DH finally brought the 4 machines in from the van last night, following the Sunday pick-up. The Singer Treadle is a 1908 class 27 Sphinx. Best I can tell, the only thing it will need is a belt and the front slide. The Singer 15 dates to 1934, has a potted motor, is very dirty, has a knee control, and is missing the bobbin carrier. The Modernage Precision appears to be a Japanese clone of the Singer 15, wires have been pinched and need to be replaced, and needs a drive belt. The portable is another Modernage DeLuxe Precision, in sea foam green, and looks pristine. It too appears to be a 15 clone, the wiring is a dead give away that it is fairly new.
The two treadle heads which will be hand delivered, (what a great seller!) look similar to the 27. I've asked him to send numbers, still waiting on that. However, one has the Sphinx, the other has a bird decal. One of them is missing the front slide too, so I'll soon begin the hunt. |
Can anybody give me any info about a Pfaff 332,360, or 362 model sewing machine? I would like to buy a mechanical free-arm and would like some yays or nays from people who know.
Thanks Bar |
emmah---Very nice!
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Originally Posted by emmah
Fun and games.....I decided NOT to rob the 2nd Singer 27 of parts, got them elsewhere. Then, inspired by Billy's magnificent work, I tackled the 27 that was in rough shape. Detached all the parts that would detach, cleaned them, removed the finish from the body and sanded gently, taped up the areas not to be painted, and used a three part kit from Krylon called Mystique that includes a black base coat, a silver/green metallic second coat and a clear finish. Let it all dry and put all the parts back on, added a needle and thread, and WOW, it gave me a perfect stitch. (Sometimes I scare myself:>)
Nancy |
Hey Billy, any storm damage? A tornado went right over my workplace. I was at my daughters ready for the storm cellar. We had storms to the west & east of us. Boy, am I tired of this weather.
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Originally Posted by HanNatNana
Thanks but I'm not amazing, I'm a very ordinary person with an inquisitive nature who likes a challenge and gets great satisfaction from making things.
Actually bras are not hard at all, they are really easy, although I will admit fiddly, and what I do to make the process easier is to make anywhere from 3 to 6 at one time as it doesn't take that much longer and at the end you have a good supply. The best pattern you can get is from your favourite and most comfortable bra and instead of throwing it in the bin when it's worn out, take the time to sit down (preferably in the sun with a nice coffee or glass of something) and unpick all seams on one half. The intact half is your ready reference guide if you need it along the way. Lightly press open any seam allowances and mark grain lines with a marking pen. You can splurge on expensive bridal lace to trim cups because you only need a small amount and the really narrow edge lace can often be found for 20 cents. Hooks/eyes/straps can often be recycled from old bras but are also readily available if you need new ones. Go wild with colour....it's fun wearing bright coloured underwear because nobody knows, except you!! If I'm making an outfit for a special event I'll make a full set of coordinating lingerie to wear underneath and if I can't get tricot in a matching colour then I'll go for something totally opposite...or get out the dye pot and get to work. It's fun and a quick project in between bigger jobs. Bronwyn ;-) Nancy |
Originally Posted by Kathie S.
Billy the weather channel says that you have a very good chance of having a tornado touch down where you are. Please let us know if you are okay or not. Kathie
Nancy |
Originally Posted by ckhbart
Can anybody give me any info about a Pfaff 332,360, or 362 model sewing machine? I would like to buy a mechanical free-arm and would like some yays or nays from people who know.
Thanks Bar Nancy |
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by Kathie S.
Billy the weather channel says that you have a very good chance of having a tornado touch down where you are. Please let us know if you are okay or not. Kathie
Nancy I hope that the storms have eluded everyone. It saddens me to see so much devastation and feel so helpless. If anyone knows of someone that could use our support, please send me a PM. Judy |
I just made my first clutch purse yesterday! Nancy[/quote]
How about a picture of your clutch purse. Kathie |
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