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Originally Posted by Grandmother23
Originally Posted by MrsBoats
Another question, if I may...
Since decals come up so often , is there a site somewhere with a comprehensive list of decals, hopefully with pictures?
Since decals come up so often , is there a site somewhere with a comprehensive list of decals, hopefully with pictures?
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She a beauty. Have you sewn on her yet?
Originally Posted by Lori Peercy
Originally Posted by Grandmother23
Originally Posted by MrsBoats
Another question, if I may...
Since decals come up so often , is there a site somewhere with a comprehensive list of decals, hopefully with pictures?
Since decals come up so often , is there a site somewhere with a comprehensive list of decals, hopefully with pictures?
These were issued around 1909-1913. Here is a link to info on your machine: http://www.sewnuts.com/9w/singer9w.htm
And Billy's information on the Singer 9W versus Wheeler and Wilson (W&W). http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-68739-1.htm
Yours isn't from 1897. Check your serial number again which on the Singer 9W (which you have) is found in the back. on a plate.
You have a very pretty machine! The decals are in good shape too. Congrats!
Here is a photo of my sad Singer 9W.
Originally Posted by RayneBowBrite
Hi, after posting this is the main section, I was told how to post in this area LOL (I'm very new here)
So, my OP was along the lines that I had picked up two treadles off CL's for $50. ($25 per treadle)
I have figured out one is a Singer #27, that was pretty easy, already wound a bobbin, threaded and sewed on it last night, no instructions, it all clicked in my head LOL (after a good oiling) .
The other...I am having a heck of of time with. Says "Queen" on the arm, not "new' "the" or any other words, just Queen LOL (I have been trying like mad to figure out what it is)
I attached pictures of both machines, The drawers we're filled with all sorts of things...I'll have to post pics of some of those things as well! Have NO idea of what most the stuff is...
I did find a certificate of warranty for the queen sewing machine, I can try to take a pic of it...but its in REALLY rough shape, The date on it was Oct. 22nd 1900. Had a 5 yr warranty!!!! :lol: Also had The White Sewing Company on the slip of paper.
And a lil introduction about me, I am 26, I stay home with my 4 kids, ages ~ almost 5yr, one will be 3 at the end of August, a 16month old and a 4 month old. I started sewing a couple years ago, picked up a Pfaff 4240. My grandma gave me her Husqvarna Freesia, and my grandpa surprised me with a Brother machine.
Sorry for the massive post, all 4 kids are mellow and chill, and I can type with out holding a kid lol Hopefully it makes sense, I am a lil scattered brain, on day two of not smoking, and totally cut out drinking Mountain Dew as well,(one my 3rd cup of coffee) taking up treadling as my new habit, its easy to do even with the kids awake, and they like pushing the pedal :)
So, my OP was along the lines that I had picked up two treadles off CL's for $50. ($25 per treadle)
I have figured out one is a Singer #27, that was pretty easy, already wound a bobbin, threaded and sewed on it last night, no instructions, it all clicked in my head LOL (after a good oiling) .
The other...I am having a heck of of time with. Says "Queen" on the arm, not "new' "the" or any other words, just Queen LOL (I have been trying like mad to figure out what it is)
I attached pictures of both machines, The drawers we're filled with all sorts of things...I'll have to post pics of some of those things as well! Have NO idea of what most the stuff is...
I did find a certificate of warranty for the queen sewing machine, I can try to take a pic of it...but its in REALLY rough shape, The date on it was Oct. 22nd 1900. Had a 5 yr warranty!!!! :lol: Also had The White Sewing Company on the slip of paper.
And a lil introduction about me, I am 26, I stay home with my 4 kids, ages ~ almost 5yr, one will be 3 at the end of August, a 16month old and a 4 month old. I started sewing a couple years ago, picked up a Pfaff 4240. My grandma gave me her Husqvarna Freesia, and my grandpa surprised me with a Brother machine.
Sorry for the massive post, all 4 kids are mellow and chill, and I can type with out holding a kid lol Hopefully it makes sense, I am a lil scattered brain, on day two of not smoking, and totally cut out drinking Mountain Dew as well,(one my 3rd cup of coffee) taking up treadling as my new habit, its easy to do even with the kids awake, and they like pushing the pedal :)
:)
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Featherweight smell
I removed the smell of rotten meat from a refrigerator that was turned off, of an apartment we moved into with fish tank charcoal. It is the only thing that worked, and I tried every thing from every one. [most are trashed becouse of the smell.]
