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04-13-2012, 11:32 AM

twoxover

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new to me featherweight...

craigslist ad :"1952 portable singer sewing machine with case and handle. all attachements, asking $75"

MINE for $50 today:

[ATTACH=CONFIG]327431[/ATTACH]

isn't it adorable! i have a 1937 featherweight as well....here she is:

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04-13-2012, 12:51 PM

Sandra in Minnesota

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That's a great buy!

04-13-2012, 01:20 PM

MrsBoats

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Nice score!

04-13-2012, 01:24 PM

quiltsRfun

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What a bargain! Have you named her yet?

04-13-2012, 01:27 PM

Mariposa

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Congrats on your "new" machine! What's her name?

04-13-2012, 02:03 PM

twoxover

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haven't named her yet...she might be going to live at a friend's....

ok, she runs. needle goes up and down. but she does not pick up the bobbin thread and does not form a stitch...can anyone offer advice???

04-13-2012, 05:41 PM

Glenda m

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Congrats on the nice score. I have seen them go for a LOT more.

04-13-2012, 06:52 PM

harrishs

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Wow! Good buy-----beautiful machines

04-13-2012, 06:56 PM

LynnVT

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Check that the bobbin is going the right way and thread is properly through the slots in bobbin holder. Do you have the book? I think you can get it online. Congrats on a great deal!!