Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
02-22-2011, 01:11 PM
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I fell off the wagon today. A Necchi, in a cabinet, followed me home. I paid $25 for her. I rearranged sewing room/office to put it in there. It's my 2nd Necchi. Love them and this one has a decent size harp space. This makes my 12th machine - 10 are vinatge ladies. Need to figure out a better arrangement in my sewing room so I can actually open up machines and work/sew in there.
Would have bought a 2nd machine but it didn't have a power cord and the lady couldn't tell me anything about it. It also had no discernible name that I could see but it was one of the vintage metal machines cuz it was heavy!
Would have bought a 2nd machine but it didn't have a power cord and the lady couldn't tell me anything about it. It also had no discernible name that I could see but it was one of the vintage metal machines cuz it was heavy!
02-22-2011, 01:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by kwendt
Ahh.... and speaking of odd machines...
I ran across a Singer 328k (made in great britian). Tan in cabinet, uses cams. No accessories, books, or anything included in it. The thrift store wanted $40 for it. Should I consider getting this? It has a hidden belt drive, it looks like. The cabinet is so 50's with only a little side pull out holding almost nothing. ??? Good machine? Or no?
I ran across a Singer 328k (made in great britian). Tan in cabinet, uses cams. No accessories, books, or anything included in it. The thrift store wanted $40 for it. Should I consider getting this? It has a hidden belt drive, it looks like. The cabinet is so 50's with only a little side pull out holding almost nothing. ??? Good machine? Or no?
Billy
02-22-2011, 01:24 PM
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Well, just got my first treadle machine! I know, I wanted a 15-88 but I couldn't pass up this 66 Red Eye. She's a 90 year old in very good condition. Better than I hoped to find. Needs a few little parts, belt of course, bobbin winder tire, etc. and a regular presser foot! That one was gone. I hope Billy can fill my list. I will pm him and ask. Can't wait to sew on this sweet thing. :thumbup:
90 year old 66 Red Eye
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02-22-2011, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by FarmStitcher
Well, just got my first treadle machine! I know, I wanted a 15-88 but I couldn't pass up this 66 Red Eye. She's a 90 year old in very good condition. Better than I hoped to find. Needs a few little parts, belt of course, bobbin winder tire, etc. and a regular presser foot! That one was gone. I hope Billy can fill my list. I will pm him and ask. Can't wait to sew on this sweet thing. :thumbup:
02-22-2011, 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Miz Johnny I know you said you had come across a few New Home T No 3 machines. Did you ever try and sew with any of them? I printed out a New Home manual, I think you sent me the link, but it is not the T No 3, similar but not the same. Anyway, I can not get the machine to pick up the shuttle thread. I have tried a different needle, got some Boye #4, which is what I think it should use. Also, tried a Schmetz, still can't get it to pick up the shuttle thread. I tried turning the needle and threading from different angles, but no luck. Does any one have a T No 3 machine? I really need to see the threading diagram, but I think even if I'd threaded it wrong it should pick up the shuttle thread?
The T No 3 has a long wire that loops and runs all the way down the face into a little tiny tension spring. It also has a funny looped thread guide right next to the tension spring. I am not sure how to thread this machine, I have never seen one like it. Anyone know? I will take a picture later of the face and post the picture. Billy do you have one?
Nancy
The T No 3 has a long wire that loops and runs all the way down the face into a little tiny tension spring. It also has a funny looped thread guide right next to the tension spring. I am not sure how to thread this machine, I have never seen one like it. Anyone know? I will take a picture later of the face and post the picture. Billy do you have one?
Nancy
02-22-2011, 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by FarmStitcher
Well, just got my first treadle machine! I know, I wanted a 15-88 but I couldn't pass up this 66 Red Eye. She's a 90 year old in very good condition. Better than I hoped to find. Needs a few little parts, belt of course, bobbin winder tire, etc. and a regular presser foot! That one was gone. I hope Billy can fill my list. I will pm him and ask. Can't wait to sew on this sweet thing. :thumbup:
02-22-2011, 02:08 PM
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What a pretty find!! Can't wait till you get her going.
Originally Posted by FarmStitcher
Well, just got my first treadle machine! I know, I wanted a 15-88 but I couldn't pass up this 66 Red Eye. She's a 90 year old in very good condition. Better than I hoped to find. Needs a few little parts, belt of course, bobbin winder tire, etc. and a regular presser foot! That one was gone. I hope Billy can fill my list. I will pm him and ask. Can't wait to sew on this sweet thing. :thumbup:
02-22-2011, 02:14 PM
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Can you help? this machine needs a #6 round leather belt. It's a Willcox and Gibbs machine. what's the best way to clean her up as well? Need instruction book...
02-22-2011, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by FarmStitcher
Well, just got my first treadle machine! I know, I wanted a 15-88 but I couldn't pass up this 66 Red Eye. She's a 90 year old in very good condition. Better than I hoped to find. Needs a few little parts, belt of course, bobbin winder tire, etc. and a regular presser foot! That one was gone. I hope Billy can fill my list. I will pm him and ask. Can't wait to sew on this sweet thing. :thumbup:
02-22-2011, 02:39 PM
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FarmStitcher your Redeye is gorgeous. I have two like that and I've been treadling away today on them. I have them both in one room so I just turn my chair around and play on one for a while than switch to the other. I need a tire for one of the bobbin winders and am hoping Billy has some for sale. Enjoy your machine.
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