Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
#7531
Originally Posted by dunster
Originally Posted by sewbizgirl
I had fun poking around a flea market today, searching for old machines... I have really been wanting to get a 15-91 for FMQ. I found a Singer with the serial # Y8821760, a treadle. When I looked it up online it said it was a 15K. Another one I found was a 15-90... So, how much difference is there between a 15-90 and a 15-91, and also a 15K?
#7532
Originally Posted by BoJangles
[I still use that Pfaff almost daily, did three complete weddings including the mother-in-laws dress, bridesmaids, and flower girl with that Pfaff. That is a great machine.
Nancy
Nancy
Every so often I see a Pfaff 130 for around $100-150 on CL in the Bay Area. Your area does have great posting of machines, but your friend may want to keep a watch for that machine in the Bay Area and be willing to take the drive (special outing).
#7533
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
I think someone put a shuttle in and it is not the right one for this machine.
Does anyone have a resource for shuttle sizes for these old machines?
Nancy
Can you point me toward a picture of the machine? Also, examine your shuttle carefully; make sure the tip isn't blunted and there's no burrs on it. Also, most Davis shuttles I've seen has the name printed on it. Does it just not fit right in the carrier?
Does anyone have a resource for shuttle sizes for these old machines?
Nancy
Can you point me toward a picture of the machine? Also, examine your shuttle carefully; make sure the tip isn't blunted and there's no burrs on it. Also, most Davis shuttles I've seen has the name printed on it. Does it just not fit right in the carrier?
I really want to get this machine working! I will go out to the garage (that is where Betty lives right now) and see if the shuttle has Davis printed on it and measure as soon as it warms up a bit! (We have a detached garage and it is 20 degrees right now!)
The shuttle seems to fit properly, but it is facing the wrong direction for the needle to pick up the thread? I have tried putting it in differently, that will not work. It is in properly, just doesn't seem to face the correct direction for the needle to pick up the thread.
Nancy
#7534
Originally Posted by sewbizgirl
Originally Posted by dunster
Originally Posted by sewbizgirl
I had fun poking around a flea market today, searching for old machines... I have really been wanting to get a 15-91 for FMQ. I found a Singer with the serial # Y8821760, a treadle. When I looked it up online it said it was a 15K. Another one I found was a 15-90... So, how much difference is there between a 15-90 and a 15-91, and also a 15K?
#7535
Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
I think someone put a shuttle in and it is not the right one for this machine.
Does anyone have a resource for shuttle sizes for these old machines?
Nancy
Can you point me toward a picture of the machine? Also, examine your shuttle carefully; make sure the tip isn't blunted and there's no burrs on it. Also, most Davis shuttles I've seen has the name printed on it. Does it just not fit right in the carrier?
Does anyone have a resource for shuttle sizes for these old machines?
Nancy
Can you point me toward a picture of the machine? Also, examine your shuttle carefully; make sure the tip isn't blunted and there's no burrs on it. Also, most Davis shuttles I've seen has the name printed on it. Does it just not fit right in the carrier?
I really want to get this machine working! I will go out to the garage (that is where Betty lives right now) and see if the shuttle has Davis printed on it and measure as soon as it warms up a bit! (We have a detached garage and it is 20 degrees right now!)
The shuttle seems to fit properly, but it is facing the wrong direction for the needle to pick up the thread? I have tried putting it in differently, that will not work. It is in properly, just doesn't seem to face the correct direction for the needle to pick up the thread.
Nancy
#7536
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Wow! Not one wedding, but three! Were they all for your family members? That would be a fun project. I could see only doing one wedding.
Every so often I see a Pfaff 130 for around $100-150 on CL in the Bay Area. Your area does have great posting of machines, but your friend may want to keep a watch for that machine in the Bay Area and be willing to take the drive (special outing).
Every so often I see a Pfaff 130 for around $100-150 on CL in the Bay Area. Your area does have great posting of machines, but your friend may want to keep a watch for that machine in the Bay Area and be willing to take the drive (special outing).
Yes, they were for daughters and daughter's in law's.
The gal that wanted the Pfaff 1222/1222e found one and had to get it shipped! But, I know if anyone could find a specific machine for us, it would be you Vintage Motif!
Nancy
#7537
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Miz Johnny, If I lived close to you, I would love to spend a day helping you clean your basement. It would be so educational to just see all of those machines and listen to how you acquired them all. I love reading your posts that states "oh I got one of them, but I just need to get to it...". I picture this basement covered with machines and some machines piled on top of cabinets that are holding machines.
Nancy
#7538
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
I picture this basement covered with machines and some machines piled on top of cabinets that are holding machines.
I've seen a lot of creative ways of housing machines. Carter Bays' collection is in his house. In addition to having a rooms full, he also has treadles hanging on the walls in some parts of the house. I've known people to add on rooms and build large outbuildings to store them.
In my next life, I'm collecting thimbles.
#7539
Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
I have the same machine; it is piled high at the moment, and my GD is taking a nap in that room, but I'll get back to you!
I guess, I will have to bite the bullet and purchase a Davis shuttle -- I saw one on e-bay for 29 or 39 can't remember right now -- I thought it was awefully expensive for a shuttle. Anyway, before I take the plunge and spend more on a shuttle than I did for the machine, I'd like to know exactly what size I need!
Miz Johnny, I will be waiting for your measurements! I hope your granddaughter has a very nice nap too!
Nancy
#7540
Ok I found a shuttle and bobbin on the internet. Here is the web site http://pages.sewing-machine-manuals....922586307.html - they have one for $45! Geeze, I only paid $25 for this machine! Anyway, I sent them an e-mail to find out if their shuttle actually says "davis" on it.
Going by the size of their shuttle, mine is the same size? I wonder if there is something different about the actual Davis shuttle? The picture looks exactly like the two I have and measure the same?
Nancy
Going by the size of their shuttle, mine is the same size? I wonder if there is something different about the actual Davis shuttle? The picture looks exactly like the two I have and measure the same?
Nancy
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