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shelrox 06-16-2012 09:26 AM

yet another for the collection
 
I was so bad and DH was OK with it when I showed him, I brought home a little lovely lady, an Atlas pink machine. Will post pictures later of her but needed to share. I was surprised when DH said another then I said well honey she is pink and i dont have a pink machine. He said oh and gladly carried her in for me. She is supposed to work but I need to find a bobbin carriage to fit her first. She was complete otherwise, manuals, attachment, extra bulb, controller and power cord. So we are happy. Her case needs to be redone but that will be on the project list.

sculham 06-16-2012 09:51 AM

this is one machine I really want-because its pink!

mighty 06-16-2012 10:01 AM

I have a Pink Atlas, love it!!!!

shelrox 06-16-2012 12:12 PM

Mighty does it take a standard bobbin carriage do you know? I figure I can try it and see but would hate to throw the timing out of whack if not. I am going to get her out and take some pics to post. Sh eis pretty clean so I will not be embarrassed by her.
Sculham I had wanted to get a Pink Necchi but then thought nahhh she is here and the price was good.

sewmom 06-16-2012 12:16 PM

I have 2 pink Atlases. One was my mom's and the other i bought with a cabinet for $9.99. Mom's is in a pink and black carry case and it is in rough shape. Can they be repared? I think it's where the latch is that is wrecked.

shelrox 06-16-2012 12:35 PM

Yet another for the collection, Pink Atlas Deluxe
 
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Ok here are some pics of the beauty. I just managed to find her bobbin carriage, all rusted in the bottom of the case. Looks to be like a regular size so will try one i have.. she shows hardly any wear to her plate and her decals are all intact....shame her case was not better taken care of.

shelrox 06-16-2012 12:39 PM

SewMom I asked DH if he could fix this case for me and he looked at it and said I will make you a new one..... I wish it was a simple fix as a latch but this whole case is coming apart not to mention the soil and water damage to it. At first I was afraid t look at her gears thinking they would be covered in rust but to my surprise I only found a little surface pitting, a little wipe with some steel wool should take it right off and that is on the center of the lower arm. I am sure you can get the case fixed if it is nto too far gone and have a handy person around.


Originally Posted by sewmom (Post 5293678)
I have 2 pink Atlases. One was my mom's and the other i bought with a cabinet for $9.99. Mom's is in a pink and black carry case and it is in rough shape. Can they be repared? I think it's where the latch is that is wrecked.


cabbagepatchkid 06-16-2012 01:32 PM

Yay!!! You have one of the Atlas's that have the pretty emblem!! I have an Atlas and I love it. It really sews so nicely. It was my first "non black" vintage machine and it got me hooked on the Japanese clone machines, which come in all lovely colors ;)

I noticed that Niftythrifty Girl has one listed for sale. Here is the video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLCn2...em-uploademail

shelrox 06-16-2012 02:35 PM

So far I am loving her, have not tried her out yet due to did a yard sale away from home and I am pooped and dont want to mess with her till I am alert. I read that it gets threaded right to left, and boy I am glad I read first otherwise I would get mad trying to get her to work properly. Still trying to think of a name.. guess I will know once i use her..any machine that comes home to live gets named, there are a few that are only here visiting till they find their permanent home and they are nameless.


Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid (Post 5293853)
Yay!!! You have one of the Atlas's that have the pretty emblem!! I have an Atlas and I love it. It really sews so nicely. It was my first "non black" vintage machine and it got me hooked on the Japanese clone machines, which come in all lovely colors ;)

I noticed that Niftythrifty Girl has one listed for sale. Here is the video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLCn2...em-uploademail


irishrose 06-16-2012 03:49 PM

If you feel guilty robbing another machine (I did), there is a generic case for the Japanese machines. My LQS owner said she's never had one returned. It did fit one of my machines that came without one.

shelrox 06-16-2012 04:15 PM

DH says he can make me a new one but whom knows how long that will be. I do feel guilty, I only paid $20 for this Pink Lady, she still has no name, and that to me was a great deal considering how nice and clean she is otherwise. Will look into the other case though just in case he takes longer then expected, like years instead of months.


Originally Posted by irishrose (Post 5294146)
If you feel guilty robbing another machine (I did), there is a generic case for the Japanese machines. My LQS owner said she's never had one returned. It did fit one of my machines that came without one.


cabbagepatchkid 06-16-2012 05:18 PM


Originally Posted by irishrose (Post 5294146)
If you feel guilty robbing another machine (I did), there is a generic case for the Japanese machines. My LQS owner said she's never had one returned. It did fit one of my machines that came without one.

Do you know what they would be called? Some of my Japanese machines are 3/4 sized and some are full sized.

shelrox 06-16-2012 06:29 PM

Ok I told you I was not with it tonight and just realized you meant bobbin case. LOL Too many hours of sun and not enough sleep made me brain dead. So please excuse that Irishrose. I swear I am not normally that much of a ding bat. Time fo rme to go to bed and start over again tomorrow...


Originally Posted by shelrox (Post 5294210)
DH says he can make me a new one but whom knows how long that will be. I do feel guilty, I only paid $20 for this Pink Lady, she still has no name, and that to me was a great deal considering how nice and clean she is otherwise. Will look into the other case though just in case he takes longer then expected, like years instead of months.


JMCDA 06-17-2012 05:16 AM

Oh My what a beauty! I definitely have to have a pink machine...one of these days!

Caroline S 06-17-2012 05:38 AM


Originally Posted by sculham (Post 5293416)
this is one machine I really want-because its pink!

YES me Too. I REALLY want a pink Atlas. If I find one I may pay just a little too much. But pictures of the Pink Atlas make my heart go pitty pat, pitty pat. :p

shelrox 06-17-2012 06:23 AM

Caroline I just couldnt resist her, I really wanted a Pink Necchi but when i had my hands on Pink Lady I just couldnt refuse. So now the question today is do I play with her or do I be a good Grandmother and finish my DGS quilt today> I think I will finish his quilt and then I can play all I want. I want to use her to piece my DD;s quilt, a crazy quilt of all owl prints.


Originally Posted by Caroline S (Post 5295237)

YES me Too. I REALLY want a pink Atlas. If I find one I may pay just a little too much. But pictures of the Pink Atlas make my heart go pitty pat, pitty pat. :p


jbj137 06-17-2012 06:53 AM

She is Pretty in Pink.
J J


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