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#7871
#7872
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Ok Trish, Vintagemotif, and Miz Johnny I GOT MY DAVIS VERTICAL FEED TO SEW!!!!!!!!!! YIPPPPPEEEEEEEEE!
And guess what, it is great for FMQ'ing because it does not have feed dogs you can just sew in circles and everywhich way!
Nancy
And guess what, it is great for FMQ'ing because it does not have feed dogs you can just sew in circles and everywhich way!
Nancy
#7873
Originally Posted by fabric whisperer
what info is there for the Minnesota machines? Not sure of model or anything, considering going to look at this tomorrow or Saturday... She also has a White maching/cabinet, and a Singer table (no drawers)
These would need some serious TLC to fixup, not sure if they are worth it? I've never heard of Minnesota, she just mentioned she had one... all 3 are treadles...
These would need some serious TLC to fixup, not sure if they are worth it? I've never heard of Minnesota, she just mentioned she had one... all 3 are treadles...
http://www.ismacs.net/sears/sears.html
#7874
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Ok Trish, Vintagemotif, and Miz Johnny I GOT MY DAVIS VERTICAL FEED TO SEW!!!!!!!!!! YIPPPPPEEEEEEEEE!
And guess what, it is great for FMQ'ing because it does not have feed dogs you can just sew in circles and everywhich way!
Nancy
And guess what, it is great for FMQ'ing because it does not have feed dogs you can just sew in circles and everywhich way!
Nancy
#7875
Another vintage machine followed me home today. It is a Singer, serial #AH926813, which makes it a 15 but I believe a 15-91. What I saw when I got it home is that it is missing the spool holder on top of the machine but it does have the one for winding the bobbin. She needs some TLC, who doesn't?, but otherwise appears to be in good shape. I bought her from a gal who actually sewed on her. It was her grandmother's machine. No, I didn't ask her if she was sure she wanted to sell the machine. Her birthdate is Nov 29, 1948. She came with a cabinet. The presser foot is a little bar that slides out of the bottom of the cabinet. No manual but loads of accessories including an almost pristine blind hem stitch attachment. Also a manual for the buttonholer which I'm not sure was with the other attachments.
What can I do about the lack of the thread holder on top besides using one of those that run it from a cone?
No special decals - just nice scrolls on her.
What can I do about the lack of the thread holder on top besides using one of those that run it from a cone?
No special decals - just nice scrolls on her.
#7876
Originally Posted by chris_quilts
Another vintage machine followed me home today. It is a Singer, serial #AH926813, which makes it a 15 but I believe a 15-91. .
Maybe this will help determine model...it compares 15s based on their bobbins
http://www.needlebar.org/main~nb/15chart/index.html
And here's a great review on 15-91
http://blog.sew-classic.com/2008/10/...ne-review.aspx
#7877
Originally Posted by whenpigsfly
Originally Posted by chris_quilts
Another vintage machine followed me home today. It is a Singer, serial #AH926813, which makes it a 15 but I believe a 15-91. .
Maybe this will help determine model...it compares 15s based on their bobbins
http://www.needlebar.org/main~nb/15chart/index.html
And here's a great review on 15-91
http://blog.sew-classic.com/2008/10/...ne-review.aspx
#7878
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Yeah! I knew you would get it working! Great new! It is also good for binding work( that is what I read). So what was the problem that was causing you not to get it to work? I bet it is fun to play with. Have fun!
I have been playing with Betty all day. She will be great for FMQing -- no feed dogs to worry about, and that vertical feed foot actually acts like a free motion foot (hopping foot) except it also feeds the fabric. It actually will free motion quilt evenly like you are using a stitch regulator because you don't have to disingage the feed!
Nancy
#7879
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Ok Trish, Vintagemotif, and Miz Johnny I GOT MY DAVIS VERTICAL FEED TO SEW!!!!!!!!!! YIPPPPPEEEEEEEEE!
And guess what, it is great for FMQ'ing because it does not have feed dogs you can just sew in circles and everywhich way!
Nancy
And guess what, it is great for FMQ'ing because it does not have feed dogs you can just sew in circles and everywhich way!
Nancy
#7880
Originally Posted by chris_quilts
Question: Has anyone talked to an insurance person about the antiquity/antiqueness of their sewing machines? I did today and was told that their value depends upon their collectibility and desirability. Now I have a couple that are rarer, also a requirement, perhaps than others but am unsure of how to proceed from here. I have one that is stamped "Made in Occupied Japan" and I have a National Two-Spool treadle which is complete and has a box of accessories/feet. He was unconvinced by my logic about their rarity. I don't know what to do about the insurance on the machines. Does anyone have any thoughts or ideas about this? Thanks. :)
Most people want Singers and will pay more because they're recognizable, but it's rare to get more than $150 for a decent treadle. I have seen Two Spool machines and Davis VF machines go unsold at collectors' gatherings, because they're common enough that if we want one, we find one.
Just my two cents worth, and that's ALL it's worth.
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