Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
Originally Posted by deplaylady
I am the new owner of a 99K! $40 from CL - I posted pictures in my other topic I started yesterday. I'm going to need a new cord, but I am tempted to put a crank on it. Not sure how hard it would be or if it makes sense. I guess I'm going to have to start naming machines - I have a FW coming home next week, too.
Nancy
Originally Posted by Suzi
32 machines??? Great Heavens - where do you keep them all? Have you sewn on all of them?
Clone or not - I don't care as long as that perfect little straight stitch keeps coming from the one that lives here with me. I have 6 (as I mentioned earlier): an Arlington treadle complete with coffin top, a Singer Red-eye treadle, a Singer in a bentwood case, a New Home in a table, a Singer Stylist and my favorite - the Challenge. I know I'm going to keep looking but whatever I find will have to be super special 'cause I have no more room. Remind me that I said that when I find the next one .............
Clone or not - I don't care as long as that perfect little straight stitch keeps coming from the one that lives here with me. I have 6 (as I mentioned earlier): an Arlington treadle complete with coffin top, a Singer Red-eye treadle, a Singer in a bentwood case, a New Home in a table, a Singer Stylist and my favorite - the Challenge. I know I'm going to keep looking but whatever I find will have to be super special 'cause I have no more room. Remind me that I said that when I find the next one .............
I use every one of my machines, but a 1930 New Home - Light Running - that needs a friction motor, and a second New Home T No 3 from 1926 that needs the same type of friction motor.
I just finished tonight doing some piecing with my 66-6 that we saved to use as a parts machine - I have a very hard time parting out a machine - actually, I have NEVER parted out a machine! They all get fixed! Geeze, do I have a problem! But Wow that 66 sews perfectly! Pictured on page 1004.
There are quite a few people on here who have a lot more machines than I have -- Miz Johnny, I think has a couple hundred!
Nancy
Originally Posted by miriam
Originally Posted by olebat
Originally Posted by miriam
Originally Posted by olebat
What I viewed on line, and the description of the machine sounded like a portable.
- cheap too.
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by Minnesota newbie
Anyone know much about 31-15 singer I picked it up today.runs great,have to get manual for this one also.This is an addiction getting these old machines.Ha AG489603 came with taable that holds motor,machine,thread holder,wide foot pedal and on/off switch
Nancy
Originally Posted by jljack
Originally Posted by olebat
OMG, what do I do now? What I viewed on line, and the description of the machine sounded like a portable. (Wooden case was mentioned, not wooden cabinet.) I didn't need another cabinet either, but I'm tickled to have it. I guess I still need to look for a portable 301. I also need a good chain stitch machine, so I'll continue to watch the sales, and when able, hit the thrift stores and antique shops. Never know what I'll drag home next.
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Originally Posted by chris_quilts
Unique sewing cabinet got today. It has Duncan Phyfe looking feet and is something I've not seen before. Any guesses as to it's age? Just curious.
Originally Posted by luce321
Nancy, your monthly mini is so pretty and colorful, but what is it. Is it a mini quilt? Also, your machine is beautiful, happy for you.
Lucy
Lucy
Nancy
Originally Posted by jpete523
Randa ...
If your Dressmaker has a serial number with JA then it's probably a clone just like Bojangles explained. If not, then call White, they answer "Viking, Pfaff", and they can research the number and tell you when it was manufactured and possibly the location. Their number is 1-800-446-2333.
I was sure my Dressmaker was a clone because it looks just like a Singer 15. It has a side mounted tension knob, a knob on top to release the pressure foot pressure, and a dial marked "normal, silk, embroidery" which drops the feed dogs. I thought "Yay! FMQ!!" But I couldn't find a JA serial number on it. It's serial number is all numerals. So I called White and sure enough it was made by White in 1957 probably in Cleveland, Ohio. I like finding out a machine's heritage when I can so I think it's fun to have a date and maker.
Good luck on finding out about yours.
Jan
If your Dressmaker has a serial number with JA then it's probably a clone just like Bojangles explained. If not, then call White, they answer "Viking, Pfaff", and they can research the number and tell you when it was manufactured and possibly the location. Their number is 1-800-446-2333.
I was sure my Dressmaker was a clone because it looks just like a Singer 15. It has a side mounted tension knob, a knob on top to release the pressure foot pressure, and a dial marked "normal, silk, embroidery" which drops the feed dogs. I thought "Yay! FMQ!!" But I couldn't find a JA serial number on it. It's serial number is all numerals. So I called White and sure enough it was made by White in 1957 probably in Cleveland, Ohio. I like finding out a machine's heritage when I can so I think it's fun to have a date and maker.
Good luck on finding out about yours.
Jan
Now as far as Dressmaker, several companies had a machine they called Dressmaker or Dressmaker something. In fact, there is a very cheap Brother I think Wal Mart sells today called a Dressmaker. Anyway, the way you know for sure is that tension disk. Only Singers or Singer clones had that tension disk located on the face.
Does this help?
Nancy
15 clone see tension disk on face of the machine
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15 clone - no tension disk on head facing you like all other machines
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Originally Posted by jpete523
Nancy,
Do you have any knowledge about Western Electric sewing machines? I have a wonderful chainstitch with a hand crank that is badged Western Electric. But I am clueless about how to thread it. It was threaded when I bought it but it's not correct because the stitch knots up when you sew. It looks a lot like a Wilcox and Gibbs. Maybe I could use a W & G threading diagram? Thank you for your help!
Jan
Do you have any knowledge about Western Electric sewing machines? I have a wonderful chainstitch with a hand crank that is badged Western Electric. But I am clueless about how to thread it. It was threaded when I bought it but it's not correct because the stitch knots up when you sew. It looks a lot like a Wilcox and Gibbs. Maybe I could use a W & G threading diagram? Thank you for your help!
Jan
Nancy
Here is some information on the Wilcox and Gibbs and how to thread one. http://www.sewalot.com/willcox_gibbs.htm
Originally Posted by sew wishful
Thanks, Jan...here's a pic of mine:
Nancy
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