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02-26-2011, 03:20 PM
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[quote=Kathie S.][quote=denise d][quote=BoJangles][quote=denise d
I too have a 27 and need to learn how to operate it, but
I am afraid of the shuttle and to wind it also. Kathie[/quote]
Kathie, Just follow this tutorial that Donna Kohler made on winding a shuttle bobbin. That was what I did to learn how to wind my bobbin for my Davis NVF. I also only hold the thread and guided it while it is winding, like Donna does towards the end of this tutorial; it winds much better that way.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOu4-CG8RMU
I too have a 27 and need to learn how to operate it, but
I am afraid of the shuttle and to wind it also. Kathie[/quote]
Kathie, Just follow this tutorial that Donna Kohler made on winding a shuttle bobbin. That was what I did to learn how to wind my bobbin for my Davis NVF. I also only hold the thread and guided it while it is winding, like Donna does towards the end of this tutorial; it winds much better that way.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOu4-CG8RMU
02-26-2011, 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by emmah
Sorry I didn't get to this sooner, got sidetracked...majorly...by a visit to PA with family and to pick up three...3..sewing machines, two of them treadle and a singer 99k. Attached is the treadle base that I had before that is missing pitman.
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02-26-2011, 05:04 PM
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Oh if someone wants a nice 301A that came out of my personal collection then hit the classifieds.......
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02-26-2011, 05:10 PM
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Originally Posted by deema
Hey Billy! No questions, just wanted to share my new baby with you. Thanks to your cleaning tutorial, I felt confident in taking her apart for a thorough cleaning during which I was able to solve a loose/skipped stitch problem by finding some threads wrapped in the bobbin case base! Now she sews like a dream and purrs like a content, clean, oiled little kitten. ;) So thank you for all of the tute's you've done! I never would have been so brave without them!
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02-26-2011, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by deema
Hey Billy! No questions, just wanted to share my new baby with you. Thanks to your cleaning tutorial, I felt confident in taking her apart for a thorough cleaning during which I was able to solve a loose/skipped stitch problem by finding some threads wrapped in the bobbin case base! Now she sews like a dream and purrs like a content, clean, oiled little kitten. ;) So thank you for all of the tute's you've done! I never would have been so brave without them!
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02-26-2011, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Nancy, Why do you want another Singer 15s? Don't you own a Singer 66s? I wouldn't get another Singer 15, unless it was a Japanese made one. If you are going to just use the machine for piecing or straight stitch quilting use what you already have. If I remember correctly, you own a Davis, a White, a New Home, Pfaff, and some other gorgeous machines that will all will work for you. :)
I know, you are going to say our forequilter's did it without reverse! I can stitch in place by holding the fabric back or turning the stitch down to a tiny stitch in place! LOL!~ And you are right of course! Well, I haven't made an offer on the 15-90 - so, I am obviously thinking along the same lines!
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02-26-2011, 05:33 PM
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A 66-18 is a backtack model but do like I do and when you get to the end of the run with the needle up I lift the presserfoot and push the material back a 1/2" and sew back over the previous stitch.
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02-26-2011, 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Miz Johnny or Purplefiend, or anyone else who can be of help,
Who made the Majestic sewing machine? New Home or National?
And is New Home just a National?
Here is one on CLs: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/for/2236104979.html
I googled Majestic and some of the cabinets are very pretty, but the machines look older than this one on CLs.
Who made the Majestic sewing machine? New Home or National?
And is New Home just a National?
Here is one on CLs: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/scz/for/2236104979.html
I googled Majestic and some of the cabinets are very pretty, but the machines look older than this one on CLs.
New Home and National were two separate companies.
02-26-2011, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Monica, or any one in my area, here is a Model 15-90 that is pretty close to me. I love my 15-88 and really want another 15-88 because, I have mine set up exclusively for free motion quilting. Well, this 15-90, I know can have the motor removed and dropped into a treadle very easily.
What would be a fair price to offer him? I am not going to pay $75 for the machine as I got my 15-88 in her treadle for $45 - and she is in really nice shape.
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/atq/2235250801.html
Nancy
What would be a fair price to offer him? I am not going to pay $75 for the machine as I got my 15-88 in her treadle for $45 - and she is in really nice shape.
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/atq/2235250801.html
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02-26-2011, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by JaneK
Also some featherweight questions. I have the chance to get a white featherweight for a great price, but it's missing it's Singer emblem..Is there a place I can get a replacement (Billy?, anyone?) Also there was a book several members recommended for learning /fixing your featherweights..what is it called?
If you guys could help..I'd really appreciate it. I love this group! Will post photos of my 319w2 soon!
Jane :)
If you guys could help..I'd really appreciate it. I love this group! Will post photos of my 319w2 soon!
Jane :)
Here is my white FW.
Nancy
1964 White Featherweight
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