Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
#711
Originally Posted by Lostn51
Chamby use dry paper towels to wipe off the hand cleaner. I will tell you from experience that it will probably take a week or so before you get it clean. Just take your time and go over it a few times and you will be amazed!!
I can not wait to see the photos.
Billy
I can not wait to see the photos.
Billy
But HELP!!!
I threaded my machine. I have the top thread and the bobbin thread according to the book. The threads are not catching, they are not sewing together. What is wrong???
#712
Originally Posted by chamby
Originally Posted by Lostn51
Chamby use dry paper towels to wipe off the hand cleaner. I will tell you from experience that it will probably take a week or so before you get it clean. Just take your time and go over it a few times and you will be amazed!!
I can not wait to see the photos.
Billy
I can not wait to see the photos.
Billy
But HELP!!!
I threaded my machine. I have the top thread and the bobbin thread according to the book. The threads are not catching, they are not sewing together. What is wrong???
Hey haven't sewn on this type of machine since I was a young girl. I have adjusted the thread tension and finally got a decent stitch.
All in all I am having a lot fun with this. Brings back a lot of memories. I met a lady in the sewing machine shop this evening that stated that she sews on her treadle. I will keep cleaning and post pics sometime next week maybe. Again thanks for all of your help. Oh, yeah can I buy veneer at Lowes or Home Depot?
Thanks
Charlene
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Originally Posted by chamby
Thanks Billy,
But HELP!!!
I threaded my machine. I have the top thread and the bobbin thread according to the book. The threads are not catching, they are not sewing together. What is wrong???
But HELP!!!
I threaded my machine. I have the top thread and the bobbin thread according to the book. The threads are not catching, they are not sewing together. What is wrong???
Sounds like the bobbin thread is not right just from your description.
The bobbin thread needs to go between the housing and the spring then you will see a little relief where the thread cuts across the bobbin and goes to the notch in the bobbin plate. Pull the top thread to the side while you turn the handwheel to you and it will pick up the thread.
Billy
#714
Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by chamby
Thanks Billy,
But HELP!!!
I threaded my machine. I have the top thread and the bobbin thread according to the book. The threads are not catching, they are not sewing together. What is wrong???
But HELP!!!
I threaded my machine. I have the top thread and the bobbin thread according to the book. The threads are not catching, they are not sewing together. What is wrong???
Sounds like the bobbin thread is not right just from your description.
The bobbin thread needs to go between the housing and the spring then you will see a little relief where the thread cuts across the bobbin and goes to the notch in the bobbin plate. Pull the top thread to the side while you turn the handwheel to you and it will pick up the thread.
Billy
Charlene
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Originally Posted by chamby
Okay Billy, dummy me. I had the needle in wrong. oops. I put the needle in like I would on my modern machine. Needle hole front to back. It actually gets threaded from the side.
Again thanks for all of your help. Oh, yeah can I buy veneer at Lowes or Home Depot?
Thanks
Charlene
Again thanks for all of your help. Oh, yeah can I buy veneer at Lowes or Home Depot?
Thanks
Charlene
Billy
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I saw your post after I posted that one. I am glad you have it working like a champ!!!
Billy
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The neat thing about veneer is that you can cut it with a sharp pair of scissors...and I've seen some absolutely gorgeous "inlay" patterns done with the different types of wood! :)
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Originally Posted by Charlee
The neat thing about veneer is that you can cut it with a sharp pair of scissors...and I've seen some absolutely gorgeous "inlay" patterns done with the different types of wood! :)
I refinished my treadle top I had in here until I converted the shop into a studio and used the treadle for the central treadle. It was not that fun to do but the results were very pleasing!!
Billy
#719
Originally Posted by wvdek
Boy do I feel silly. I just realized I typed 603-A instead of 503-A for my mom's Singer.
Anyway, I found the brochures/manual if anyone is interested in copies. Let me know.
Anyway, I found the brochures/manual if anyone is interested in copies. Let me know.
#720
Originally Posted by Terryl
.... Oh my, I do believe I am now offically a hoarder. This makes (if I buy her) 5 machine purchases for me in the past 3 weeks :) :) :)
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