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03-20-2011, 09:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Weedwoman
Anybody know what this little machine is? It's listed in an auction as a featherweight with a ? after it. I think they are just thinking because it's small it's a featherweight. It is a treadle it seems in a pretty ugly green painted cabinet.
03-20-2011, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by Weedwoman
Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by Weedwoman
Anybody know what this little machine is? It's listed in an auction as a featherweight with a ? after it. I think they are just thinking because it's small it's a featherweight. It is a treadle it seems in a pretty ugly green painted cabinet.
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03-20-2011, 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Elsie Blight
well l ave just read through and every thing sounds so exciting l will now have a go to send pictures
03-20-2011, 09:50 AM
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Thanks everyone for the comments on the 319W. Not sure if all the 319 machines are the same, but mine says 319W on the front of the machine, so I am pretty sure what it is. Just FYI, though, even the sewing machine parts houses online are conflicting about the bobbin case for this machine. 173058 is the only one that will work in my machine. There is a little peg at about 5 oclock inside the bobbin race, and this one has a notch and is enclosesd circle, forcing the user to use the 206x13 needle, that will work. The online stores offer one that is 105032 that does not have the notch in it at the 5 oclock point, and has the top cut away for a regular 15x1 to clear. I didn't try to cut the 5 oclock notch when this one came in the mail first, I just waited for the one with the original number and 203x16 needles to come in and try, with great success. I like to put the machines back in their most original state, so I had wanted to do it that way anyway. Either way, it is a cool machine. I downloaded the 111 page book, and it tries convincing the owner that it is a simple machine to use, but I would have to refer to the book often to change the stitch patterns. So many options it is crazy, but that is what makes it neat.
03-20-2011, 11:17 AM
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I like your response and agree with you. There are other cool machines out there to adopt. Go for your own machine. Have fun hunting!
Originally Posted by Nanamoms
Ok, I have a question...I have access to my mother's Kenmore which I learned to sew on. I started sewing at age 12 and that was hmmmmm, let's see, 48 years ago. It is mounted in a cabinet and has the knee lever for sewing. I had it at my house for a long time, then due to space limits, I took her back to my sister's (who swears Mama gave it to her...but she did NOT!) Anyway, my sister doesn't have a clue...it's sitting in her garage. So my question is...should I get her back and research her. Is she old enough to be considered an antique? If I remember correctly, she is a gray color. it sounds like your home would be a good place for the machine to live. that said, NOTHING is worth causing a family riff. ive seen a couple of very nice families "go to war" over "stuff". if sis is adamant that it is hers, move on. maybe she will see the light when she sees your other machines and how you care fore/use them. just my 2 cents.
03-20-2011, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Here is a picture of my Singer straight-leg treadle. I don't know how to rotate the picture, sorry.
03-20-2011, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by cabbagepatchkid
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Here is a picture of my Singer straight-leg treadle. I don't know how to rotate the picture, sorry.
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03-20-2011, 11:55 AM
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:) Another member told me about you So I would like to know if you might have a slide plate for a 201-2 or can another slide plate fit the 201-2? I do not want a new one Thanks bannie
03-20-2011, 12:04 PM
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I need help with the underpinning on a featherweight table. I posted here - http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-109197-1.htm - please take a look. TIA
03-20-2011, 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Elsie Blight
Oh fantastic l have just learn't what a striaght leg singer is l love getting up to read the pages l learn so much thank you all for sharing am l ok to clean my machine with white vinigar so it does not strip any thing offor should l try something else being in Australia l am a bit unsure how to clean them properly in other words any help would be appreceiated
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