Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
08-19-2010, 07:05 AM
#4721
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Originally Posted by skeetersmom
Originally Posted by Weedwoman
Originally Posted by skeetersmom
OMG!!!!!!!!! I am a newbie on this board.......just wanted to learn how to quilt.........but after seeing this thread, I am absolutely hooked on the old machines already. I am a great-grandma, and it's probably pretty late to begin a search for a sewing machine or two from the past, but I am compelled to give it a try.
Thanks for this thread, love reading and seeing the pictures of old machines that I so well remember.
I'm not sure where to begin my search for a featherweight and a treadle, but I'm going to begin the search. I've never bought anything off e-bay or craig's list which I've seen mentioned here. If anyone here has suggestions, I'm interested in hearing about them.
Thanks for this thread, love reading and seeing the pictures of old machines that I so well remember.
I'm not sure where to begin my search for a featherweight and a treadle, but I'm going to begin the search. I've never bought anything off e-bay or craig's list which I've seen mentioned here. If anyone here has suggestions, I'm interested in hearing about them.
You are never too old to begin collecting these old machines. I, too, am a great grandma (3x's). I truly love collecting and using these machines and my husband enjoys cleaning them up and is wonderful at it so it gives us something to do together. He's 71 and I'm 64 so I figure we have lots of years left to enjoy this fun endeavor. You'll love it also. Happy hunting.
08-19-2010, 07:27 AM
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Well, I just tried to reply to YOUR reply, and did it wrong. So, I'm trying it again. Thanks for your reply. I'm great-grandma 4X, so have you beat on that one. Also, I am 72. AAAARRRGH. I am so eager to get a couple of old singers, I HOPE to find a treadle from the 1930's, and a FW from the 50's. Hope it isn't just wishful thinking. I too would PREFER around the $100 range.[/quote]
I know it's hard but be patient and you'll find good machines at good prices. They will probably require some cleaning but that's fun too. I lucked out and got a wonderful singer red eye in the cabinet (gorgeous) at a flea market. they had it marked down to half price and we offered less and they took it. I was really happy about that and it really didn't require much work. So go for it and have fun.
Well, I just tried to reply to YOUR reply, and did it wrong. So, I'm trying it again. Thanks for your reply. I'm great-grandma 4X, so have you beat on that one. Also, I am 72. AAAARRRGH. I am so eager to get a couple of old singers, I HOPE to find a treadle from the 1930's, and a FW from the 50's. Hope it isn't just wishful thinking. I too would PREFER around the $100 range.[/quote]
I know it's hard but be patient and you'll find good machines at good prices. They will probably require some cleaning but that's fun too. I lucked out and got a wonderful singer red eye in the cabinet (gorgeous) at a flea market. they had it marked down to half price and we offered less and they took it. I was really happy about that and it really didn't require much work. So go for it and have fun.
08-19-2010, 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by skeetersmom
OMG!!!!!!!!! I am a newbie on this board.......just wanted to learn how to quilt.........but after seeing this thread, I am absolutely hooked on the old machines already. I am a great-grandma, and it's probably pretty late to begin a search for a sewing machine or two from the past, but I am compelled to give it a try.
Thanks for this thread, love reading and seeing the pictures of old machines that I so well remember.
I'm not sure where to begin my search for a featherweight and a treadle, but I'm going to begin the search. I've never bought anything off e-bay or craig's list which I've seen mentioned here. If anyone here has suggestions, I'm interested in hearing about them.
Thanks for this thread, love reading and seeing the pictures of old machines that I so well remember.
I'm not sure where to begin my search for a featherweight and a treadle, but I'm going to begin the search. I've never bought anything off e-bay or craig's list which I've seen mentioned here. If anyone here has suggestions, I'm interested in hearing about them.
08-19-2010, 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by jackkip
Wow, great looking machines. I really like the white one. Plus I have heard 64 was a very good year.....same year I was born
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08-19-2010, 07:46 AM
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Is the Singer 503 any as good as the Singer 500A or 500?
It comes with a box of a few cams and other stuff and looks OK not super. Ever since Billy mentioned he liked the 500A I have been keeping my eyes open and now there is one within reasonable driving distance.
Do I want the Singer 503 or do I want to hold on for a Singer 500 or 500A? Any thoughts are appreciated.
It comes with a box of a few cams and other stuff and looks OK not super. Ever since Billy mentioned he liked the 500A I have been keeping my eyes open and now there is one within reasonable driving distance.
Do I want the Singer 503 or do I want to hold on for a Singer 500 or 500A? Any thoughts are appreciated.
08-19-2010, 07:49 AM
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That is just so cool, I bought my FW at the Lancaster show last March. What made my decision was that the seller told me that month and year it was born, just happen to be the same month and year I was born. I just love it to pieces. Even though I paid over 5x the amount some people are paying on this board of them. But, what do I know????
08-19-2010, 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Jerudy
That is just so cool, I bought my FW at the Lancaster show last March. What made my decision was that the seller told me that month and year it was born, just happen to be the same month and year I was born. I just love it to pieces. Even though I paid over 5x the amount some people are paying on this board of them. But, what do I know????
08-19-2010, 10:11 AM
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Originally Posted by skeetersmom
Thank you, Jenna P. for your reply. I'm so eager to find those, and can't wait to clue DH in on this. He sleeps late and has no clue what's about to transpire. Hehe.
Make sure you let us know when you get something...we all like ohing and ahing over each others machines.
Jenna
08-19-2010, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
If you guys get a chance look at Sacramento Craigslist and number 1904021012.
What a beautiful machine!
Nancy
What a beautiful machine!
Nancy
08-19-2010, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by skeetersmom
I'm not sure where to begin my search for a featherweight and a treadle, but I'm going to begin the search. I've never bought anything off e-bay or craig's list which I've seen mentioned here. If anyone here has suggestions, I'm interested in hearing about them.
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