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-   -   You've just gotta love the 'Little Old Ladies' (3/4 size or smaller vintage machine) (https://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage-antique-machine-enthusiasts-f22/youve-just-gotta-love-little-old-ladies-3-4-size-smaller-vintage-machine-t185449.html)

Mizkaki 04-09-2012 11:42 AM
The Elna Supermatic is considered a full size machine. The Elna #1/ Grasshopper is much smaller and probably considered a 3/4 sized machine.

Cathy


Originally Posted by miriam (Post 5128240)
Are the Elna's a 3/4 or are they just a small arm? I know the Elna Lotus is pretty small. The Dynamic and the Cinderella must be step sisters......

miriam 04-09-2012 11:42 AM
Originally Posted by Mizkaki (Post 5128272)
The Elna Supermatic is considered a full size machine. The Elna #1/ Grasshopper is much smaller and probably considered a 3/4 sized machine.

Cathy
What about that Minnesota - I'm thinking it is full size too. Joe, my Vindex Special has the same size base as my old Singer 66s. For some reason I thought they were smaller too - outside a cabinet or case they do look smaller.

Mizkaki 04-09-2012 11:52 AM
Miriam,

I'm not familiar with that machine. The bed measurements (rounded off) for a 3/4 sized machine are usually about 12" X 6". Whereas the full sized Singers are about 7" X 14".


Originally Posted by miriam (Post 5128276)
What about that Minnesota?

J Miller 04-09-2012 12:03 PM
Miriam,

The base on the Minnesota ~B~ measures 6 3/4" W x 13 3/4" L. I guess by Mizkaki's numbers it's more of a full sized machine than a 3/4 size. The pillar and arm just make it look smaller I guess.

Joe

miriam 04-09-2012 12:03 PM
Originally Posted by Mizkaki (Post 5128304)
Miriam,

I'm not familiar with that machine. The bed measurements (rounded off) for a 3/4 sized machine are usually about 12" X 6". Whereas the full sized Singers are about 7" X 14".
If the Minnesota is the same size as my Vindex Special it is full sized - it is a good 7 X 14 - I think some machines just set different on their base so look smaller than they really are.

Cathy, what is 1/2 size?

miriam 04-09-2012 12:04 PM
Originally Posted by J Miller (Post 5128338)
Miriam,

The base on the Minnesota ~B~ measures 6 3/4" W x 13 3/4" L. I guess by Mizkaki's numbers it's more of a full sized machine than a 3/4 size. The pillar and arm just make it look smaller I guess.

Joe
Don't be embarrassed Joe, this is how we all learn...

SUZAG 04-09-2012 12:19 PM
The Greyhound is so appropriately named...it really reminds me of a Greyhound! LOL

Mizkaki 04-09-2012 12:38 PM
Miriam,

I don't have actual measurements for the 1/2 size. Pat, do you know?
The Featherweight is considered a half size. So one could compare to that.

cathy




Originally Posted by miriam (Post 5128340)
If the Minnesota is the same size as my Vindex Special it is full sized - it is a good 7 X 14 - I think some machines just set different on their base so look smaller than they really are.

Cathy, what is 1/2 size?

deplaylady 04-09-2012 03:39 PM
These are great! I love my 3/4 machines!

craftybear 04-09-2012 03:57 PM
Wow, thanks for sharing pictures of your old sewing machines. Awesome!


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