Found my Willcox & Gibbs!!!!
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#111
04-14-2026She's from 1898 according to the sewalot site.
Tonight I oiled her and cleaned up a bit of the chrome.
I haven't settled on a name yet. :-) All in good time.
Tonight I oiled her and cleaned up a bit of the chrome.
I haven't settled on a name yet. :-) All in good time.
#112
Never seen one like this. Can I ask a silly question? Are you a collector or do you use them to quilt?
I can see that the way they are made might make it easier to quilt with.
Carol from NC
I can see that the way they are made might make it easier to quilt with.
Carol from NC
#113
Never seen one like this. Can I ask a silly question? Are you a collector or do you use them to quilt?
I can see that the way they are made might make it easier to quilt with.
Carol from NC
I can see that the way they are made might make it easier to quilt with.
Carol from NC
#115
I have a Wilcox-Gibbs also. Looks pretty much the same. I have sewn with it, it does a chain stitch only. Mine works well, how about more pictures of your cabinet? I got mine for my 50th birthday, won't tell how many years ago that was. ha
#118
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Please share....
That is what several sites said when I Googled it, but could be wrong.Originally Posted by heyjami
Hmmm, it came with it's original manual and there is nothing in there about sewing hats. What lead you to believe that it was a hat sewing machine? Maybe you know something I need to learn! ;-)Please share....
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Originally Posted by JANW
So pretty, but this is a hat sewing machine, do you plan to use it or add to a collection?
#119
Born in 1898 according to the sewsalot site.
The manual contains full instructions on using it to sew everything like a normal straight stitch - even decorative stitches! The underside reveals the chain stitch. There are a few attachments and I have a box that I had waiting for it.
I will try to use it as the manual suggests. :-) I too have my favorite everyday machines so we'll see what happens after I take it for a run. I have another chain stitcher (Singer model 24) and I hardly use it - I like to look at it and admire it, but it hasn't been used much. Well, to be fair, it could be that the belt broke and I haven't put the new belt on it yet. I have some chicken appliques that need decorative stitching added to the outlines.
The manual contains full instructions on using it to sew everything like a normal straight stitch - even decorative stitches! The underside reveals the chain stitch. There are a few attachments and I have a box that I had waiting for it.
I will try to use it as the manual suggests. :-) I too have my favorite everyday machines so we'll see what happens after I take it for a run. I have another chain stitcher (Singer model 24) and I hardly use it - I like to look at it and admire it, but it hasn't been used much. Well, to be fair, it could be that the belt broke and I haven't put the new belt on it yet. I have some chicken appliques that need decorative stitching added to the outlines.
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Originally Posted by katigirl
Whoa. That sure is a unique and interesting one. How old is it?
