Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
01-31-2011, 05:12 PM
#9251
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by purplefiend
It came with a 220 volt singer motor, it came off as soon as I got it home. I tried the hand crank from my Singer 201k & it works perfectly. I'm quite sure that it was originally a hand cranked machine as the case top fits perfectly with the hand crank still attached to the machine.
Sharon W.
Sharon W.
Nancy
She's beautiful! Looks exactly like my Fiona! We do have a pair of lovely lassies!
Sharon
01-31-2011, 05:32 PM
#9252
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Originally Posted by luv2learn
Over the weekend I decided I was going to stop buying machines until I get these four that "(the devil made me buy") completely done. . .ha! ha! ha! this is my acquisition for today . . . . now it sits in here with the others. . . .GOTTA STOP THIS! ! ! ! !
This White Rotary SN # 1X50157.
01-31-2011, 05:36 PM
#9253
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What a nice find! If I remember right, it takes the "T shirt" cover plate. I have a spare if you want to PM me.
01-31-2011, 06:13 PM
#9254
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Originally Posted by luv2learn
Good evening everyone,
Nancy, thanx for the info, I was a little confused about the attachment box saying 403, but now I understand. I will keep a lookout on ebay for parts. . . . At least there wouldn't be such a worry of shipping damage on those!!
Over the weekend I decided I was going to stop buying machines until I get these four that "(the devil made me buy") completely done. . .ha! ha! ha! this is my acquisition for today and it wasn't even one on my "gotta have it" list but I received an email today from an ad I responded to 2 wks ago about what kind of machine it was. Then I jumped on line and it seems to definitely be worth the $45. I got it for so. . . . now it sits in here with the others. . . .GOTTA STOP THIS! ! ! ! ! at least for a while! ! ! I still have very long list of "I Want" machines .
This White Rotary SN # 1X50157. I have only seen a couple of pics on this board of a machine similar to it and haven't read anything about them. . .so on it goes. It runs (don't know yet if it actually stitches) but I won't be using it unitl I replace the cord! The attachment and box look like new and the cabinet has no dings and will be beautiful refinished. I will need to find the bobbin extension cover and a manual for it. I will continue reading for info on this board and if anyone knows anything about it that can help me I would appreciate it. Thanx, luv2learn
Nancy, thanx for the info, I was a little confused about the attachment box saying 403, but now I understand. I will keep a lookout on ebay for parts. . . . At least there wouldn't be such a worry of shipping damage on those!!
Over the weekend I decided I was going to stop buying machines until I get these four that "(the devil made me buy") completely done. . .ha! ha! ha! this is my acquisition for today and it wasn't even one on my "gotta have it" list but I received an email today from an ad I responded to 2 wks ago about what kind of machine it was. Then I jumped on line and it seems to definitely be worth the $45. I got it for so. . . . now it sits in here with the others. . . .GOTTA STOP THIS! ! ! ! ! at least for a while! ! ! I still have very long list of "I Want" machines .
This White Rotary SN # 1X50157. I have only seen a couple of pics on this board of a machine similar to it and haven't read anything about them. . .so on it goes. It runs (don't know yet if it actually stitches) but I won't be using it unitl I replace the cord! The attachment and box look like new and the cabinet has no dings and will be beautiful refinished. I will need to find the bobbin extension cover and a manual for it. I will continue reading for info on this board and if anyone knows anything about it that can help me I would appreciate it. Thanx, luv2learn
01-31-2011, 06:18 PM
#9255
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lov2learn.... That's one beeeeutiful machine. I love the deep relief design on it. I'm in florida too, and am just starting in on my addiction to old machines... lol.
I am lusting after a Singer lotus treadle... just because. Once I figure out the difference between a brown lotus and a er... not-brown lotus, then I'll go a looking... lol.
But first.... where to put it? My bathrooms are not big enough for the toilet and sink, let alone a treadle!!!! <grin>
I am lusting after a Singer lotus treadle... just because. Once I figure out the difference between a brown lotus and a er... not-brown lotus, then I'll go a looking... lol.
