Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
Originally Posted by Charlee
Originally Posted by olebat
Hate to look a gift horse in the mouth,
. . . Sure you don't have time to work on it now???? ;)
Originally Posted by olebat
Originally Posted by Charlee
Originally Posted by olebat
Hate to look a gift horse in the mouth,
. . . Sure you don't have time to work on it now???? ;)
Originally Posted by nickylsf
That gives me hope! Looks like the same condition as the 66 Redeye I picked up yesterday for $15. I have been scared to post the "before" picture!
Oh please post it !! For $15, you can learn on it and if it doesn't come out perfect, you aren't out a ton of money. That was why I bought this machine, just to see how much of a difference there could be, and it had all its parts there.
Texas Jan
Texas Jan
Thanks for posting it.
Texas Jan
Originally Posted by Candace
This machine was Introduced at the 1964 World Fair, a White 'Fair Lady' model 763. One of my first vintage machines in my collection.
Nancy
Originally Posted by olebat
Hate to look a gift horse in the mouth, but this baby is gonna take a bunch of time, work and TLC to get it fully functional again. Time, which at this point I do not have to spare. I haven't started research in this particular model. The wiring needs replacing for sure, so haven't tried to get 'er working. The wheel is difficult to turn. Cabinet repair is pretty much just a glue/clamp situation, I hope. Will need refinish work too, as the varnish is badly blistered. Machine will probably respond to a good cleaning and oiling. It's been sitting for years, it'll just have to sit a couple more months.
Nancy
Here is a nice Jones. Looks like the decals are in good shape! I e-mailed the owner. It is a little more than I'd like to pay, but I'd love to have that Jones!
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/atq/2525601970.html
Nancy
I am meeting a lady tomorrow to pick up a Two Spools (machine only) with attachments and the manual. She had advertized the attachments and manual on Craigslist a couple weeks ago. I contacted her about them - the owner's were on their way out of town for a couple weeks - anyway, she also said she has the machine. The machine belonged to her Aunt, whom she spent summers with. The aunt taught her to sew on that Two Spools. She had it shipped out here from back east when the aunt passed. When the machine arrived the cabinet was toast - crushed during shipment! She wants someone to get the machine that will take care of her! Monica, you always say we need two of each machine we use so we have a parts machine! Well, I doubt this machine will ever be for parts, but I will have two Two Spools since that is my piecing machine!
Nancy
http://sacramento.craigslist.org/atq/2525601970.html
Nancy
I am meeting a lady tomorrow to pick up a Two Spools (machine only) with attachments and the manual. She had advertized the attachments and manual on Craigslist a couple weeks ago. I contacted her about them - the owner's were on their way out of town for a couple weeks - anyway, she also said she has the machine. The machine belonged to her Aunt, whom she spent summers with. The aunt taught her to sew on that Two Spools. She had it shipped out here from back east when the aunt passed. When the machine arrived the cabinet was toast - crushed during shipment! She wants someone to get the machine that will take care of her! Monica, you always say we need two of each machine we use so we have a parts machine! Well, I doubt this machine will ever be for parts, but I will have two Two Spools since that is my piecing machine!
Nancy
Yep, Nancy, same machine. I'm trying to get it closed now, and can't get it to fold back down. Cabinet looked OK because things were sort of in place, but the wood is dry, it wasn't screwed or nailed together, only glue, which is now long gone in some areas. As I began to close it, things shifted. It's gonna be a two person job. DH worked late shift last night, so he's still sleeping. He won't like helping on this one . . . says I have too many machines . . .
It'll be better when the new 4-H center opens and most of the machines go there, then I'll just have a few treadles and a couple of my favs in the vintage line.
It'll be better when the new 4-H center opens and most of the machines go there, then I'll just have a few treadles and a couple of my favs in the vintage line.
I have a question for everyone. I took in my Singer 201 that I posted here a few days ago to get refurbished. The man told me he might just get a cover for the wire in the back cuz he doesn't know if he can re-wire the motor and hes putting in a new foot pedal. Does this sound right? I called another guy and he said since it's in the cabinet he wouldn't even worry about the wiring that it should be safe cuz the wire isn't out in the open???? Should I be concerned? I thought they would just re-wire it so I could be done with it...
Originally Posted by quiltdoctor
Originally Posted by nickylsf
That gives me hope! Looks like the same condition as the 66 Redeye I picked up yesterday for $15. I have been scared to post the "before" picture!
Oh please post it !! For $15, you can learn on it and if it doesn't come out perfect, you aren't out a ton of money. That was why I bought this machine, just to see how much of a difference there could be, and it had all its parts there.
Texas Jan
Texas Jan
Thanks for posting it.
Texas Jan
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Originally Posted by BoJangles
Originally Posted by Candace
This machine was Introduced at the 1964 World Fair, a White 'Fair Lady' model 763. One of my first vintage machines in my collection.
Nancy
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