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-   -   Vintage Giggles aka What are they smoking???? (https://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage-antique-machine-enthusiasts-f22/vintage-giggles-aka-what-they-smoking-t174801.html)

Charlee 07-17-2012 09:00 PM

***SNORT***

http://oregoncoast.craigslist.org/hsd/3145870955.html

miriam 07-18-2012 12:59 AM

Mine is very light weight and very cool - runs backwards - mine is Domestic.

miriam 07-18-2012 01:14 AM

http://indianapolis.craigslist.org/atq/3085032635.html
Do nice decals cost extra?

Glenda m 07-18-2012 04:57 AM


Originally Posted by miriam (Post 5374264)

Isn't there a drawer that is supposed to go across the front? Maybe that cost extra, too. LOL

ArchaicArcane 07-18-2012 05:17 AM

I don't think those drawer pulls were Singer standard issue either.

jaciqltznok 07-18-2012 05:26 AM


Originally Posted by Charlee (Post 5374128)

I love this one, but sure wish the pix were better and some investigating was done to figure out why the knob and latch on the base look like plastic, same as the lid handle! and what is with the Dubai logo on the lid? strange...but I would love to SEE this one!

jaciqltznok 07-18-2012 05:29 AM


Originally Posted by miriam (Post 5374264)

heck the machine does not even look like it will work....and if she bought it as a table, I bet the treadle pedal is locked up and doesn't work either..so basically you buying a table with really ugly drawer pulls and a gap for what, the phone book???...hehehhe

kountrykreation 07-18-2012 05:37 AM


Originally Posted by jaciqltznok (Post 5374710)
I love this one, but sure wish the pix were better and some investigating was done to figure out why the knob and latch on the base look like plastic, same as the lid handle! and what is with the Dubai logo on the lid? strange...but I would love to SEE this one!

I love this one too! Would like to know the scoop behind it

update:
After research Al Faraj Est, this is a 'trading' company in Dubai for sewing machine (Janome?), and the Craigslist ad states that the machine may be a reproduction? Sure is purty tho

Caroline S 07-18-2012 06:05 AM


Originally Posted by Charlee (Post 5374128)

Double snort. It is one of the Chinese Singer clones.

jaciqltznok 07-18-2012 09:00 AM

here is a lovely one for you...though not totally VINTAGE..yet..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bernina-930-...11%26rk%3D3%26


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