Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
09-03-2010, 07:54 PM
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[quote=BoJangles]
Miz Johnny is that Franklin a 3/4 size machine? It looks shorter than a regular size in that picture?
Nancy
It was a Franklin full size; probably just my impressive photography skills!!
Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
Now then--here are some pictures of the machine I just sold--another parlor cabinet--I just have to make some room. :-/ Sold it to a nice lady, so it's going to a good home.[/quote
Now then--here are some pictures of the machine I just sold--another parlor cabinet--I just have to make some room. :-/ Sold it to a nice lady, so it's going to a good home.[/quote
Miz Johnny is that Franklin a 3/4 size machine? It looks shorter than a regular size in that picture?
Nancy
09-04-2010, 06:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Katia
I got a pretty little green Singer today at a yard sale. I also got a bunch of sewing stuff, thread, needles, all that. I had fun sorting it all out form the two sewing boxes.
I got the Singer from a sweet little lady, 92 years old. She said she had kept it serviced and it ran great, and for only , how can you lose? Well, it was pristine clean on the inside, not even any dust. So I wiped her down and oiled her up and she runs nicely. But, and this kinda matters, she does not sew very well. I played with the tension and did what I know how to do. Threaded and re- threaded and changed needles. I got it to stitch finally for about two inches, then poof, back to messed up. It looks fairly good on top, but the bottom is all loopy. If I tighten the tension, that makes it worse. Any ideas? Oh, it is a model 337.
I got the Singer from a sweet little lady, 92 years old. She said she had kept it serviced and it ran great, and for only , how can you lose? Well, it was pristine clean on the inside, not even any dust. So I wiped her down and oiled her up and she runs nicely. But, and this kinda matters, she does not sew very well. I played with the tension and did what I know how to do. Threaded and re- threaded and changed needles. I got it to stitch finally for about two inches, then poof, back to messed up. It looks fairly good on top, but the bottom is all loopy. If I tighten the tension, that makes it worse. Any ideas? Oh, it is a model 337.
09-04-2010, 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
Now then--here are some pictures of the machine I just sold--another parlor cabinet--I just have to make some room. :-/ Sold it to a nice lady, so it's going to a good home.
Beautiful machine!
Billy
09-04-2010, 11:45 AM
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Katia,
Here's threading instructions for a machine very much like yours. If the bobbin isn't winding evenly it will cause stitching problems too.
http://www.sewusa.com/Threading_Diag...ng_diagram.htm
Sharon W.
Here's threading instructions for a machine very much like yours. If the bobbin isn't winding evenly it will cause stitching problems too.
http://www.sewusa.com/Threading_Diag...ng_diagram.htm
Sharon W.
09-04-2010, 02:48 PM
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Billy, I ahave not sent pic of the old car but did find a freebee. A treadle called New Path Finder. It is a long bobbin type. I think it wil clean up nice. As soon as I find the serial number I let you know. My wife is on a antique binge and my car is not important at this time. I will try to send pics if she lets me. Glenn
09-04-2010, 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
Now then--here are some pictures of the machine I just sold--another parlor cabinet--I just have to make some room. :-/ Sold it to a nice lady, so it's going to a good home.
Beautiful machine!
Billy
Every year I have to sell at least one just to fit the Christmas tree in the living room; I figure I'm just getting a head start by selling this one!!
09-04-2010, 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Glenn
Billy, I ahave not sent pic of the old car but did find a freebee. A treadle called New Path Finder. It is a long bobbin type. I think it wil clean up nice. As soon as I find the serial number I let you know. My wife is on a antique binge and my car is not important at this time. I will try to send pics if she lets me. Glenn
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09-04-2010, 04:51 PM
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Billy and Glenn,
Now you two know ~ Behind every great man is a great woman!
<grin> Hope you're having a great weekend.
Judy
Now you two know ~ Behind every great man is a great woman!
<grin> Hope you're having a great weekend.
Judy
09-04-2010, 05:03 PM
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Hubby & I went to the Antique Show at Charlotte today and four sewing machines followed us home. lol
Two Wilcox & Gibbs (waiting on NB to let us know what years they are), a 1941 Montgomery Ward crinkle, and my favorite a 1935 Singer 99K with the knee bar.
Pictures to follow tomorrow after church.
Root Beer burns coming out the nose, I do not drink anything when I read this forum, just for that very reason.
Blessings to all,
Sandi
Two Wilcox & Gibbs (waiting on NB to let us know what years they are), a 1941 Montgomery Ward crinkle, and my favorite a 1935 Singer 99K with the knee bar.
Pictures to follow tomorrow after church.
Root Beer burns coming out the nose, I do not drink anything when I read this forum, just for that very reason.
Blessings to all,
Sandi
09-04-2010, 05:19 PM
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I might have a possible score on my hands. You know how I have been looking for a vintage long arm machine and found a Singer 96-2 at a shop today. I am going to see if they want to do some trading with me and see if I can get it that way.
It is a 1912 Singer industrial and it was made for sewing clothing and cloaks. So it would be at home in my treadle in the shop. It is a rotary machine and the bed is 18" long and would be perfect for quilting.
Here is what the machine looks like....
Billy
It is a 1912 Singer industrial and it was made for sewing clothing and cloaks. So it would be at home in my treadle in the shop. It is a rotary machine and the bed is 18" long and would be perfect for quilting.
Here is what the machine looks like....
Billy
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