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06-01-2011, 05:56 PM
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does anyone have any information on the minesota?
06-01-2011, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Crossstitcher
Originally Posted by kwendt
Sitting RIGHT in front, on the floor with a bunch of baskets was a little dusty black case. I immed. squatted down to look... yup. I ask the man at the counter, "how much is this old sewing machine?" He said, "$10". And I said, "I'll take it!!!!
So I am now the proud owner of a Singer 221 Featherweight, in a nice case, with attachments and manual and the original 1964 bill of sale.
So I am now the proud owner of a Singer 221 Featherweight, in a nice case, with attachments and manual and the original 1964 bill of sale.
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06-01-2011, 06:04 PM
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Hi ; does anyone on here know about an american sewing machine , I'am getting one given to me havent seen her yet but the girl told me she works but needs cleaned up and in a cabinet. i hope you can help . Dottie Bug i will check back latter
06-01-2011, 06:14 PM
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I found a beautiful sewing cabinet at an antique mall for $25. It is solid wood, newer than the vintage I've seen, but my old Singers won't fit. The Hinge space is about an inch too wide. The Singers I have need about 9 1/4 inch space and this is a tad over 10 inches between. Any idea what machine this would fit? I had no idea that machine brands were different in this aspect. I have an old dressmaker I may try and measure. It's too pretty to just sit around my house.
Two sets of hinges, btw, so both sides unfold. 8-10 inches on the right "wing" and regular size on the left.
Any info is greatly appreciated.
Two sets of hinges, btw, so both sides unfold. 8-10 inches on the right "wing" and regular size on the left.
Any info is greatly appreciated.
06-01-2011, 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by kwendt
wow.. I have 23 pages to read. But first... let me share some GOOD news....
So I drove my MIL out to do some thrift store shopping today. We got some odds/ends and started home. My MIL said, "Isn't there a little thrift store in the next shopping center". We pulled in. Went into the shop. Sitting RIGHT in front, on the floor with a bunch of baskets was a little dusty black case. I immed. squatted down to look... yup. I ask the man at the counter, "how much is this old sewing machine?" He said, "$10". And I said, "I'll take it!!!!
So I am now the proud owner of a Singer 221 Featherweight, in a nice case, with attachments and manual and the original 1964 bill of sale. Machine is used, but not much. Well loved, and cared for. Professionally serviced, new cord at some point. Musty, dusty, beginnings of mold spots and the usual 221 thread snarl.... that's it. WOW. Happy dance! I'll post pictures when I get it cleaned up.
So I drove my MIL out to do some thrift store shopping today. We got some odds/ends and started home. My MIL said, "Isn't there a little thrift store in the next shopping center". We pulled in. Went into the shop. Sitting RIGHT in front, on the floor with a bunch of baskets was a little dusty black case. I immed. squatted down to look... yup. I ask the man at the counter, "how much is this old sewing machine?" He said, "$10". And I said, "I'll take it!!!!
So I am now the proud owner of a Singer 221 Featherweight, in a nice case, with attachments and manual and the original 1964 bill of sale. Machine is used, but not much. Well loved, and cared for. Professionally serviced, new cord at some point. Musty, dusty, beginnings of mold spots and the usual 221 thread snarl.... that's it. WOW. Happy dance! I'll post pictures when I get it cleaned up.
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06-01-2011, 07:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Lori Peercy
New here but just bought a treadle sewing machine serial number is 3218618 and it needs a new belt where do I go to find one of those?
Hope this helps,
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06-01-2011, 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by buslady
Here is my new beauty. Can anyone help me with info on this new baby? Thanks.
http://community.webshots.com/user/arachnesobsession
06-01-2011, 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by sew wishful
I found a beautiful sewing cabinet at an antique mall for $25. It is solid wood, newer than the vintage I've seen, but my old Singers won't fit. The Hinge space is about an inch too wide. The Singers I have need about 9 1/4 inch space and this is a tad over 10 inches between. Any idea what machine this would fit? I had no idea that machine brands were different in this aspect. I have an old dressmaker I may try and measure. It's too pretty to just sit around my house.
Two sets of hinges, btw, so both sides unfold. 8-10 inches on the right "wing" and regular size on the left.
Any info is greatly appreciated.
Two sets of hinges, btw, so both sides unfold. 8-10 inches on the right "wing" and regular size on the left.
Any info is greatly appreciated.
06-01-2011, 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by kwendt
wow.. I have 23 pages to read. But first... let me share some GOOD news....
So I drove my MIL out to do some thrift store shopping today. We got some odds/ends and started home. My MIL said, "Isn't there a little thrift store in the next shopping center". We pulled in. Went into the shop. Sitting RIGHT in front, on the floor with a bunch of baskets was a little dusty black case. I immed. squatted down to look... yup. I ask the man at the counter, "how much is this old sewing machine?" He said, "$10". And I said, "I'll take it!!!!
So I am now the proud owner of a Singer 221 Featherweight, in a nice case, with attachments and manual and the original 1964 bill of sale. Machine is used, but not much. Well loved, and cared for. Professionally serviced, new cord at some point. Musty, dusty, beginnings of mold spots and the usual 221 thread snarl.... that's it. WOW. Happy dance! I'll post pictures when I get it cleaned up.
So I drove my MIL out to do some thrift store shopping today. We got some odds/ends and started home. My MIL said, "Isn't there a little thrift store in the next shopping center". We pulled in. Went into the shop. Sitting RIGHT in front, on the floor with a bunch of baskets was a little dusty black case. I immed. squatted down to look... yup. I ask the man at the counter, "how much is this old sewing machine?" He said, "$10". And I said, "I'll take it!!!!
So I am now the proud owner of a Singer 221 Featherweight, in a nice case, with attachments and manual and the original 1964 bill of sale. Machine is used, but not much. Well loved, and cared for. Professionally serviced, new cord at some point. Musty, dusty, beginnings of mold spots and the usual 221 thread snarl.... that's it. WOW. Happy dance! I'll post pictures when I get it cleaned up.
:thumbup: :)
06-01-2011, 09:33 PM
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I got a surprised today. An old neighbor came by today, she knows I collect sewing machines. she says "I just came by to let you know I have an old Sewing Machine Im giving away if you want it". My eyes popped out, "Oh you bet I want it". All she knows is, it is an old Singer in a cabinet. Can't wait to find out what type Singer it is. I'll post pictures when I get it. :D
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