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Nancy, the last date on my Little Willie is April 17, '83 The serial number is a scratch? 49306 or 00. The base looks like it might have been in a cabinet at one time. The metal is worn, but everything moves. He is neat. I think he is a model 64 as well.
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Originally Posted by Glenn
After all the talk about my FW even thou I am not impressed I have decided to keep her. Her name is Josephine, named after a mule my grandfather had--slow and did not like to do work that required much power :lol: But I want to thank you for your good advice on the FW and thank you Nancy for you cleaning advice it did help. Glenn
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[quote=Cindy Lou Who]
Originally Posted by sewbizgirl
Originally Posted by Glenn
I am happy for those who love their featherweights. I'd rather find a 99 or a 301 for a lightweight portable, myself.
The 99 weighs a ton!! The 301 I think is only around 20 lbs but I would consider the 99 too heavy to lug around and use as a class machine. Cindy |
I was perusing Ebay and found this little gem. Only a mere $3,000!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-1912-SEW...item1c196a7252 |
Originally Posted by purplefiend
I was perusing Ebay and found this little gem. Only a mere $3,000!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/VINTAGE-1912-SEW...item1c196a7252 |
Originally Posted by BoJangles
That machine really looks nice, and it is the long bed. I agree, though, a bit pricey for me. I think the 301 is going up in price as a very desirable machine for classes, next to the FW. Those suitcases are just too funny!
I think that the 301 only does forward, backward, and maybe a zig zag? Don't know for sure, but I don't think they do any decorative stitches? Sharon, what do they do? Nancy Sharon |
I went back and bought my second 201, in the Art Deco cabinet. The head is in much better shape, cosmetically, than my first 201, but after Billy's story I'm scared to plug it in! (Sorta...) I'm going to try and leave it alone until I have the undisturbed time to get to the bottom of the motor problem.
I tried to take the head out for transportation home, but with the motor being wired through the cabinet I just gave up and left it in... Will get some pictures to post, soon... |
Originally Posted by kwendt
I'm a little 'afraid' to attempt to use the 27 at the moment. Haven't had the time to research too much about that VS business. It's so... well... different. I got used to the vertical feed round bobbins, okay that was not too difficult... but this VS thing has me...wanting to treat it like it's glass or something. Once I get my hands on a manual for it, and figure out how to thread it... maybe I'll have courage enough.... lol. I think I can, I think I can...
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Originally Posted by purplefiend
Originally Posted by BoJangles
I think that the 301 only does forward, backward, and maybe a zig zag? Don't know for sure, but I don't think they do any decorative stitches? Sharon, what do they do?
Nancy Sharon |
Originally Posted by purplefiend
Originally Posted by kwendt
I'm a little 'afraid' to attempt to use the 27 at the moment.
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