If you want to kill the spores from the horse glue that was applied to the inside to hold the lining in place try this. Take the lining out, wash the inside with peroxide [it kills the germs in the back of the ambulance after a run, and it is cheap] let it dry in the sun. Then glue it back in. I would replace the lining also. Then make a small sack like an old tobacco bag fill with charcoal and leave it inside. If you live in a humid area, make another bag with rice in it. The rice will adsorb the moister. Both bags need to be able to “breath” to work, make out of a loose weave cotton fabric. You can also replace the oil pad with craft felt.
I removed the smell of rotten meat from a refrigerator that was turned off, of an apartment we moved into with fish tank charcoal. It is the only thing that worked, and I tried every thing from every one. [most are trashed becouse of the smell.]
If you want to kill the spores from the horse glue that was applied to the inside to hold the lining in place try this. Take the lining out, wash the inside with peroxide [it kills the germs in the back of the ambulance after a run, and it is cheap] let it dry in the sun. Then glue it back in. I would replace the lining also. Then make a small sack like an old tobacco bag fill with charcoal and leave it inside. If you live in a humid area, make another bag with rice in it. The rice will adsorb the moister. Both bags need to be able to “breath” to work, make out of a loose weave cotton fabric. You can also replace the oil pad with craft felt.
Originally Posted by Lori Peercy
I didn't know any other way to get the pictures on this thread.I finally got my pictures loaded into my computer. Here are pictures of my new machine. By the serial number it was built in 1897. What model number is it? It came with a drawer full of attatchments. Thanks for looking
Nancy
Actually the 9W's that had a serial number that started with a 'W' were suppose to be made about 1911. The 9W's without the letter were serial numbers taken from the Wheeler & Wilson factory that Singer just bought out. Those numbers were not recorded with Singer, they are not sequential Singer numbers, and there is no way to date those machines except by using history. But those numbers were the ones Singer used prior to the issue of the numbers starting with 'W's so your machine is somewhere between 1905 and 1911.
Again if you want to look at my machines, my 9W is on page 265, and my actual Wheeler and Wilson is on page 419.
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pure citrus orange air freshener for glue removal
Lowes employees told my son they tried every thing in the store to remove sticker and tape glue. This is the best they found. Spray it on and leave it for a few minutes. Then whipe it off, but you have to “let it work its thing”. I used it on a FW table to remove a long time sticker after removing the top of the sticker. I also removed gum from the leg of my pants with it, took it all off. You better like the orange smell, use sparely.
Lowes employees told my son they tried every thing in the store to remove sticker and tape glue. This is the best they found. Spray it on and leave it for a few minutes. Then whipe it off, but you have to “let it work its thing”. I used it on a FW table to remove a long time sticker after removing the top of the sticker. I also removed gum from the leg of my pants with it, took it all off. You better like the orange smell, use sparely.
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needle size
I am reading that a lot of you can not find needles for your machines. I know it is possible to change the height of the needle bar in timing the hook in the machine if it takes a different legenth . If it needs a fatter needle then retime the hook to fit. It seems logical to me, am I wrong?
I am reading that a lot of you can not find needles for your machines. I know it is possible to change the height of the needle bar in timing the hook in the machine if it takes a different legenth . If it needs a fatter needle then retime the hook to fit. It seems logical to me, am I wrong?
Originally Posted by Phyllis nm
needle size
I am reading that a lot of you can not find needles for your machines. I know it is possible to change the height of the needle bar in timing the hook in the machine if it takes a different legenth . If it needs a fatter needle then retime the hook to fit. It seems logical to me, am I wrong?
I am reading that a lot of you can not find needles for your machines. I know it is possible to change the height of the needle bar in timing the hook in the machine if it takes a different legenth . If it needs a fatter needle then retime the hook to fit. It seems logical to me, am I wrong?
Nancy
I was kinda bummed having a hard time sewing on my 66. I couldn't figure out what went wrong. The tension knob is in the same place as always, but the stitching looks awful. Unthreaded it, took the bobbin out, put it back in and rethreaded it...same thing.
Before I had a chance to post my issue, someone else posted to thread the needle from right to left, I know I went from left to right. When I get home from work, I'll rethread it and thread the needle from the right and see if it's fixed.
I haven't mentioned it lately, but not only is this board and it's members awesome, but I love this shop too!
Before I had a chance to post my issue, someone else posted to thread the needle from right to left, I know I went from left to right. When I get home from work, I'll rethread it and thread the needle from the right and see if it's fixed.
I haven't mentioned it lately, but not only is this board and it's members awesome, but I love this shop too!
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