Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
11-19-2010, 07:54 PM
#6781
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Nancy,
I found you another machine! I think this is one of the Davis Vertical Feed machines.
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/atq/2066077651.html
If the machine is a vertical feed and if you don't own one of these, you may want to go after this one. I understand that they are nice for sewing on bindings, sewing with flannels, and thick layers.
This one looks like it take the Boyle needles while the younger of these Davis Vertical Feed takes a 15x1.
http://www.kelsew.info/domestic/davisVFmodels.html
So many interesting vintage machines out there, and all would be fun to play with. :)
I found you another machine! I think this is one of the Davis Vertical Feed machines.
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/atq/2066077651.html
If the machine is a vertical feed and if you don't own one of these, you may want to go after this one. I understand that they are nice for sewing on bindings, sewing with flannels, and thick layers.
This one looks like it take the Boyle needles while the younger of these Davis Vertical Feed takes a 15x1.
http://www.kelsew.info/domestic/davisVFmodels.html
So many interesting vintage machines out there, and all would be fun to play with. :)
Does anyone have one of these Vertical Feed type machines?
Nancy
I don't have one but it is on the wish list. I hear they are great. Like a machine with a built in walking foot.
11-19-2010, 08:09 PM
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Okay, I fell off the machine diet today. Went to estate sale and was going to look at the treadle listed....but ended up with machine with a tail. I don't have room for another cabinet so got them to sell me the machine and all stuff in the drawers for $35. Here is my new Slant-O-Matic 500A. It has the sales receipt so was purchased in Norfolk, VA on Sep 18, 1962 for $304.40 It was a 533 cabinet listed on receipt.
She purrs like a kitten. But there was no bobbin with it. Does anyone know if it uses a standard bobbin? It doesn't say the type in the manual.
Only issue with initial look is need the top hinge pin for the face plate, clutch will not disengage and missing the detacable spool pin. Is there a secret to get the top to stay closed?
She purrs like a kitten. But there was no bobbin with it. Does anyone know if it uses a standard bobbin? It doesn't say the type in the manual.
Only issue with initial look is need the top hinge pin for the face plate, clutch will not disengage and missing the detacable spool pin. Is there a secret to get the top to stay closed?
11-19-2010, 09:19 PM
#6783
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Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Does anyone have one of these Vertical Feed type machines?
Nancy
Nancy
Which one of the Davis Vertical Feed do you own, older or younger?
I like those misfit machines.
11-19-2010, 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by quilt addict
She purrs like a kitten. But there was no bobbin with it. Does anyone know if it uses a standard bobbin? It doesn't say the type in the manual.
11-19-2010, 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Wow! You found that machine in that color? Wow, Again! That is pretty awesome! Do you have any idea who did that paint job?
Nancy
Nancy
(old sewing machine guy) and he used to work for Singer in the 60s and he enjoys rehabbing machines and selling them. I have sewn a bit with the purple New Home, didn't enjoy it though.
11-19-2010, 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by quilt addict
Okay, I fell off the machine diet today. Went to estate sale and was going to look at the treadle listed....but ended up with machine with a tail. I don't have room for another cabinet so got them to sell me the machine and all stuff in the drawers for $35. Here is my new Slant-O-Matic 500A. It has the sales receipt so was purchased in Norfolk, VA on Sep 18, 1962 for $304.40 It was a 533 cabinet listed on receipt.
She purrs like a kitten. But there was no bobbin with it. Does anyone know if it uses a standard bobbin? It doesn't say the type in the manual.
Only issue with initial look is need the top hinge pin for the face plate, clutch will not disengage and missing the detacable spool pin. Is there a secret to get the top to stay closed?
She purrs like a kitten. But there was no bobbin with it. Does anyone know if it uses a standard bobbin? It doesn't say the type in the manual.
Only issue with initial look is need the top hinge pin for the face plate, clutch will not disengage and missing the detacable spool pin. Is there a secret to get the top to stay closed?
I used to own one of these and just didn't like it at all. I sold it to someone who just loves it.
11-19-2010, 11:08 PM
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Quilt Addict,
You bought one of those Jane Jetsons machines. Every time I see one of these machines I think of the Jetsons.
Have fun with it!
You bought one of those Jane Jetsons machines. Every time I see one of these machines I think of the Jetsons.
Have fun with it!
11-19-2010, 11:17 PM
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Originally Posted by purplefiend
My 66-1 Louts is fun to sew with, but my all time favorite is the 201 treadle. Mr. Two Spools is wonderful, but he doesn't purr like the 201, more like a constant gallop. The 66 is in-between those two, she purrs just a bit louder than the 201.
New Home VS and I don't like the tick-tick it makes. Apparently its normal, just gets on my nerves. :( Its been repainted, the machine was a mess, I didn't do the repaint; bought it cuz its purple. :-D[/quote]
I replaced my Singer 66 Red Eye treadle with a Singer 201-3 that was made into a treadle. (took the potted motor off) I also love the way it handles and have no intentions to put the Red eye in again. I am sold on the 201 as my main treadle head. Very smooth.
11-19-2010, 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Ok you guys that quilt with your 15-88, 15-90, 15-91's do you use a 1/4 inch foot or do you just use mole skin, painter's tape or something similiar to make a 1/4 mark so your piecing is accurate? I am pretty sure there were no 1/4 feet originally for these machines, at least not for the 15-88, which I have?
Nancy
Nancy
11-20-2010, 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Quilt Addict,
You bought one of those Jane Jetsons machines. Every time I see one of these machines I think of the Jetsons.
Have fun with it!
You bought one of those Jane Jetsons machines. Every time I see one of these machines I think of the Jetsons.
Have fun with it!
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