Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
02-26-2012, 07:29 PM
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Charlee,
Those are truly great machines, aren't they? Totally bullet proof. And will last forever(ish).
Cathy
Those are truly great machines, aren't they? Totally bullet proof. And will last forever(ish).
Cathy
Originally Posted by Charlee
I actually got out the Kenmore model 84 last night and did a bit of stitching! I love that machine! 
02-26-2012, 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Mizkaki
Charlee,
Those are truly great machines, aren't they? Totally bullet proof. And will last forever(ish).
Cathy
Those are truly great machines, aren't they? Totally bullet proof. And will last forever(ish).
Cathy
02-27-2012, 01:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Candace
Miriam, I couldn't open your link...
Ok let's try this one.....
02-27-2012, 05:28 AM
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Originally Posted by miriam
http://mysewingmachineaddiction.blog...ine+Addiction)
Ok let's try this one.....
Ok let's try this one.....
02-27-2012, 05:30 AM
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02-27-2012, 05:46 AM
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http://omaha.craigslist.org/clt/2864735658.html
I found the listing again, I thought they had taken it down.
This is the Davis that followed me home. I need to get to work cleaning her up.
I found the listing again, I thought they had taken it down.
This is the Davis that followed me home. I need to get to work cleaning her up.
02-27-2012, 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Quilt Mom
http://omaha.craigslist.org/clt/2864735658.html
I found the listing again, I thought they had taken it down.
This is the Davis that followed me home. I need to get to work cleaning her up.
I found the listing again, I thought they had taken it down.
This is the Davis that followed me home. I need to get to work cleaning her up.
Got pics?
02-27-2012, 06:06 AM
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Well, I have not made it to Oakland yet. I just couldn't change yesterday's schedule! I will call today to see if the Pfaff is still there and if it is, we are planning a trip for Wednesday.
Here is my Mocha 301. My newest machine that I got from Cathy, Mizkaki. The jury was out on her at first. I took her to Girl's Night Out, and because I am so used to the 1/4" foot and the acrylic extension bed, I just couldn't seem to sew a straight seam with her that night! Of course, it didn't help that the quilt top's blocks that I was trying to put together were all screwed up after I squared the blocks up! Anyway, I brought her home and started using her a a few days ago! I am in LOVE with this machine! I got my 1/4" slant foot and I am now putting the blocks together for the top I thought would not go together right - and they are matching (mostly)![ATTACH=CONFIG]315795[/ATTACH] I am loving this machine! No wonder Candace collects the 301!
Nancy
Here is my Mocha 301. My newest machine that I got from Cathy, Mizkaki. The jury was out on her at first. I took her to Girl's Night Out, and because I am so used to the 1/4" foot and the acrylic extension bed, I just couldn't seem to sew a straight seam with her that night! Of course, it didn't help that the quilt top's blocks that I was trying to put together were all screwed up after I squared the blocks up! Anyway, I brought her home and started using her a a few days ago! I am in LOVE with this machine! I got my 1/4" slant foot and I am now putting the blocks together for the top I thought would not go together right - and they are matching (mostly)![ATTACH=CONFIG]315795[/ATTACH] I am loving this machine! No wonder Candace collects the 301!
Nancy
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02-27-2012, 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by J Miller
Bobbins; The Dritz Class 15 bobbins in the plastic box of 10 as sold by JoAnns are junk. The the sides are not parallel and they hang up on any of the bobbin winders that use the little tab to shut stop them.
I've found a number of variations of both Class 66 and Class 15 bobbins. From different thicknesses, both classes, to different curvatures of the sides on the 66s, to sides that should be straight but have a step down, class 15 plastic bobbins.
It's best to buy from a reputable source.
Cases;
I've been getting cases from my local sewing machine shop. He usually charges 20 bucks for them. Other than that I don't know of a source.
I've also been contemplating building my own. I have enough I could use for patterns.
Sewing Machine Base:
Saw a picture of a sewing machine mounted on a slab of wood. It looked as if it was cut out just so the machine would fit flush to the surface.
Then there were four legs that held it up. Couldn't tell how the legs were attached to the base though.
Something like that might be easy to fabricate.
Joe
I've found a number of variations of both Class 66 and Class 15 bobbins. From different thicknesses, both classes, to different curvatures of the sides on the 66s, to sides that should be straight but have a step down, class 15 plastic bobbins.
It's best to buy from a reputable source.
Cases;
I've been getting cases from my local sewing machine shop. He usually charges 20 bucks for them. Other than that I don't know of a source.
I've also been contemplating building my own. I have enough I could use for patterns.
Sewing Machine Base:
Saw a picture of a sewing machine mounted on a slab of wood. It looked as if it was cut out just so the machine would fit flush to the surface.
Then there were four legs that held it up. Couldn't tell how the legs were attached to the base though.
Something like that might be easy to fabricate.
Joe
Geeze, I want to meet your repair guy who sells the cases for $20! That sounds like such a cheap and easy way to get the cases for the machines who won't stand alone to sew! But, are we talking about the same thing, because your next paragragh is about bases! I am thinking case/base same thing?
Nancy
Last edited by BoJangles; 02-27-2012 at 06:21 AM.
02-27-2012, 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
Yes, it is. A honking big Pfaff 31. The decals on this one are very simple lines around the bed; I think it's a later machine.
Nancy
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