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quiltjoey 06-01-2013 07:31 PM
The Little Machine That Could...
 
My DB bought a Ranger boat that had a messed up cover. A lot of the seams and such had come undone from not being cared for properly and left in the weather without waterproofing . He asked me if I could sew up and fix it. I said sure, for I thought my Viking Designer or a couple of my other machines would work. WRONG! I finally thought of my little Singer Spartan who is 60 years old could do it. And, by Georg, it did! It sewed right through that canvas like a knife through butter! It definitely is the "Little Machine that Could"!!!! :D

J Miller 06-01-2013 08:20 PM
:D Know you know why we don't care for the new(er) plastic or plastic/metal wanna bees.

Considering what the little 3/4 size Spartan did, image what a full size 66 or 201 can do.

Joe

foufymaus 06-01-2013 10:52 PM
Go Little Singer Go! :D This is why my first sewing machine was vintage Kenmore. :D hehe

earthwalker 06-02-2013 01:25 AM
Yep...there's almost nothing "vintage" can't handle. That's why I'm sticking with "Jasper" my '50's Pinnock...cool and gutsy:)

Blackberry 06-02-2013 06:26 AM
Originally Posted by J Miller (Post 6098677)
:D Know you know why we don't care for the new(er) plastic or plastic/metal wanna bees.

Considering what the little 3/4 size Spartan did, image what a full size 66 or 201 can do.

Joe
I so agree with you Joe. I just love my Singer 15-91 and my 201. I actually have two of each one of them.

miriam 06-03-2013 02:59 AM
I'm finding that people are buying vintage machines to do jobs like that. It is cheaper to buy a good vintage machine than to have a "good" Viking (or what ever) serviced.

quiltinghere 06-03-2013 03:13 AM
Gotta love the old gals! Good job - now you have a good excuse to buy more vintage!

Nan

qwkslver 06-03-2013 04:41 AM
Understood. I have been making plastic covers like crazy with my 1948 Singer. She is my go-to for tough jobs.

Vridar 06-03-2013 06:41 AM
MeToo
 
Originally Posted by quiltjoey (Post 6098609)
My DB bought a Ranger boat that had a messed up cover. A lot of the seams and such had come undone from not being cared for properly and left in the weather without waterproofing .
My sewing addiction started with wanting to repair a boat cover. Purchased a $400 industrial Reliable Barracuda. Took weeks to learn and adjust. Got hooked. Found a $29.95 singer 15 which works better than the industrial. Am now sewing boat covers for friends for price of materials. Having a ball. Anyone need an industrial sewing machine?Ron

Vridar 06-03-2013 06:47 AM
201 vs 15
 
Originally Posted by Blackberry (Post 6099219)
I so agree with you Joe. I just love my Singer 15-91 and my 201. I actually have two of each one of them.
My 201 won't handle the v-69 or v-92 threads like the 15. 15 operates as if made for the heavy threads. Do you guys not have that problem? Maybe it's my 201 having a problem, but, I've suspected the 90 degree thread turn which the 15 doesn't have. What do you think?

Ron


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