But first.... where to put it? My bathrooms are not big enough for the toilet and sink, let alone a treadle!!!! <grin>
01-31-2011, 06:25 PM
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Question to all those with the gear driven, potted motor 15-91's. WHICH is the correct bobbin to use?
Hurray! I just picked up my 2nd vintage machine, a 15-91.
But... with the machine came two different types of class 15 bobbins.... one set was def. a class 15, straight sides, NO holes other than the thread out hole. The other handful, are the class 15s that have evenly spaced larger holes all around, on both sides.
I've heard that the old Singers tend to sew better with vintage bobbins specific to the machine... which ones do I use? want? Or are they both okay? What's the difference? Well, I guess the ones with all the holes are lighter, of course. Since the 15-91 is a vertical bobbin... which one is better for it?
Hurray! I just picked up my 2nd vintage machine, a 15-91.
But... with the machine came two different types of class 15 bobbins.... one set was def. a class 15, straight sides, NO holes other than the thread out hole. The other handful, are the class 15s that have evenly spaced larger holes all around, on both sides.
I've heard that the old Singers tend to sew better with vintage bobbins specific to the machine... which ones do I use? want? Or are they both okay? What's the difference? Well, I guess the ones with all the holes are lighter, of course. Since the 15-91 is a vertical bobbin... which one is better for it?
01-31-2011, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by JaneK
Hi, I also think the featherweights are kind of tiny, but that's what makes them so cute! I have what I think is the greatest "little" machine. Weighs very little. I transport it everywhere and it sews like a dream. It's an ELNA Tsp lotus. It has flaps that fold up on 3 sides to serve as it's carrying case and they fold down as a sewing table when you use it. It has straight stitch as well as reverse, zig -zag, and the coolest little retractable bobbin retriever that pulls down to stick in the bobbin hole and lift it out. Love, love , love this machine, also much less expensive than a Singer featherweight. I do, however love my Singers, too, especially my 201-2, but it weighs 10, 000 pounds! :-) I put my iron in the photo so you can see the size comparison.
01-31-2011, 06:53 PM
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I have a singer 101 and I think it is 1920 or 1922 (can't remember)
My uncle gave it to me and I cleaned it up, plugged it in a it runs great. Purring motor. But I don't sew with it so it is under a tablecloth staying safe until my youngest is done with crayons.
My uncle gave it to me and I cleaned it up, plugged it in a it runs great. Purring motor. But I don't sew with it so it is under a tablecloth staying safe until my youngest is done with crayons.
01-31-2011, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by kwendt
Question to all those with the gear driven, potted motor 15-91's. WHICH is the correct bobbin to use?
Hurray! I just picked up my 2nd vintage machine, a 15-91.
But... with the machine came two different types of class 15 bobbins.... one set was def. a class 15, straight sides, NO holes other than the thread out hole. The other handful, are the class 15s that have evenly spaced larger holes all around, on both sides.
I've heard that the old Singers tend to sew better with vintage bobbins specific to the machine... which ones do I use? want? Or are they both okay? What's the difference? Well, I guess the ones with all the holes are lighter, of course. Since the 15-91 is a vertical bobbin... which one is better for it?
Hurray! I just picked up my 2nd vintage machine, a 15-91.
But... with the machine came two different types of class 15 bobbins.... one set was def. a class 15, straight sides, NO holes other than the thread out hole. The other handful, are the class 15s that have evenly spaced larger holes all around, on both sides.
I've heard that the old Singers tend to sew better with vintage bobbins specific to the machine... which ones do I use? want? Or are they both okay? What's the difference? Well, I guess the ones with all the holes are lighter, of course. Since the 15-91 is a vertical bobbin... which one is better for it?
happily treadling in Texas,
Sharon W.
01-31-2011, 07:36 PM
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luv2learn
Pretty White and nice attachments!
Pretty White and nice attachments!
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