old black sewing machines
#23
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!
There is a new 'Featherweight' that is being sold and it is TRASH [sue me Singer but it is the truth]. It is almost totally plastic. That is how they are able to call it a 'featherweight' = lightweight.
#24
Originally Posted by tappedants
It IS a Featherweight. I guess I'll ask Mama to send it homw with me next time I visit. She has a white one too.
#26
There's nothing like those old Singers. When my son was young I could not find jeans that were the right length for him. So I cut off a pair and tried to hem them. My new Singer wouldn't budge over the seams. I set up my mother's old treadle Singer which she purchased "used" in the 1930s, and over that thick seam we went -- never even slowed down.
#27
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A few years ago I was at a garage sale. They had many old machines for sale. they were all rusty and he had them laying on the ground. No black paint left and they were not working. Is there any way to clean them in this condition to get them working again. They were $1.00 ea.
#28
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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
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