Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
05-30-2010, 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by JCquilts
I am posting pics of a sewing machine that I bought off ebay, and when it arrived it was in pieces.....
I am going to start today trying to glue the wood base back together. There is a hole in the bent wood cover that I am not sure I can fix.
I am going to start today trying to glue the wood base back together. There is a hole in the bent wood cover that I am not sure I can fix.
(http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...55457783axNtUK)
05-30-2010, 08:13 AM
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wow, thanks for posting pictures of the vintage sewing machines
05-30-2010, 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by AshleyO
Probably a dumb question, but when I turn the handwheel, should the bobbin move at all? It just sits there and does nothing. I wonder how the top thread can engage the bobbin thread if it doesn't move? Or maybe that's normal... lol
05-30-2010, 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
My mother (a much better woodworker than I!) fixed some holes in a bentwood with wood putty and stain. It turned out pretty well. Unfortunately, I had a little accident with the case, and it needs repair again. It's on my round tuit list. Pic:
(http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...55457783axNtUK)
(http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/...55457783axNtUK)
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05-30-2010, 09:02 AM
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Update on the Darcene's White Feather Weight.......
The exact date of manufacture is May 13, 1964 and it is a 221K7!
Billy
The exact date of manufacture is May 13, 1964 and it is a 221K7!
Billy
05-30-2010, 11:58 AM
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Machine on creigslist.
05-30-2010, 12:06 PM
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Oh Billy, I am so jealous. I want one of those little white/green/beige machines. One of these days. Right now still enjoying my little black featherweight I bought on ebay for $180. Really great little machine.
05-30-2010, 01:05 PM
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Billy, BF is coming over for Supper, so I can see if he can post a picture. I am computer illiterate, I can turn it on and off, lol!
05-30-2010, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by CarrieAnne
Billy, BF is coming over for Supper, so I can see if he can post a picture. I am computer illiterate, I can turn it on and off, lol!
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05-30-2010, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by summerstorm
Machine on creigslist.
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