Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
#8741
Well, after looking at my Davis in the daylight, I am not so concerned about loosing the 'DA' on the front. The whole machine looks new, shiny; and the dull patchy look where it was still dirty in some spots with nice shiny finish in other spots is gone. It is even and it shines!
There wasn't much of the decals left anyway; and, I don't like the dull spotty look like the finish is coming off in spots.
Nancy
There wasn't much of the decals left anyway; and, I don't like the dull spotty look like the finish is coming off in spots.
Nancy
#8742
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Well, after looking at my Davis in the daylight, I am not so concerned about loosing the 'DA' on the front. The whole machine looks new, shiny; and the dull patchy look where it was still dirty in some spots with nice shiny finish in other spots is gone. It is even and it shines!
There wasn't much of the decals left anyway; and, I don't like the dull spotty look like the finish is coming off in spots.
Nancy
There wasn't much of the decals left anyway; and, I don't like the dull spotty look like the finish is coming off in spots.
Nancy
#8743
[quote=vintagemotif]
My number is G240726 or that G is a O -hard to tell. The patented dates are June14 1910, Oct 10 1911, but then you can't always go by that.
Where do you find information on the serial numbers? Please post a link, thanks.
Monica, I have not found a dating site for the Free, but my machine had a newspaper clipping dated November 1913. The serial number on my machine is C83642. The patent numbers start with Feb 11, 02 and end May 20, 13. With the newspaper clipping, I think I can safely assume it is a 1913 machine.
Geeze, it doesn't make sense that your machine has the last patent date of 1911, but your serial number is in the 200 thousands while mine is in the 80 thousands? I know slide plates can be switched, so we have no way of knowing if that slide plate is the original one. But, unlike the Davis the serial number of my Free is on the actual machine bed like a Singer has theirs. I thought all the manufacturers used numbers in sequence to date the machines? Interesting.
Nancy
Originally Posted by BoJangles
My number is G240726 or that G is a O -hard to tell. The patented dates are June14 1910, Oct 10 1911, but then you can't always go by that.
Where do you find information on the serial numbers? Please post a link, thanks.
Geeze, it doesn't make sense that your machine has the last patent date of 1911, but your serial number is in the 200 thousands while mine is in the 80 thousands? I know slide plates can be switched, so we have no way of knowing if that slide plate is the original one. But, unlike the Davis the serial number of my Free is on the actual machine bed like a Singer has theirs. I thought all the manufacturers used numbers in sequence to date the machines? Interesting.
Nancy
#8744
[quote=BoJangles]
My number is G240726 or that G is a O -hard to tell. The patented dates are June14 1910, Oct 10 1911, but then you can't always go by that.
Where do you find information on the serial numbers? Please post a link, thanks.
Monica, I have not found a dating site for the Free, but my machine had a newspaper clipping dated November 1913. The serial number on my machine is C83642. The patent numbers start with Feb 11, 02 and end May 20, 13. With the newspaper clipping, I think I can safely assume it is a 1913 machine.
Geeze, it doesn't make sense that your machine has the last patent date of 1911, but your serial number is in the 200 thousands while mine is in the 80 thousands? I know slide plates can be switched, so we have no way of knowing if that slide plate is the original one. But, unlike the Davis the serial number of my Free is on the actual machine bed like a Singer has theirs. I thought all the manufacturers used numbers in sequence to date the machines? Interesting.
Nancy
Would someone over at Treadleon have some input on this? I know that when companies were bought out... the model numbers changed, even if the cast pieces were still badged with the old name (thinking of when Singer bought out N&W). ??? I don't know enough yet about all of that. But someone over at Treadleon would, I bet.
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Originally Posted by BoJangles
My number is G240726 or that G is a O -hard to tell. The patented dates are June14 1910, Oct 10 1911, but then you can't always go by that.
Where do you find information on the serial numbers? Please post a link, thanks.
Geeze, it doesn't make sense that your machine has the last patent date of 1911, but your serial number is in the 200 thousands while mine is in the 80 thousands? I know slide plates can be switched, so we have no way of knowing if that slide plate is the original one. But, unlike the Davis the serial number of my Free is on the actual machine bed like a Singer has theirs. I thought all the manufacturers used numbers in sequence to date the machines? Interesting.
Nancy
#8745
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Huntsville, AL
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Nancy, My grandmother taught me to quilt, knit, embroidery and crochet when I was in grade school. I lived with my grandparents for several years. I hated learning because I want to play ball with my friends. She made do needle work about an hour a day. She said even guys have to know how to mend and sew buttons. I am glad she did now. I have made my wife formal dresses to go to military balls and things. I do not make clothes now but do quilt and the needle work as stated above. Just something I have always done. I have posted things I have done in the past. You can search them if you want to see. Glenn
#8746
Here is our 128 machine with crinkle finish and black slide plates. We call her Vicky after the lady we bought her from. Today DH put a hand crank on her and I tried sewing and she sews like the champ that she is. First time I have ever hc in my life. Vicky is a 1951 model she had a motor but I think she will stay as a hc.
Vicky
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Vicky sporting a new Hand Crank
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#8747
Originally Posted by Glenn
Nancy, My grandmother taught me to quilt, knit, embroidery and crochet when I was in grade school. I lived with my grandparents for several years. I hated learning because I want to play ball with my friends. She made do needle work about an hour a day. She said even guys have to know how to mend and sew buttons. I am glad she did now. I have made my wife formal dresses to go to military balls and things. I do not make clothes now but do quilt and the needle work as stated above. Just something I have always done. I have posted things I have done in the past. You can search them if you want to see. Glenn
Glenn, I am really impressed! Making formals for your wife! Wow, I guess I shouldn't be so impressed, though, as most of the best tailors were men!
Nancy
#8748
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: KANSAS
Posts: 1,059
Nancy, and fashion designer's are mostly men. It's really their craft cuz they are really good at it. But, they think the same of us (ladies) when we go into their fun park (auto mechanics).
#8749
Originally Posted by tomilu
Found a couple of treadles at an antique place out of town. One is a Wheeler and Wilson #9 in great shape and the other is a very early Davis with fancy irons. Can't make up my mind which I want, no room for both.
#8750
Originally Posted by Crossstitcher
Here is our 128 machine with crinkle finish and black slide plates. We call her Vicky after the lady we bought her from. Today DH put a hand crank on her and I tried sewing and she sews like the champ that she is. First time I have ever hc in my life. Vicky is a 1951 model she had a motor but I think she will stay as a hc.
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