If money was no issue.....? What kind of antique sewing machine would you buy?

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04-14-2012, 05:22 AM

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knlsmith

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If you want something new, Janome sells a non electric machine. I have heard they carry it bacause of Amish. I have seen it on the Janome USA site.

04-14-2012, 05:39 AM

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Caroline S

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Originally Posted by knlsmith

If you want something new, Janome sells a non electric machine. I have heard they carry it bacause of Amish. I have seen it on the Janome USA site.

That's interesting. I wonder if there are other sewing machines manufactured for third world countries that do not have reliable electricity?

04-14-2012, 06:23 AM

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Charlee

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Singer also makes a reproduction treadle. (The Janome isn't repro, it's just a new treadle) Neither of them are very good from what I've heard/read about them.

04-14-2012, 12:03 PM

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chris_quilts

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Originally Posted by teacherbailey

I have a 1941 Singer and several other much newer machines. For reliability and ease, I find myself only using the old Singer....so even if money were no issue, I'd definitely get another of the exact same model. Unfortunately, I don't know what that is, but I'd recognize it when I saw it.

What is the machine's serial number? If you post it, several memebers will be able to tell you the model number and it's allotment date.
Chris