917 Western Electric machine when it is not packed well enough for shipping. Luckily it's almost all just come apart at the seams, but there is some split wood too.

DH was able to fix it by glue and long clamps over night. I can't wait to get the machine back in her bed to try her out. She was used every day by her previous owner, and I have been told she is a real hummer!! :-) Wish me luck!!

Oh my, the Western Electric is just awesome! What a cool looking machine!

Thanks, sewbiz...I love your lotus (right?) decal machine too.

04-06-2011, 07:53 AM

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jljack

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Originally Posted by jtapp9

Does the 301 take a bobbin I can buy in the store or do I need to order them off the internet? They are so darned skinny!

And i LOVE to sew with this little beauty :). She is so fast!

jtapp I bought mine online and they work perfectly!! I am not sure you could buy them in a brick & mortar....I haven't looked, but I work full time and don't have a lot of time to shop around. They are plentiful and relatively inexpensive online.

04-06-2011, 07:56 AM

#13570

QuiltnCowgirl

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Originally Posted by Lostn51

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Originally Posted by JaneK

Hi fellow vintage lovers. I recall somewhere around pages 893-895, Nancy and Fabric Whisperer were discussing their "willy " machines and cabinets, and BTW Nancy, your refinished cabinet is spectacular! But I digress..there was some mention of finding a wilcox to go with Fabric Whisperer's cabinet, and in my CL travels, I found one...check out the listing in Fond Du Lac Wisconsin:

[email protected]

looks pretty! and they list it as a toy machine!
Jane

I tried the link and it wouldnt work for me but I did find this........

http://duluth.craigslist.org/art/2247452037.html

This is an awesome price!!!

Billy

Would that work on my Singer 403 Slant-O-Matic?