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#4431
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I hope there is someone in GA who can pick up this beauty
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/eat/atq/1881004271.html
White Featherweight
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/eat/atq/1881004271.html
White Featherweight
#4432
Originally Posted by mickey
I hope there is someone in GA who can pick up this beauty
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/eat/atq/1881004271.html
White Featherweight
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/eat/atq/1881004271.html
White Featherweight
Saw a black one for $125, but did not try for it, was the next day also, and those things go so fast!!!
#4433
http://atlanta.craigslist.org/sat/atq/1893701505.html
LOL, says Kenmore right on top but listed as a Singer.
LOL, says Kenmore right on top but listed as a Singer.
#4434
ok, this might be kind of dumb question, but here goes.
I am getting into this "gotta" have it mentality with theses old sewing machines. Ok, I guess my question is, what do I do with them once I have them? I have a Davis badged machine (once was a treadle), A singer 66 with a bad refurb job on it ( and it was once a treadle also), just picked up a National badged machine, the Elna Grasshopper. I have yet to sew on any of them. For one, I dont have a treadle cabinet. Haven't found one yet that has been decent. But then again, I am not sure that all the machines would fit in one cabinet.
Since none of my machines are not in the best mechanical shape, I am thinking just use them for decoration. So here is my dilema, the treadle type of machines won't sit flat. Any suggestions on how to display them and they can sit flat?
Thanks in advance. I know you guys are really good with theses old machine and have some great ideas.
Jackie :)
I am getting into this "gotta" have it mentality with theses old sewing machines. Ok, I guess my question is, what do I do with them once I have them? I have a Davis badged machine (once was a treadle), A singer 66 with a bad refurb job on it ( and it was once a treadle also), just picked up a National badged machine, the Elna Grasshopper. I have yet to sew on any of them. For one, I dont have a treadle cabinet. Haven't found one yet that has been decent. But then again, I am not sure that all the machines would fit in one cabinet.
Since none of my machines are not in the best mechanical shape, I am thinking just use them for decoration. So here is my dilema, the treadle type of machines won't sit flat. Any suggestions on how to display them and they can sit flat?
Thanks in advance. I know you guys are really good with theses old machine and have some great ideas.
Jackie :)
#4435
OH, Oh, Oh! I'm so excited. I think I found another featherweight on CL. It was missing a bunch of stuff and he wants $175 for it. I made him a counter offer of $100. I really hope he takes me up on it or at least counters. It's a 1949 serial #AJ224809. Keep your fingers crossed for me. I really hope I get it. No manual, no accessories and isn't sure it even works. I'm so excited just thinking about it.
#4437
Originally Posted by jackkip
ok, this might be kind of dumb question, but here goes.
I am getting into this "gotta" have it mentality with theses old sewing machines. Ok, I guess my question is, what do I do with them once I have them? I have a Davis badged machine (once was a treadle), A singer 66 with a bad refurb job on it ( and it was once a treadle also), just picked up a National badged machine, the Elna Grasshopper. I have yet to sew on any of them. For one, I dont have a treadle cabinet. Haven't found one yet that has been decent. But then again, I am not sure that all the machines would fit in one cabinet.
Since none of my machines are not in the best mechanical shape, I am thinking just use them for decoration. So here is my dilema, the treadle type of machines won't sit flat. Any suggestions on how to display them and they can sit flat?
Thanks in advance. I know you guys are really good with theses old machine and have some great ideas.
Jackie :)
I am getting into this "gotta" have it mentality with theses old sewing machines. Ok, I guess my question is, what do I do with them once I have them? I have a Davis badged machine (once was a treadle), A singer 66 with a bad refurb job on it ( and it was once a treadle also), just picked up a National badged machine, the Elna Grasshopper. I have yet to sew on any of them. For one, I dont have a treadle cabinet. Haven't found one yet that has been decent. But then again, I am not sure that all the machines would fit in one cabinet.
Since none of my machines are not in the best mechanical shape, I am thinking just use them for decoration. So here is my dilema, the treadle type of machines won't sit flat. Any suggestions on how to display them and they can sit flat?
Thanks in advance. I know you guys are really good with theses old machine and have some great ideas.
Jackie :)
#4438
Originally Posted by PunkQuilter
I have an opportunity to buy a Pfaff 130 treadle in a cabinet in very good condition. The guy wants me to make a reasonable offer. I am thinking $100 but I don't want to insult the guy and not be able to get the machine ....and it sure is purty! What do you think?
I have my Mom's 130 on a shelf -- I get it out once a year and make something on it just to keep it lubricated -- she loved that machine so much.
Just curious.
Nancy
#4439
Originally Posted by aorlflood
I got mine (in a cabinet) for $5 at an estate auction! But that was a FLUKE! No one else was bidding on it except for my DH! It was/is in pristine condition! I use it for a bedside table in the extra bedroom but have used it to hem jeans. As much as I love the vintage machines, I love to sew on my newer computerized machines!
#4440
Originally Posted by Suzy
Billy
I just picked up an old singer and don't know much about it yet. On the stitch length selecter it says Back Tack. I think it is a 66-16 according to the manual. Serial # is AJ418122. I know the feed dogs don't drop but it has a plate to put over them. It stitches good but I have to try free motion quilting on it If I learn how to post a picture I will get one up for you to see. I also have an old New Home I just received, like it but the needles are hard to find. shorter than the universals.
Suzy
I just picked up an old singer and don't know much about it yet. On the stitch length selecter it says Back Tack. I think it is a 66-16 according to the manual. Serial # is AJ418122. I know the feed dogs don't drop but it has a plate to put over them. It stitches good but I have to try free motion quilting on it If I learn how to post a picture I will get one up for you to see. I also have an old New Home I just received, like it but the needles are hard to find. shorter than the universals.
Suzy
Nancy
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