Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
03-02-2011, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by vintagemotif
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Really pretty Majestic machine! I hope someone gets that machine and uses her!
I could not get into the Needlebar site? I have always been able to go to Needlebar to see something there, now they are asking for a password. Anyone else have the same problem?
Nancy
Well, there are two machines with different names on them and they look just like this gorgeous machine that I posted.
I too hope someone who loves vintage machines and USES them will purchase this machine. And if I had the space this machine and treadle would have been mine already and in use.
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03-02-2011, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by olebat
Have any of you had a chance to review the fiddle base I put on page 739? http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-43881-739.htm I know some of the key players in this shoppe have been out lately, but I'm real curious, and surely I don't have the resources that the lot of you have amassed.
This is what I think I have: Domestic, #3, Vibrating Shuttle, Fiddle base treadle machine.
In addition to any information, I am in search of a date. The number stamped under the (missing) shuttle slide is 88703. According to the manual I located and downloaded, it is really a quilters’ dream, for it will do free motion and embroidery. WOW! Of course, none of this will be possible until I locate a shuttle, attachments, and some sharp needles. Currently, everything seems to move nicely. It needs a cursory cleaning, and little more than routine oiling, and ATTACHMENTS. The belt needs to be tightened, but does not appear to be too brittle.
I'm all ears and eyes hoping someone here in the Vintage Shoppe can enlighten me with a dating link. (Preliminary research indicates about 1875) I’m also looking for resource which carries vintage parts. This beastie has consumed a lot of my time and energy this week, with only a few positive results.
I have a bunch of what I consider old machines in my collection, but I'm beginning to more and more appreciate these vintage machines. My husband reminds me that our house isn't big enough to take on another hobby. I just laugh and remind him that this is not another hobby, just an extension of the quilting.
Anyway . . . the machine?
This is what I think I have: Domestic, #3, Vibrating Shuttle, Fiddle base treadle machine.
In addition to any information, I am in search of a date. The number stamped under the (missing) shuttle slide is 88703. According to the manual I located and downloaded, it is really a quilters’ dream, for it will do free motion and embroidery. WOW! Of course, none of this will be possible until I locate a shuttle, attachments, and some sharp needles. Currently, everything seems to move nicely. It needs a cursory cleaning, and little more than routine oiling, and ATTACHMENTS. The belt needs to be tightened, but does not appear to be too brittle.
I'm all ears and eyes hoping someone here in the Vintage Shoppe can enlighten me with a dating link. (Preliminary research indicates about 1875) I’m also looking for resource which carries vintage parts. This beastie has consumed a lot of my time and energy this week, with only a few positive results.
I have a bunch of what I consider old machines in my collection, but I'm beginning to more and more appreciate these vintage machines. My husband reminds me that our house isn't big enough to take on another hobby. I just laugh and remind him that this is not another hobby, just an extension of the quilting.
Anyway . . . the machine?
03-02-2011, 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Really pretty Majestic machine! I hope someone gets that machine and uses her!
I could not get into the Needlebar site? I have always been able to go to Needlebar to see something there, now they are asking for a password. Anyone else have the same problem?
Nancy
Well, there are two machines with different names on them and they look just like this gorgeous machine that I posted.
I too hope someone who loves vintage machines and USES them will purchase this machine. And if I had the space this machine and treadle would have been mine already and in use.
Billy
I'm just finding the link off the internet, google search, and posting the find, the link to what I found. I'm not posting any thing to NB. I'm NOT even a member of NB. This business from NB of passing a test of snobbishness to become a member is childish. The more information out there for those like me to learn from then the more one learns and appreciates the finds. As I stated, the machines will out live the owners. So, why not be open for ALL to learn.
03-02-2011, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Billy,
I'm just finding the link off the internet, google search, and posting the find, the link to what I found. I'm not posting any thing to NB. I'm NOT even a member of NB. This business from NB of passing a test of snobbishness to become a member is childish. The more information out there for those like me to learn from then the more one learns and appreciates the finds. As I stated, the machines will out live the owners. So, why not be open for ALL to learn.
I'm just finding the link off the internet, google search, and posting the find, the link to what I found. I'm not posting any thing to NB. I'm NOT even a member of NB. This business from NB of passing a test of snobbishness to become a member is childish. The more information out there for those like me to learn from then the more one learns and appreciates the finds. As I stated, the machines will out live the owners. So, why not be open for ALL to learn.
