Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
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I've also got a Ruby, came in a treadle cabinet, in rough shape, still need to clean it up.
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That is an awesome job of restoration. How long did it take you to get her in shape. I have passed on some "rust buckets" because they looked hopeless. I may change my mind in the future. Ruby is a beautiful girl now.
Originally Posted by Charlee
Jan, you did a GREAT job of saving that old girl! She's beautiful! :)
Texas Jan
Originally Posted by Caroline S
That is an awesome job of restoration. How long did it take you to get her in shape. I have passed on some "rust buckets" because they looked hopeless. I may change my mind in the future. Ruby is a beautiful girl now.
Texas Jan
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WOW!!! What a transformation!!!! She is beautiful!! I want one to try and restore.... the only problem is that my hubby says I don't need another machine unless someone gives it to me free! :(
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Originally Posted by Janis
WOW!!! What a transformation!!!! She is beautiful!! I want one to try and restore.... the only problem is that my hubby says I don't need another machine unless someone gives it to me free! :(
I got one for free today...not sure of the age, it's an industrial Brother...tan...actually has a zigzag, which surprised me! Can't wait to have William help me move it so I can play with it a bit!! The thing is HUGE, so am not sure where I'll be able to put it, but I'll figure out something!! ;)
Originally Posted by auniqueview
I picked up a beautiful machine at a yard sale last week...or rather, lol, dh picked it up, not the lightest thing. It started life as a treadle, but someone long ago converted it to electric and put it in a case. You can see where it used to say OLSON, but the lettering is worn off. I can't find anything about Olson, and it does not have a manual. It is missing a plate, I think, on the front, which probably had a number on it. Under the machine, on the front, there is a number, S 58068.
I am trying to get a decent photo, but with my flash, it reflects so much I get mostly a blur. Anyone know anything about an OLSON?
I am trying to get a decent photo, but with my flash, it reflects so much I get mostly a blur. Anyone know anything about an OLSON?
Originally Posted by grannysewer
Ok, Ya'll have to tell me I didn't do a dumb thing. I bought a storage unit with sewing machines and parts in it. So far I've brought home 12 machnes. All need attention of some kind. Even one hand crank, 2 redeyes and some MW and an Elna. There's alot of plastic ones that may or may not be worth saving. But the really cool thing is the parts. This person was planning to open a repair shop, but died before he could do it. I just hope I haven't bitten off too big a bite.
Pictures ......pretty please. That sounds like a great purchase....
:-D
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/viewItem.asp?ItemID=8768015
This is a singer 301 zigzagger. There is another one as well without the cams.
This is a singer 301 zigzagger. There is another one as well without the cams.
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