Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
04-22-2011, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Weedwoman
Been having so many storms have had computer unplugged and off but now I'm on again. Amazing how you get so used to being 'online' and almost have withdrawal without it.
Yesterday I had a fun day repairing and shortening jeans for my grandson. Did the zigzagging on my newer Brother and had to go for the Redeye 66 for the real work. It sewed through those quad seams like butter. Not even a hiccup. My grandsons fiance is wanting a machine and I told him to find her a vintage one that will outlast us all. So, I hope I have gotten another couple of youngens interested in the vintage machines. He wanted to see all my collection and even took pics so he could show ppl. I enjoyed talking about them and showing him how they worked.
Yesterday I had a fun day repairing and shortening jeans for my grandson. Did the zigzagging on my newer Brother and had to go for the Redeye 66 for the real work. It sewed through those quad seams like butter. Not even a hiccup. My grandsons fiance is wanting a machine and I told him to find her a vintage one that will outlast us all. So, I hope I have gotten another couple of youngens interested in the vintage machines. He wanted to see all my collection and even took pics so he could show ppl. I enjoyed talking about them and showing him how they worked.
04-22-2011, 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by emmah
Originally Posted by chris_quilts
Post is not about machines but vintage quilt tops. I was surprised today poking about in a "vintage resale " shop. Came across some unfinshed quilt tops. One of them was old, ragged, stained and tattered but also $150 more than the other top there which was in much better shape. However, the old, tatterd top had been hand pieced and the other one was machine pieced which apparently made all the difference in the prices. While both were beautiful, the one with fewer condition issues is the one I'd have bought if I had been buying one. I assume this would also have applied to any tops machine pieced on a vintage treadle, too.
04-22-2011, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Well I did something I said I would never ever do. I purchased a machine off ebay. My latest is a Singer 328K, that I want to use in treadle. I like to finish off my bindings with a decorative stitch. I have been using my daughter's Threadbanger T-30 which can handle this type of work so far, but I have been worried about the machine being able to continue to handle this load since the machine has plastic parts. So, I have been on a hunt for a machine to use in treadle that has cams for decorative stitching. I do hope that this machine will work out well for what I wish to use it for.
But you can cut the hole out bigger in the treadles top and make it work.
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04-22-2011, 01:00 PM
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[quote=vintagemotif]Well I did something I said I would never ever do. I purchased a machine off ebay. My latest is a Singer 328K, that I want to use in treadle. I like to finish off my bindings with a decorative stitch. I have been using my daughter's Threadbanger T-30 which can handle this type of work so far, but I have been worried about the machine being able to continue to handle this load since the machine has plastic parts. So, I have been on a hunt for a machine to use in treadle that has cams for decorative stitching. I do hope that this machine will work out well for what I wish to use it for.
Last night I cleaned it up and played with all the flat cams and decorative stitches by use of the motor.[quote]
I know folks who use and like this machine. The major complaints I have heard have to do with a weak motor, which you are bypassing by using it as a treadle. I seem to remember than you have to make some modifications in the bobbin winder in order to treadle it. Do keep in mind, though, that it does have plastic parts inside. All Singers past the 603 have plastic parts.
Last night I cleaned it up and played with all the flat cams and decorative stitches by use of the motor.[quote]
I know folks who use and like this machine. The major complaints I have heard have to do with a weak motor, which you are bypassing by using it as a treadle. I seem to remember than you have to make some modifications in the bobbin winder in order to treadle it. Do keep in mind, though, that it does have plastic parts inside. All Singers past the 603 have plastic parts.
04-22-2011, 01:02 PM
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Originally Posted by chris_quilts
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
I always have fun looking through the bins with all the vintage quilts. I never buy any though, just have fun seeing the fabrics and patterns that were used.
People (i.e., dealers) think they are worth more if they are hand made. The truth is, I'd much rather have one machine pieced--they hold up longer and in general, the workmanship is better.
I will now go and wait for the Quilt Police to show up at my door.
04-22-2011, 01:38 PM
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BoJangels the WB you have shown has a moter. Is this because of the year?
04-22-2011, 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Well I did something I said I would never ever do. I purchased a machine off ebay. My latest is a Singer 328K, that I want to use in treadle. I like to finish off my bindings with a decorative stitch. I have been using my daughter's Threadbanger T-30 which can handle this type of work so far, but I have been worried about the machine being able to continue to handle this load since the machine has plastic parts. So, I have been on a hunt for a machine to use in treadle that has cams for decorative stitching. I do hope that this machine will work out well for what I wish to use it for.
But you can cut the hole out bigger in the treadles top and make it work.
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04-22-2011, 02:27 PM
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[quote=Miz Johnny][quote=vintagemotif]Well I did something I said I would never ever do. I purchased a machine off ebay. My latest is a Singer 328K, that I want to use in treadle. I like to finish off my bindings with a decorative stitch. I have been using my daughter's Threadbanger T-30 which can handle this type of work so far, but I have been worried about the machine being able to continue to handle this load since the machine has plastic parts. So, I have been on a hunt for a machine to use in treadle that has cams for decorative stitching. I do hope that this machine will work out well for what I wish to use it for.
Last night I cleaned it up and played with all the flat cams and decorative stitches by use of the motor.
I know folks who use and like this machine. The major complaints I have heard have to do with a weak motor, which you are bypassing by using it as a treadle. I seem to remember than you have to make some modifications in the bobbin winder in order to treadle it. Do keep in mind, though, that it does have plastic parts inside. All Singers past the 603 have plastic parts.
I saw the one area with plastic after looking at the underside. I just love how they sell it as an "all metal machine". Yeah, so where did that one plastic part come from...geez... almost all metal is correct to say.
Last night I cleaned it up and played with all the flat cams and decorative stitches by use of the motor.
I know folks who use and like this machine. The major complaints I have heard have to do with a weak motor, which you are bypassing by using it as a treadle. I seem to remember than you have to make some modifications in the bobbin winder in order to treadle it. Do keep in mind, though, that it does have plastic parts inside. All Singers past the 603 have plastic parts.
04-22-2011, 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Well I did something I said I would never ever do. I purchased a machine off ebay. My latest is a Singer 328K, that I want to use in treadle. I like to finish off my bindings with a decorative stitch. I have been using my daughter's Threadbanger T-30 which can handle this type of work so far, but I have been worried about the machine being able to continue to handle this load since the machine has plastic parts. So, I have been on a hunt for a machine to use in treadle that has cams for decorative stitching. I do hope that this machine will work out well for what I wish to use it for.
But you can cut the hole out bigger in the treadles top and make it work.
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04-22-2011, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
Originally Posted by chris_quilts
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
I always have fun looking through the bins with all the vintage quilts. I never buy any though, just have fun seeing the fabrics and patterns that were used.
People (i.e., dealers) think they are worth more if they are hand made. The truth is, I'd much rather have one machine pieced--they hold up longer and in general, the workmanship is better.
I will now go and wait for the Quilt Police to show up at my door.
The pic is of a hand pieced top that was put together in the 30s or 40s but finally sandwiched and quilted about 2 years ago. The stitching was so fine, it was amazing to behold. The hand-pieced top in the resale shop was not so fine and the shop wanted more than $200. Colors are true in the picture. A lady bought it for $200 for just the top and have no idea how much the quilting cost her. The money ($200) went for charity so I consider it worth it.
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