My first antique machine
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We found this beautiful machine on Craig'List in Pensacola. That was close enough to go get it. It is a 1914 15-30. She sewed when we brought her home. The cabinet top had a lot of damage. While DH worked on the cabinet, I took the machine apart and cleaned her. She sews even better now. As soon as the cabinet is ready I'll put her back in it and learn to treadle. |
Wonderful! You are in for some great times with your new sewing machine. Those are my favorite decals - Tiffany/Gingerbread. Please post a picture once it is back in its base.
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Oh, isn't she pretty? ..... congrats on such a wonderful find.
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Oh it looks like it was loved and used a lot! Awesome find! :D
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Isn't it fun to find our treasures? :) I'm still looking for a machine with the Tiffany decals...I think they're so pretty! :) Congrats!
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Congratulations on the wonderful find. She sure is a beauty.
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The #66 in my parlor cabinet has the tiffany decals. I think they are just the most beautiful ones that Singer produced. Do have fun with your new treasure and learning to treadle. It is good exercise.
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How special! You are going to have lots of fun using her.
I have discovered a new (to me)website that gives monthly tips on the cleaning, maintenance and restoring our 'finds'. Nova tells what to use to clean and to shine these machines. She is very knowledgeable and you might like to visit her site. nova's featherweights.com If this doesn't work Google Nova Montgomery Featherweights. Enjoy your new find. |
Never saw one just like this - very pretty!
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Collecting these machine is like Crack...instantly addicting. LOL, Nice Machine
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Danof NJ, you are so right, it is addicting, only lack of room keeps me from wanting another one. Do still want a FW.
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Today's machines are so plain looking but so complicated in their operation. Vintage and antique machines are so plain in performance but so beautiful in their appearance.
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I have the same machine in a great parlor cabinet. I use the black rubber belt from Lehman's for treading- lets the machine run easier because the belt is looser and looks great. I keep the treadle open with a pile of scraps and sit down to make crumb blocks when I need some mindless sewing. It is a great machine.
Linda |
that machine was made to last ......it's amazing how the old machines can keep running and running
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