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03-11-2011, 04:52 PM

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TacoMama

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Well, I don't know if it is a "fiddle base machine" or not...and I've never put a picture on here. Would have to learn how to do that!

03-11-2011, 05:04 PM

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cabbagepatchkid

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Originally Posted by jan on 446

I have been lurking on this site for a few days. I finally signed up today.
I knew I had one old machine in cabinet and one cabinet without machine. I went in basement to check on the machine that I had thinking it was an old Singer. It is a Free#5 and in good condition meaning no rust just dirty. Needs new belt and the thread spool holder is missing. The the plate on it has patent numbers, I don't think there were any patent pending dates on it. I will take pics soon and post them. Decals are in great shape. The cabinet is the parlor kind with doors on the front.
Then I decided to open the cabinet with no machine and found a Singer machine in it! The only number I could find was H1655682. Decals are nice. I'll do more checking later and also send pics.

Welcome to the forum!! What a surprise to find a machine in the "empty"parlor cabinet. I looked up the serial number for you and it looks like your Singer is a model 15 with a manufacture date of October 1, 1907. You can look it up on this site: http://www.singerco.com/support/serial_numbers.html

I have a model 66 in a parlor cabinet. Here is a cute YouTube video, by Treadle Lady, showing her parlor cabinet and how to use the machine: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fi8a_OHUv1M

03-11-2011, 05:07 PM

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cabbagepatchkid

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Originally Posted by TacoMama

Well, I don't know if it is a "fiddle base machine" or not...and I've never put a picture on here. Would have to learn how to do that!

I can help you learn to get your pictures on here. It's easy if the pictures are already on your computer.

03-11-2011, 05:10 PM

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TacoMama

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It's not on my computer yet and I will have to take a picture after supper. Hubby had surgery and I need to get his supper ready now. I do see the "file attachment" under this box, so maybe I can do it after while.

03-11-2011, 05:33 PM

#11825

Kitzone

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I have a Singer 206K and use it quite frequently. It is an excelllent machine for sewing canvas and leather. It takes special 206 X 13 needles, has reverse, zig zag, and the option to move the needle placement from left to right.

I have a copy of the manual if you need one.

Cool looking machine! What is the machine behind the 206K?

Nancy

Nancy, that was one of my lucky finds. It's a 1874 Singer Mother of Pearl. It came from North Carolina from a wonderful lady that was moving to Florida. I was thrilled that she was willing to take the time out of her busy schedule to ship it to me.

Thank you Miz Johnny for the treadle suggestion for my 206K : ) I have been searching for a new case and never thought about putting it into a treadle base!!

Judy

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03-11-2011, 06:29 PM

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Lostn51

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Here is a 66-3 that I am watching right now. This is one of the machines that is on my wish list and I wish it had a buy it now button.

eBay # 250786443241

Billy

That one is GORGEOUS!!! If I had the money I'd try to outbid you on this one, Billy!! :-)

I dont do eBay but I am going to have to bid on this one!!

Billy

03-11-2011, 06:57 PM

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jan on 446

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Thanks for the welcome and the information. I will be giving the Free#5 to my sil. It was her mother's (my mil) and I think it should belong to her as she learned to sew on it.
The other one, I picked up at a yard sale for $40 or $45 about 4 years ago. I just forgot it had a machine in it. I thought I had bought it for the cabinet! I thought I'd try to have it outfitted for my 3500 Janome. I think I will try to get it cleaned etc and see if it works. I would love to use it! I am new at this VSM stuff.
I am pretty sure I have gotten the bug for VSM's! I dream of them. I'll keep my eyes open for them to come up at Estate auctions and yard sales. We live in a very rural area and don't get to a city but once or twice every 4-6 months!

03-11-2011, 07:06 PM

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Kathie S.

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Nancy, that was one of my lucky finds. It's a 1874 Singer Mother of Pearl. It came from North Carolina from a wonderful lady that was moving to Florida. I was thrilled that she was willing to take the time out of her busy schedule to ship it to me.

That is one beautiful machine. If it ever needs a good home I know where it can go. lol Not only is that a pretty machine but the cat is beautiful also. Kathie( who also uses the name Cat on the internet).