Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
10-27-2011, 01:16 AM
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I made a separate post on repairs. I also added to what I put up earlier. Someone needs to add info on dating the machines. It might be good to add any links I missed. I bet I posted some more than once. I just pulled stuff out of archive emails between my sister and me. It should keep people busy...
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-163578-1.htm#4566890
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-163578-1.htm#4566890
10-27-2011, 03:06 AM
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Well I made a new topic for a WPA owned Singer 31-15 I picked up. I put it in the photo section, but still could not figure out how to tag it for VSMS. I looked at the "Add to topic list" tab at the top left after I posted it, but VSMS is not on the list. Hopefully someone can tag it. Here's a link for the time being:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-163581-1.htm#4567025
Steve
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-163581-1.htm#4567025
Steve
10-27-2011, 03:19 AM
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Originally Posted by deplaylady
I am going on a mystery quilting retreat in NH with my sister's next week. (There will be around 100 people total attending.) I've got my material all cut out (no clue what it will end up as, but hey, is a mystery!) Anyways, I am taking my featherweight for the first time.This was the original excuse I gave myself to buy it and so I thought I'd better spend some quality time with miss Daisy before we drive off on our trip. I don't know how I could have forgotten how nice she sews! And tonight for the first time I tried FMQ with my FW - and it came out beautifully! I'm not going to miss hauling the larger machines and worrying a the computer components. Sewing on this machine just kind of makes me smile. Anyone else bring older machines to retreats full of newer shinier models?
10-27-2011, 03:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Janis
Miriam, thanks for all of the information. I printed it off for future reference, and also some interesting reading. I really like learning about what to do with the vintage machines.
It's too bad there isn't a 'table of contents' for this site so we newbys would know where to look for certain information. It would be a job creating one, but helpful if one was made for some of the basic things we need to know how to do. Just a thought.....
It's too bad there isn't a 'table of contents' for this site so we newbys would know where to look for certain information. It would be a job creating one, but helpful if one was made for some of the basic things we need to know how to do. Just a thought.....
10-27-2011, 03:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Charlee
YAY!! I'm so glad she got here!! I have no doubt that you will work wondrous magic on her!
And....just totally uncalled for on my part...but I'm EXTREMELY jealous of those attachments!! :lol: ;)
And....just totally uncalled for on my part...but I'm EXTREMELY jealous of those attachments!! :lol: ;)
10-27-2011, 04:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
It feels good to be tinkering around again! I tire out real easy but with plenty of naps in between the playtime helps out.
Billy
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10-27-2011, 04:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Charlee
Originally Posted by deplaylady
I am going on a mystery quilting retreat in NH with my sister's next week. (There will be around 100 people total attending.) I've got my material all cut out (no clue what it will end up as, but hey, is a mystery!) Anyways, I am taking my featherweight for the first time.This was the original excuse I gave myself to buy it and so I thought I'd better spend some quality time with miss Daisy before we drive off on our trip. I don't know how I could have forgotten how nice she sews! And tonight for the first time I tried FMQ with my FW - and it came out beautifully! I'm not going to miss hauling the larger machines and worrying a the computer components. Sewing on this machine just kind of makes me smile. Anyone else bring older machines to retreats full of newer shinier models?
You'll post pictures for us? :) I hope you have the BEST time!
10-27-2011, 04:48 AM
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Originally Posted by deplaylady
Sewing on this machine just kind of makes me smile. Anyone else bring older machines to retreats full of newer shinier models?
:lol: :lol:
10-27-2011, 05:00 AM
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Originally Posted by jljack
Well, here's some shots of my little Davis VF that arrived today. She's a MESS...my DH and I will work on cleaning her up as much as we can over the next few days. Some kind of gunk is just coated on her. Someone put a crappy motor on her some time in the distant past. But, she came with a.....shuttle!!! The prized boat shuttle!! And a bobbin. I am pleased about that. And everything moves smoothly, but needs cleaning and oiling extremely badly. She's a real project. Glad she came to us!!! We're up for it!!!
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10-27-2011, 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
It feels good to be tinkering around again! I tire out real easy but with plenty of naps in between the playtime helps out.
Billy
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