old black sewing machines
#11
As the lucky and proud owner of 4 of those old, black machines
I can tell you the continued reliability is a huge plus! Everytime
I sit down to sew, she is still there working hard and sure as
She did 75 years ago. I've seen those lovely new computerized
Machines on Craigslist and Freecycle in need of new mother boards and other
Computer components.
Our simple, lovely old black machines will never have complex, expensive electronics issues. They're just not made that way!
If you have the opportunity to work with this charming
Piece of history, I say jump on it! You just don't know what
You're missing.
:-)
Lori
I can tell you the continued reliability is a huge plus! Everytime
I sit down to sew, she is still there working hard and sure as
She did 75 years ago. I've seen those lovely new computerized
Machines on Craigslist and Freecycle in need of new mother boards and other
Computer components.
Our simple, lovely old black machines will never have complex, expensive electronics issues. They're just not made that way!
If you have the opportunity to work with this charming
Piece of history, I say jump on it! You just don't know what
You're missing.
:-)
Lori
#15
Originally Posted by Lavada
guess i should take a closer look at the sewing machine in my attic not sure who it belonged to as i never asked my husbands mom it has been there since i lived in the house for52 years
RUN LOOK !!! let us know
#16
From the discussions I have seen, it seems that the Singer Featherweight is the most desirable machine to have. Is that true? I have would like to get one, but need to decide on one model to look for. What is the definition of a Featherweight? Is there a model number or what years where they made? Any information would be helpful. thanks!
#17
I have a feather weight and love it it is light weight and easy to take to classes etc. and absolutely wonderful for paper piecing it seems like it was made for that I really love it I also have a Pfaff and a Bernina but I really do use mr FW
#18
Originally Posted by cindit
From the discussions I have seen, it seems that the Singer Featherweight is the most desirable machine to have. Is that true? I have would like to get one, but need to decide on one model to look for. What is the definition of a Featherweight? Is there a model number or what years where they made? Any information would be helpful. thanks!
http://www.planetpatchwork.com/fweight.htm
http://www.singer-featherweight.com/
http://singerfeatherweight221.com/
http://www.sewmuse.co.uk/singer%20featherweight.htm
If anyone knows of additional informative sites - please post!
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