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Found this listing on CL http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/atq/2692010865.html
Artistic Sewing Cabinet??
Artistic Sewing Cabinet??
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Chris, the clones are confusing. If I hadn't sewn on a 1950s White in the 1950s, I might not see that pretty one as a White. I have a Admiral made in Japan that has to be a Necchi clone. Funny thing is, it has a better motor than my Necchi, but side by side, they are very similar.
WOOHOO! The spousal unit finally rewired my 99 for me, and she sews beautifully! It's the only machine I had a plate for to use the picot hemstitcher, and now he's playing with it trying to get the hemstitcher to work properly.
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Did you name that little bugger yet? I love my little Spartan. I have a Singer 99 that needs the part the hand wheel fits on. I'm on the prowl for a really junk machine to harvest a part off... I wish the Spartan had a light. I dug around and found a cover plate for the dogs. I have all kinds of accessories for it. It is a fantastic little machine. Poor woman's FW??? Suggest SU use a bit of Triflow on that hemstitcher.
After breaking an entire package of needles trying to get the hemstitcher to work, we gave up for today.
Name...hmmmmm....I suppose it IS time to actually name her with a name that will stick...will have to think about it. She's a fast little hummer...quiet...nice stitches...no reverse (1924 model)....
Name...hmmmmm....I suppose it IS time to actually name her with a name that will stick...will have to think about it. She's a fast little hummer...quiet...nice stitches...no reverse (1924 model)....
Chris, the clones are confusing. If I hadn't sewn on a 1950s White in the 1950s, I might not see that pretty one as a White. I have a Admiral made in Japan that has to be a Necchi clone. Funny thing is, it has a better motor than my Necchi, but side by side, they are very similar.
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I'm sure he's waiting to hear from more of you. I hope this helps!
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I just 'googled' it and it is so neat!!! I want one, but can't afford the $99.00 for the set with the throat plate. Anyone know of one a lot cheaper?
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There is a Singer 500 and a Necci for sale near me for $45 each if anyone is interested. Kathie S.
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I am going to look at a Singer 66 tomorrow. I am not familiar with this machine and neither is the seller. She is asking $25 for it.
Questions I have:
Is this only a treadle machine? I think she told me it was in a case, but she doesn't know anything about machines so a case could be a treadle!
What # bobbins does it take?
I downloaded a manual for it but didn't find anything about the bobbins. It looks like a round bobbin.
Is it only forward and reverse?
How are the stitches? Is it a good machine for most types of fabric like denim?
Thanks for any information!
Jan on 446
Questions I have:
Is this only a treadle machine? I think she told me it was in a case, but she doesn't know anything about machines so a case could be a treadle!
What # bobbins does it take?
I downloaded a manual for it but didn't find anything about the bobbins. It looks like a round bobbin.
Is it only forward and reverse?
How are the stitches? Is it a good machine for most types of fabric like denim?
Thanks for any information!
Jan on 446
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