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03-04-2011, 05:03 AM
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I am new to the older machines. I did bring home a singer treadle a few weeks ago and last night finally got up enough nerve to clean the serial number plate. I looked at the singer sn site and if I read it right I have a C series (records lost)-of course. Issued beginning 1918. The serial number on my machine is G598363 but the numbers at singer have more digits. Did I look it up right?
03-04-2011, 05:12 AM
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cabbagepatchkid wrote:
Check out The Treadle Lady's site: http://treadlelady.com/.
She has lots of information (I recommend the little booklet that she sells. For $8.00, it's worth every penny) about these old gals. She also has some very informative videos on her You Tube channel.
Thanks so much for this link, I ordered the book and am going to watch her videos too!
I looked at the manual and it states that there was a five year warranty, but doesn't say anywhere who made the machine. No company name in the book at all. The manual is crumbling and I think it may be missing a few pages, so I copied it so that I don't have to keep touching it.
I looked in the attachment box and found that the attachments were made by the Greist mfg co.
I found some interesting links about them at the Smithsonian. There is a manual of their attachments and how to use them here:
[url]http://www.sil.si.edu/DigitalCollections/Trade-Literature/Sewing-Machines/NMAHTEX/0215/imagepages/image1.htm[url]
And here is a booklet about machines they made, it says that they also made improved Singer machines-
[url]http://www.sil.si.edu/DigitalCollections/Trade-Literature/Sewing-Machines/NMAHTEX/2710/imagepages/image1.htm[url]
But I still don't know if they made mine or if someone else did. I have a photo of the bobbin, could anyone tell me what kind it is so maybe I can find a few?
And also a photo of the needle in it- it is huge compared to a standard needle made today, I would also like to know what kind it is so I might find a few.
I really appreciate all your help!!
Check out The Treadle Lady's site: http://treadlelady.com/.
She has lots of information (I recommend the little booklet that she sells. For $8.00, it's worth every penny) about these old gals. She also has some very informative videos on her You Tube channel.
Thanks so much for this link, I ordered the book and am going to watch her videos too!
I looked at the manual and it states that there was a five year warranty, but doesn't say anywhere who made the machine. No company name in the book at all. The manual is crumbling and I think it may be missing a few pages, so I copied it so that I don't have to keep touching it.
I looked in the attachment box and found that the attachments were made by the Greist mfg co.
I found some interesting links about them at the Smithsonian. There is a manual of their attachments and how to use them here:
[url]http://www.sil.si.edu/DigitalCollections/Trade-Literature/Sewing-Machines/NMAHTEX/0215/imagepages/image1.htm[url]
And here is a booklet about machines they made, it says that they also made improved Singer machines-
[url]http://www.sil.si.edu/DigitalCollections/Trade-Literature/Sewing-Machines/NMAHTEX/2710/imagepages/image1.htm[url]
But I still don't know if they made mine or if someone else did. I have a photo of the bobbin, could anyone tell me what kind it is so maybe I can find a few?
And also a photo of the needle in it- it is huge compared to a standard needle made today, I would also like to know what kind it is so I might find a few.
I really appreciate all your help!!
03-04-2011, 05:22 AM
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Thank you Irishrose, how did you do that? I love taking pictures and sharing, and I love the helpfulness of everyone here. A sweet spirit is so apparent. Because I'm not techno savy, I appreciate the simplicity of these vintage beauties more than than the bell & whistles of my Janome. I can't wait to get her going.
Annie
Annie
03-04-2011, 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by irishrose
Hootannie (page 757) couldn't transfer her pics. Let's see if this works. Billy or others, it's a 15-90 she needs parts for.
Hootannie, I hope you don't mind. These guys love pictures.
Hootannie, I hope you don't mind. These guys love pictures.
Nancy
03-04-2011, 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
Here's pics of my new girl. My friend has generously given her to me on an open ended "use her as long as you want" loan.
Nancy
03-04-2011, 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
And here's my other girls. The 403 was my Mom's. I inherited it when she passed away in 2007. It means a lot to me in ways I can't begin to describe to have it and be sewing with it. She's named Nancy, after my Mom, of course.
The Featherweight was given to me by my parents Christmas 1972 when I was 12 yrs old. I've lugged her all over the place the last 30+ years, but knew not to ever get rid of her. She's named with my childhood nickname, Sheri.
The Featherweight was given to me by my parents Christmas 1972 when I was 12 yrs old. I've lugged her all over the place the last 30+ years, but knew not to ever get rid of her. She's named with my childhood nickname, Sheri.
Nancy
03-04-2011, 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by dirty1mom
I am new to the older machines. I did bring home a singer treadle a few weeks ago and last night finally got up enough nerve to clean the serial number plate. I looked at the singer sn site and if I read it right I have a C series (records lost)-of course. Issued beginning 1918. The serial number on my machine is G598363 but the numbers at singer have more digits. Did I look it up right?
Nancy
03-04-2011, 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted by JaKnits
cabbagepatchkid wrote:
And also a photo of the needle in it- it is huge compared to a standard needle made today, I would also like to know what kind it is so I might find a few.
I really appreciate all your help!!
And also a photo of the needle in it- it is huge compared to a standard needle made today, I would also like to know what kind it is so I might find a few.
I really appreciate all your help!!
Nancy
03-04-2011, 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Quiltncowgirl, I love your 403a and FW! Two of my many favorite type machines! I have a 503a that I love to use for decorative stitches and monogramming!
Nancy
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03-04-2011, 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by JaneK
Hi all,
Well in addition to my fabulous 319 from the estate sale last weekend, I got my FW in the mail yesterday. It looks to be in pretty good shape, but is not sewing, yet:) I need to oil it and make sure the bobbin case finger is in the right place, as well as clean it. It seems there is a lot of gunky ,orangish buildup in the bobbin case area, and essentially all over.I believe it's old oil. What should I use to clean the gunky stuff off. I don't really want to do the entire dismantle , if I don't have to.. What gets this old oil/greasy mess off without damaging the machine or finish?
Thanks much,
Jane
Well in addition to my fabulous 319 from the estate sale last weekend, I got my FW in the mail yesterday. It looks to be in pretty good shape, but is not sewing, yet:) I need to oil it and make sure the bobbin case finger is in the right place, as well as clean it. It seems there is a lot of gunky ,orangish buildup in the bobbin case area, and essentially all over.I believe it's old oil. What should I use to clean the gunky stuff off. I don't really want to do the entire dismantle , if I don't have to.. What gets this old oil/greasy mess off without damaging the machine or finish?
Thanks much,
Jane
Nancy
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