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Can anyone tell me how I might remove rust from the metal portions of this singer...This was my Grandmother's and stored in damp basement for yrs...She works and body in great condition.
[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. [quote]
Monica what year is your 328K?
Nancy
Monica what year is your 328K?
Nancy
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
I have been amazed too at how those old Singer 66s can just sew through layers of jean material with no problems.
Yesterday, I finished some Easter projects, little wall hangings with my Betty, Davis Vertical Feed. Love to put my bindings on with that machine! Now hubby and I have to get her cabinet re-done. The veneer is all coming off and bubbled -- that is the only machine in the house with a really bad cabinet! Monica, I am so glad you pointed me in the direction of that machine -- love it!
I wanted to tell you guys I found a problem with the Ritz class 66 bobbins I got from Wal Mart. They work fine in the 66 and 99, but you can not wind them. They won't fit on the bobbin winder post. I guess, I haven't tried to wind one of those bobbins before! So, back to finding vintage bobbins, or maybe these are just a bad batch? Anyway else tried to wind one of the 66's from Wal Mart on a vintage machine?
Nancy
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
I have been amazed too at how those old Singer 66s can just sew through layers of jean material with no problems.
Yesterday, I finished some Easter projects, little wall hangings with my Betty, Davis Vertical Feed. Love to put my bindings on with that machine! Now hubby and I have to get her cabinet re-done. The veneer is all coming off and bubbled -- that is the only machine in the house with a really bad cabinet! Monica, I am so glad you pointed me in the direction of that machine -- love it!
I wanted to tell you guys I found a problem with the Ritz class 66 bobbins I got from Wal Mart. They work fine in the 66 and 99, but you can not wind them. They won't fit on the bobbin winder post. I guess, I haven't tried to wind one of those bobbins before! So, back to finding vintage bobbins, or maybe these are just a bad batch? Anyway else tried to wind one of the 66's from Wal Mart on a vintage machine?
Nancy
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Mine is a Singer 237 zig zag and treadles beautifully, I sew the
treadle belt together with waxed dental floss.
Sharon
I like your dental floss technique. I used it on my 201 and that is my quietest treadle/machine that I own. From here on out, I will be using dental floss.
treadle belt together with waxed dental floss.
Sharon
I like your dental floss technique. I used it on my 201 and that is my quietest treadle/machine that I own. From here on out, I will be using dental floss.
Nancy
Originally Posted by hobbykat1955
I just bought the Metal Class 66 Singer's at Joann's and they wouldn't wind on my machine either...hold to small but I was able to wind them on my 301. I'm wondering if I should buy a bobbin winder and if they would wind on one of those?
Nancy
Originally Posted by purplefiend
Mpeters1200,
For machine quilting I've found that the Singer 15-90,91 are better for quilting; especially free motion quilting. I have a Singer 201 and 66, I don't have much luck free motion quilting with either, the 15-90 is wonderful for that. I have done straight line quilting with the 201 and it did a great job.
Sharon W.
For machine quilting I've found that the Singer 15-90,91 are better for quilting; especially free motion quilting. I have a Singer 201 and 66, I don't have much luck free motion quilting with either, the 15-90 is wonderful for that. I have done straight line quilting with the 201 and it did a great job.
Sharon W.
Nancy
Originally Posted by Kathie S.
Judy I need a bobbin plate for me blackside. Is there any chance that you may have an extra one to sell? Kathie
Did you get your 27 working?
Nancy
Originally Posted by sewbizgirl
But she said it's a Lotus, so it's what the ISMACS site calls "Egyptian" and says was made only to 1906. Obviously, not... ISMACS may need to be updated.
Nancy
Nancy
Originally Posted by QuiltnCowgirl
Take a look at the cool colors of this vintage Brother machine. Please tell me I'm not the only one who can just see a whole room decorated in those colors with the machine being the focal point. LOL
http://fresno.craigslist.org/hsh/2341372738.html
http://fresno.craigslist.org/hsh/2341372738.html
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