Can anyone help ?
Hi guys , ive recently found several old industrial sewing machines in my grandmothers house she sadly passed away last year
i am in the process of clearing the house and am trying to work out what exactly these machines are and if they are worth anything these days ive tried to find the model numbers of the machines and have also attached some photos if anyone can help identify / value them for me as far as i am aware they are all in working order the models (i think ) are as follows Seiko - STH-88L PFFAF - needle point sewing machine U.S Blind Stitch N.Y ( can not find model no on this one ) Brother MA4 - B551 thanks in advance if anyone can assist |
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Do you have any sewing places close to you whereupon could bring the pictures? Also look for local repair shops. Someone there may be able to give you a good idea. I look forward to reading more about these machines.
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Originally Posted by joshjy
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trying to upload pictures but it keeps saying "upload failed invalid security token "
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I'm using the defaults provided by this site to reduce my pictures, download there and bring up here:
https://www.reduceimages.com/ I just reduce my main window and drag from my camera to the drag point. Kudos to you for taking the time to check out the equipment. Unfortunately, I don't know much about the industrial machines other than someone will want them, but maybe for less than you would like/dream. From the limited looking I've done, looks like grandma had good taste in her machines! Here are some overall links you probably already have found http://www.seiko-sewing.co.jp/en/ https://www.manualslib.com/manual/44...-Ma4-B551.html https://usblindstitch.com/ There may be surprising value in fabrics, don't discard them without having someone go through them. |
if you are on facebook there is at least a vintage industrial page. But be aware, pricing on any used machine is always a challenge. Some days I swear some folks choose prices from chicken entrails.
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thanks for the replies everyone !
i am using iceblossoms guidance on resizing the images as they were too big |
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the PFAFF and Brother i think
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i know very very little about old industrial sowing machines and they are currently taking up half a room so i am looking to get them moved on as i suspect they will be of far more use to someone than me what i dont want to do is put them up for sale or give them away without knowing anything about them |
I don't know anything about the machines. Wish I did, but I just wanted to say, that you have found treasure. I would love to have the Seiko. It looks like the one Donna Jordan sews on, but I think hers is a different brand.
Edited to add: Donna sews on a 20 year old Consew at a rate of 6,000 stitches per minute. I have to laugh, because if I tried to sew that fast, there would be no straight seams. lol Jack & I are already good friends, and we would become better ones. |
Originally Posted by leonf
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if you are on facebook there is at least a vintage industrial page. But be aware, pricing on any used machine is always a challenge. Some days I swear some folks choose prices from chicken entrails.
will give this a try today thanks |
Wow! I'd like to know how Grandma got all those machines because that's some heavy duty sewing power you've got there. There is a market for industrial machines ( I'm assuming they work) check prices on eBay, craigslist, etc. Since they're "found" machines and you haven't spent anything on repairs, if you don't expect the moon, you may be pleasantly surprised. Please check back and let us know what happens and good luck!
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Originally Posted by joshjy
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Hi guys , ive recently found several old industrial sewing machines in my grandmothers house she sadly passed away last year
i am in the process of clearing the house and am trying to work out what exactly these machines are and if they are worth anything these days ive tried to find the model numbers of the machines and have also attached some photos if anyone can help identify / value them for me as far as i am aware they are all in working order the models (i think ) are as follows Seiko - STH-88L PFFAF - needle point sewing machine U.S Blind Stitch N.Y ( can not find model no on this one ) Brother MA4 - B551 thanks in advance if anyone can assist Also might try etsy or ebay to see if there are similar ones to what you have and see what the prices are they sell for. Your location may also play a part in the final cost. My Daddy had an industrial sewing machine as he did repair of the school district's bus seats and lots of furniture overdo's. |
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