Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
01-18-2011, 02:41 PM
#8461
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Originally Posted by vintagemotif
I had one person give me a machine when she heard that I sew on vintage machines. She had saved it from heading to the dump. Some lady had two machines heads out on her sidewalk, that I picked up for free. Yup, the machines are just like the cats-they find you.
I'd be happy to pick up machines and ship them to people, but I really have to know what I'm doin. There are some amazing vintage machines down here going for a song. (or at least, it seems to me that they're going for a song!)
01-18-2011, 02:45 PM
#8462
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Location: NE Iowa
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I just gave $20 for a 15-91. Works good, but the cord is cracked so I'm going to replace it..myself. If you were closer, I'd let you have this one. I have no real attachment to it, when there are others I'd like to have more. But not shipping it. LOL! HEAVY!!! I will grow into it, I'm sure. Gave her a good drink of oil so she can soak in it until I have the house alone and can play again. Wondering if I need to put a ground plug on her?
01-18-2011, 02:52 PM
#8463
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Location: Rescue, California
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Originally Posted by Crossstitcher
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by Glenn
Nancy, It has feed dogs and the shuttle says davis. So it must not be a VF. Thanks Glenn
No it is not a vertical feed if it has feed dogs. I tried to find a free manual on line for the Pathfinder, but didn't come up with anything for that machine.
Maybe, someone else has a manual or knows where you can get one for the Pathfinder?
Nancy
Nancy
01-18-2011, 02:55 PM
#8464
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Originally Posted by chris_quilts
Saw FW today for $320. Shop said it was a wonderful price b/c last week they sold one for $450. Am I crazy or is that an outrageous price for both machines? I want a FW and DH said yes so am in the market. Is $320 a good price? I don't think so but am willing to entertain others' thoughts.
Nancy
01-18-2011, 03:00 PM
#8465
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A new one came home with me today.
A little back story I have been going to this thrift store for a few weeks. Every time i go there I see this sewing machine. But it was to much money i thoight.
Today they reduced it so I couldnt leave it
its a singer 27 made in 1897 (I think cant find the slip I wote on)
It was modified for electric but I took the motor off. It was in a reg sewing table but I want it for treadle.
Hubby wouldnt let me bring the table home cus we have no room so I took the things that hold the machine in so if I ever made a treadle table.
Now you ready for how much!!!
it was originally 8.00$ but that was to much cus I didnt need or have room for it.
Then it went down to 5.00$ but I still didnt buy it cus it was not something I needed. lol
Today I walk in it and it was 1.00$!!!!!!!!
I couldnt leave it at that price! Its decals are a little worse for wear but the head is in doog shape working wise
And they had the arm pin cushion on it so it has pin scratches and pin wholes!
She came with 2 shuttles and 4 bobbins. Dont know what I am going to name her yet
So after a book about her here are the pics lol
A little back story I have been going to this thrift store for a few weeks. Every time i go there I see this sewing machine. But it was to much money i thoight.
Today they reduced it so I couldnt leave it
its a singer 27 made in 1897 (I think cant find the slip I wote on)
It was modified for electric but I took the motor off. It was in a reg sewing table but I want it for treadle.
Hubby wouldnt let me bring the table home cus we have no room so I took the things that hold the machine in so if I ever made a treadle table.
Now you ready for how much!!!
it was originally 8.00$ but that was to much cus I didnt need or have room for it.
Then it went down to 5.00$ but I still didnt buy it cus it was not something I needed. lol
Today I walk in it and it was 1.00$!!!!!!!!
I couldnt leave it at that price! Its decals are a little worse for wear but the head is in doog shape working wise
And they had the arm pin cushion on it so it has pin scratches and pin wholes!
She came with 2 shuttles and 4 bobbins. Dont know what I am going to name her yet
So after a book about her here are the pics lol
01-18-2011, 03:00 PM
#8466
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Location: Rescue, California
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Originally Posted by Crossstitcher
No it is not a vertical feed if it has feed dogs. I tried to find a free manual on line for the Pathfinder, but didn't come up with anything for that machine.
Maybe, someone else has a manual or knows where you can get one for the Pathfinder?
Nancy
Nancy, I have two free machines. I don't know if they are called Pathfinder or not but I do have two manuals. I am posting a picture of the machines from the manuals so see if your looks like one of these.
Nancy
01-18-2011, 03:05 PM
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Location: Lexington, KY
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Originally Posted by AbbyQuilts
A new one came home with me today.
. . .
Today I walk in it and it was 1.00$!!!!!!!!
I couldnt leave it at that price! Its decals are a little worse for wear but the head is in doog shape working wise
And they had the arm pin cushion on it so it has pin scratches and pin wholes!
She came with 2 shuttles and 4 bobbins. Dont know what I am going to name her yet
. . .
Today I walk in it and it was 1.00$!!!!!!!!
I couldnt leave it at that price! Its decals are a little worse for wear but the head is in doog shape working wise
And they had the arm pin cushion on it so it has pin scratches and pin wholes!
She came with 2 shuttles and 4 bobbins. Dont know what I am going to name her yet
01-18-2011, 03:06 PM
#8468
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Originally Posted by Miz Johnny
My girlfriend who lives near the location is bringing her Pfaff 3/4 treadle along for me, and I will probably take a Japanese Class 15 HC conversion along "just in case". I am dropping off a parlor treadle in Nashville, and MIGHT take along an unusual Kenmore treadle for sale.
I love fabric--the way it feels, the colors, the possibilities. I put a lot of mine in storage so I could clean out my basement. It's slow going, but I am making progress. And I must admit I love having the storage unit. My husband is afraid I'll never give it up.
I love fabric--the way it feels, the colors, the possibilities. I put a lot of mine in storage so I could clean out my basement. It's slow going, but I am making progress. And I must admit I love having the storage unit. My husband is afraid I'll never give it up.
Nancy
01-18-2011, 03:41 PM
#8469
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Location: Port Sulphur, LA
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Even I, just starting to educate my self on Vintage machines,
had to laugh at the price.
http://batonrouge.craigslist.org/atq/2154219772.html
had to laugh at the price.
http://batonrouge.craigslist.org/atq/2154219772.html
01-18-2011, 03:46 PM
#8470
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Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid
Originally Posted by whenpigsfly
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
I had one person give me a machine when she heard that I sew on vintage machines. She had saved it from heading to the dump. Some lady had two machines heads out on her sidewalk, that I picked up for free. Yup, the machines are just like the cats-they find you.
I keep hearing that ... But WHEN does it begin happening????
I've had to search and search for the three vintages I've found. And everyone I've asked to keep an eye open for bargain machines is looking for them, too!
Just keep looking daily on CLs and go to garage sales.
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