Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
Speaking of Mz Johnny and Billy, they have not been in the shop in a while, hope they are just busy, not sick or anything!
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
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
Anyone know where I might get bobbins for a 1963 Husqvarna Viking 19E? Thanks
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I love that aqua Morse. I wish one would pop up in a garage sale here.
Where can I order a 1930s Art Deco handle for a cabinet door? I bought a dressing table minus the mirror. It may make a nice desk for my 301. It's missing one handle and needs a good cleaning. The seller delivered it. His wife said it would fit in their van. Uh huh. I heard the casters coming down the street. He walked it around the block and carried it into the house. How nice!
Where can I order a 1930s Art Deco handle for a cabinet door? I bought a dressing table minus the mirror. It may make a nice desk for my 301. It's missing one handle and needs a good cleaning. The seller delivered it. His wife said it would fit in their van. Uh huh. I heard the casters coming down the street. He walked it around the block and carried it into the house. How nice!
ok, I need some help in locating the serial no or model no on a new home sewing machine. It's an older model in a cabinet. I need to try to find a manual needles etc. So any help that anyone can give me would be most appreciated.
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Originally Posted by Suzi
Originally Posted by jpete523
Suzi,
Arachnesobsession's information can be found at www.community.webshots.com/user/arachnesobsession on her homepage Webshots. Choose her albums, page 1, scroll about halfway down and look in the right column for "White SMC Badge Names". It's 2 pages of alphabetized names so it's easy to search the name you want. I was amazed at the names I recognized. If all else fails, you can Google her name and get there. Oh, and you're welcome.
Jan
Arachnesobsession's information can be found at www.community.webshots.com/user/arachnesobsession on her homepage Webshots. Choose her albums, page 1, scroll about halfway down and look in the right column for "White SMC Badge Names". It's 2 pages of alphabetized names so it's easy to search the name you want. I was amazed at the names I recognized. If all else fails, you can Google her name and get there. Oh, and you're welcome.
Jan
Thank you Billy
I have a FW and a vintage treadle Singer 1890's. Both machines are operational.
I have a lot to learn about the treadle. Had it serviced and a new belt put on it got it threaded finally got the feet to going right and sewed a few seams with it. This has been about 6 months ago. Have not used it again.
I do want to make a small quilt using it so when I have the time and inclination I am sure you will be hearing from me.
Look forward to reading more.
I have a FW and a vintage treadle Singer 1890's. Both machines are operational.
I have a lot to learn about the treadle. Had it serviced and a new belt put on it got it threaded finally got the feet to going right and sewed a few seams with it. This has been about 6 months ago. Have not used it again.
I do want to make a small quilt using it so when I have the time and inclination I am sure you will be hearing from me.
Look forward to reading more.
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My neighbor just came to the door. Do I know anyone who wants a sewing machine? It's a Singer in a cabinet. He doesn't know the age. I hope it's a plastic one so I can get it operational and pass it on. Now I'm curious, but I have to be patient.
OK - now I'm really in a quandry. Remember a few pages back when I told you about the antique Singer treadle that was a total disaster? Well, the seller emailed and said to come pick it up if I still want it for the offer I quoted (which was $25, by the way). Hubby and I talk about it in spurts - such as: 'poor thing - not much could be done with it' and 'nobody will want it', 'redoing it will destroy it's antique status', etc. I am NEVER indecisive about things and rarely ask for help but this time I just can't make up my mind. #1 - I have no room, #2 - hubby said he won't touch it (although I know he will eventually). Sorry for leaning on you guys - but - what do you think you would do??
Originally Posted by Suzi
OK - now I'm really in a quandry. Remember a few pages back when I told you about the antique Singer treadle that was a total disaster? Well, the seller emailed and said to come pick it up if I still want it for the offer I quoted (which was $25, by the way). Hubby and I talk about it in spurts - such as: 'poor thing - not much could be done with it' and 'nobody will want it', 'redoing it will destroy it's antique status', etc. I am NEVER indecisive about things and rarely ask for help but this time I just can't make up my mind. #1 - I have no room, #2 - hubby said he won't touch it (although I know he will eventually). Sorry for leaning on you guys - but - what do you think you would do??
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