Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
#3721
Super Member
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Central PA
Posts: 5,573
Originally Posted by Annaquilts
Nursie, Maisie is a beauty. I think considering her age her decals look good and love the scarrob beetle one. My little boys would love that! Just wait till she had a her beauty treatment! Enjoy!
#3722
I was at our local Salvation Army today dropping off bags of clothing (cleaning out closets :)) and saw a beautiful White Rotary sitting in a little cabinet all by itself. I just had to have it. "Brownie" looks to be in good shape, missing the 2 thread spindles from the top of the machine, but other than that I can't see anything wrong with it. It has a box of accessories and 5 bobbins. I bought it for $35.00 and then went home to get DH to help me move it to our lqs for some TLC and have the wiring checked before I use it. It is a 43X 48790 and DH said it was patented in 1937. I've looked online for a manual and found a generic one, but nothing specific for the model 43 that is free and downloadable. I am very excited to have our tech look at it and then get it home to use. Here are some pics.
Introducing "Brownie"
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Bits and bobs that came with it
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#3723
Super Member
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Central PA
Posts: 5,573
What a sweet little machine! Great find!
#3724
I went online when I got home and found out that this machine is a heavy duty used for anything from cottons to heavy denim, leather, sailmaking and upholdery. :) I am so happy!!!
#3725
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Saugus, MA
Posts: 659
Originally Posted by quilterguy27
Originally Posted by Lostn51
WOW I leave the shop for a day and I have 5 pages to read!!
Billy
Billy
#3726
My 3 Wilcox & Gibbs sewing machines, from mid 1800's NO bobbin on these machines they did a chain stitch, these were comerical machines. One is treddle, one is hand crank, and one was welded to a base and moter added,
the last one has lovely grape leaves and bunchs of grapes decals real perty on back will take more pictures when I get my new camera, :-D
the last one has lovely grape leaves and bunchs of grapes decals real perty on back will take more pictures when I get my new camera, :-D
#3727
I have found a few sewing machines this weekend myself. There is a new thrift store down the road from me. I stopped in and told her to call me if any older sewing machines came in. And she did ! She called and said she had a very heavy little black sewing machine called a Commander, and that she had to have 15.00 for it. Hmmm, quick google search and I was on my way to pick her up. She is kinda plain, no super fancy decals. The Commander decal is wearing off in the front, but in good shape in the back. The paint is great, just a little dusty. The wires need to be replaced, they are kinda frayed. But she turns over very smoothly and the needle moves easily.
The second machine is the cutest Kenmore, in a green color, kind of Jetson-y looking. A model 158-16020. From what I can tell there is an identical model 158 that has a cam feature. Mine does not. The case is plastic and kinda grundgy, but the machine is pristine. I am hoping to try her out this afternoon. I think she was made in the 50's sometime.
The last machine is not an old one, but I think a good deal. I have been looking for a good machine for a co- worker of my husband. She needs a good beginner machine. I found a brand new Euro-Pro for only ten bucks. I think she will be thrilled. Not something I really need, but to be able to pass it on is fun. I will check it out and make sure it is sewing correctly before she gets it. It looks new and the accessories are still sealed in the bag, so it should be fine, but just to make sure. Nothing more frustrating then a machine that does not sew correctly. Especially for a new sewer.
The second machine is the cutest Kenmore, in a green color, kind of Jetson-y looking. A model 158-16020. From what I can tell there is an identical model 158 that has a cam feature. Mine does not. The case is plastic and kinda grundgy, but the machine is pristine. I am hoping to try her out this afternoon. I think she was made in the 50's sometime.
The last machine is not an old one, but I think a good deal. I have been looking for a good machine for a co- worker of my husband. She needs a good beginner machine. I found a brand new Euro-Pro for only ten bucks. I think she will be thrilled. Not something I really need, but to be able to pass it on is fun. I will check it out and make sure it is sewing correctly before she gets it. It looks new and the accessories are still sealed in the bag, so it should be fine, but just to make sure. Nothing more frustrating then a machine that does not sew correctly. Especially for a new sewer.
#3728
Originally Posted by nursie76
Well I GOT HER!!!!!!!! Yeah!!!!!!!!!!
This afternoon, we were on our way to pic up my DH car from the shop when he said, "Let's go look at that treadle machine." I said, "Really? Let's go!"
Long story, short version - off we went. She is in a little rougher condition than I had thought from DH's pics, but I think she is nice anyway...and DH is determined to get her all shined up.
If anyone can give me more info on this sweetie, I would appreciate it.
And now, introducing you to......Maisie.
This afternoon, we were on our way to pic up my DH car from the shop when he said, "Let's go look at that treadle machine." I said, "Really? Let's go!"
Long story, short version - off we went. She is in a little rougher condition than I had thought from DH's pics, but I think she is nice anyway...and DH is determined to get her all shined up.
If anyone can give me more info on this sweetie, I would appreciate it.
And now, introducing you to......Maisie.
:-D :-D :-D
#3729
Now, Brownie is a doll! How can you stand it? Georgeous. I didn't know they were made in brown. WoW! :-D :-D
#3730
Originally Posted by Howard
Originally Posted by quilterguy27
Originally Posted by Lostn51
WOW I leave the shop for a day and I have 5 pages to read!!
Billy
Billy
:-D
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