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03-08-2011, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Ok you guys, I finally got my Free treadle in the house. Had to put this one behind the sofa in the entry. I am sorry the cabinet photos didn't come out real clear.
I moved my 15-88 into my sewing room! Yippeeeeeee! I finally made the commitment to have a treadle in the sewing room -- they are all over the house -- except the sewing room!
Nancy
I moved my 15-88 into my sewing room! Yippeeeeeee! I finally made the commitment to have a treadle in the sewing room -- they are all over the house -- except the sewing room!
Nancy
Some of the decals on mine changed from gold to silver - especially on the bed of the head. These were really worn, so maybe the couldn't handle the cleaner I used? I only tried cleaning stuff that a sister who collects vintage machines suggested.
My cabinet has the curved treadle cabinet with drawers.
03-08-2011, 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by dirty1mom
Sewbizgirl, I got the machine last night.
03-08-2011, 10:00 PM
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Originally Posted by QuilterGary
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/atq/2254757584.html
Has anyone heard of a Whippet sewing machine? If anyone is interested. I have heard of Whippet cars but not sewing machines.
Has anyone heard of a Whippet sewing machine? If anyone is interested. I have heard of Whippet cars but not sewing machines.
03-08-2011, 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
Originally Posted by Crossstitcher
Thank you Ms Johnny for the info to use the Singer 12. But, the bobbin in this machine doesn't have the little holes to thread. Still trying to figure it out.
Here are some pictures, I put a piece of tape on the little lever at the bobbin winder to show that it flips from right to left to lock the bobbin winder. On the hand wheel it has a button that you move to lock the wheel or loosen it to wind the bobbin. (something new to me). We can not find any numbers or dates any where on the machine or the irons. It has a wooden pitman rod and no skirt guard. If any of you have any ideas let us know.
Here are some pictures, I put a piece of tape on the little lever at the bobbin winder to show that it flips from right to left to lock the bobbin winder. On the hand wheel it has a button that you move to lock the wheel or loosen it to wind the bobbin. (something new to me). We can not find any numbers or dates any where on the machine or the irons. It has a wooden pitman rod and no skirt guard. If any of you have any ideas let us know.
http://www.sewmuse.co.uk/jones1.htm
03-08-2011, 10:19 PM
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[quote=HisPatchwork]
I absolutly love it! I finished the quilt top from a jelly roll today! {my Brother will probably get neglected}
I would love to see photos of your quilt. Please post!
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by HisPatchwork
Thank you everyone for your help and encouragement!
Congratulations HisPatchwork! You will not regret this journey!
Nancy
Congratulations HisPatchwork! You will not regret this journey!
Nancy
03-08-2011, 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by playswithcolor
I have my grandmothers Free No 5 treadle. I started cleaning up the head. Had to take a break due to hand issues. I know it will need a new treadle belt. I'm hoping that the drawers on the cabinet yield a few treasures. The treadle/cabinet is in my mothers garage. A relative tried to open the drawers and must not have known about the lock/release for the drawers. My first challenge will be getting the lock mechanism unjammed.
I remember this machine living infront of the baywindow of the farm house. That way she could sew and still keep an eye on what grandpa was doing down at the barn, silo and grainary.
My goal is to get her machine running so that I can piece and quilt a traditional scrappy quilt on in it in Grams memory.
I'm sure I will have questions.
I remember this machine living infront of the baywindow of the farm house. That way she could sew and still keep an eye on what grandpa was doing down at the barn, silo and grainary.
My goal is to get her machine running so that I can piece and quilt a traditional scrappy quilt on in it in Grams memory.
I'm sure I will have questions.
Congratulations! What is the serial number on your machine? We are trying to figure out ages of these machines!
Nancy
I haven't used mine since I need to find the little ball bearings for the pitman rod.
03-09-2011, 04:58 AM
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Ok, I am going to try to add photos of my "new" machine. I am using the craigslist photos since my camera died. Hope this works.
03-09-2011, 05:01 AM
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Sewbizgirl, I did it! Thanks for the good directions.
03-09-2011, 05:38 AM
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Originally Posted by dirty1mom
Sewbizgirl, I did it! Thanks for the good directions.
Maybe some others here can tell you more about what you bought.
03-09-2011, 05:51 AM
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Some of the abalone/mother-of-pearl inlay pieces are missing, but as I am cleaning I am uncovering a few more and the decals are really beginning to be gold again. So far I have not found too much info on the machine.
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