:lol: :lol: :lol: I see you caught the pun in that statement :lol: :lol: :lol:
I agree with you an that and like we talked about earlier these machines will definitely outlive us if we take good care of them. I was just having fun with you my dear and this is OUR shop anyway!!
Billy
03-02-2011, 12:06 PM
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I could not get into the Needlebar site? I have always been able to go to Needlebar to see something there, now they are asking for a password. Anyone else have the same problem?
Nancy[/quote]
I could not get in either. Kathie
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I could not get in either. Kathie
03-02-2011, 12:13 PM
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my friend has a box of vintage magazines and I decided to scan the ads for sewing machines to share here. Here is a Domestic--from a "Ladies World" 1912.
03-02-2011, 12:20 PM
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It is a treadle on craigslist.
Thanks for your help.
BZ quilting, you have a Model 15 with a birth date of June 2, 1910.
Is it a treadle or a Hand crank. If it is a HC it is a 15-89, if a treadle 15-88. Or was there a motor added?
That is my favorite machine.
Nancy
Thanks for your help.
Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by BZ quilting
Can anyone tell me about this machine? Serial # G4919194.
I know how to get to the singer site but my computer will not let me see the type of machine.
Thanks for any help.
I know how to get to the singer site but my computer will not let me see the type of machine.
Thanks for any help.
Is it a treadle or a Hand crank. If it is a HC it is a 15-89, if a treadle 15-88. Or was there a motor added?
That is my favorite machine.
Nancy
03-02-2011, 12:50 PM
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WOW, a $1.00 a month I wonder what was the salary back then
03-02-2011, 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by olebat
Have any of you had a chance to review the fiddle base I put on page 739? http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-43881-739.htm
This is what I think I have: Domestic, #3, Vibrating Shuttle, Fiddle base treadle machine.
In addition to any information, I am in search of a date. The number stamped under the (missing) shuttle slide is 88703. According to the manual I located and downloaded, it is really a quilters’ dream, for it will do free motion and embroidery. WOW! Of course, none of this will be possible until I locate a shuttle, attachments, and some sharp needles. Currently, everything seems to move nicely. It needs a cursory cleaning, and little more than routine oiling, and ATTACHMENTS. The belt needs to be tightened, but does not appear to be too brittle.
I'm all ears and eyes hoping someone here in the Vintage Shoppe can enlighten me with a dating link. (Preliminary research indicates about 1875) I’m also looking for resource which carries vintage parts. This beastie has consumed a lot of my time and energy this week, with only a few positive results.
I have a bunch of what I consider old machines in my collection, but I'm beginning to more and more appreciate these vintage machines. My husband reminds me that our house isn't big enough to take on another hobby. I just laugh and remind him that this is not another hobby, just an extension of the quilting.
Anyway . . . the machine?
This is what I think I have: Domestic, #3, Vibrating Shuttle, Fiddle base treadle machine.
In addition to any information, I am in search of a date. The number stamped under the (missing) shuttle slide is 88703. According to the manual I located and downloaded, it is really a quilters’ dream, for it will do free motion and embroidery. WOW! Of course, none of this will be possible until I locate a shuttle, attachments, and some sharp needles. Currently, everything seems to move nicely. It needs a cursory cleaning, and little more than routine oiling, and ATTACHMENTS. The belt needs to be tightened, but does not appear to be too brittle.
I'm all ears and eyes hoping someone here in the Vintage Shoppe can enlighten me with a dating link. (Preliminary research indicates about 1875) I’m also looking for resource which carries vintage parts. This beastie has consumed a lot of my time and energy this week, with only a few positive results.
I have a bunch of what I consider old machines in my collection, but I'm beginning to more and more appreciate these vintage machines. My husband reminds me that our house isn't big enough to take on another hobby. I just laugh and remind him that this is not another hobby, just an extension of the quilting.
Anyway . . . the machine?
03-02-2011, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by cla8655
I am just as curious as you are. Is the machine all cast iron with metal gears? Belt driven? Is there plastic anywhere on the machine?
I'd bet Billy knows the answer to about how old your machine is.
Nancy
hi nancy, the machine is all cast iron, and has a little motor on the back but wen I got it , it had a table and because it was damage a little in the back my very very very DH took it apart and thru it away, when I came home from work, it was too late, but it had a belt on the side if I am not mistaken and I have not seen any thing plastic in it
Nancy
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