Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
Well, I have not made it to Oakland yet. I just couldn't change yesterday's schedule! I will call today to see if the Pfaff is still there and if it is, we are planning a trip for Wednesday.
Here is my Mocha 301. My newest machine that I got from Cathy, Mizkaki. The jury was out on her at first. I took her to Girl's Night Out, and because I am so used to the 1/4" foot and the acrylic extension bed, I just couldn't seem to sew a straight seam with her that night! Of course, it didn't help that the quilt top's blocks that I was trying to put together were all screwed up after I squared the blocks up! Anyway, I brought her home and started using her a a few days ago! I am in LOVE with this machine! I got my 1/4" slant foot and I am now putting the blocks together for the top I thought would not go together right - and they are matching (mostly)![ATTACH=CONFIG]315795[/ATTACH] I am loving this machine! No wonder Candace collects the 301!
Nancy
Here is my Mocha 301. My newest machine that I got from Cathy, Mizkaki. The jury was out on her at first. I took her to Girl's Night Out, and because I am so used to the 1/4" foot and the acrylic extension bed, I just couldn't seem to sew a straight seam with her that night! Of course, it didn't help that the quilt top's blocks that I was trying to put together were all screwed up after I squared the blocks up! Anyway, I brought her home and started using her a a few days ago! I am in LOVE with this machine! I got my 1/4" slant foot and I am now putting the blocks together for the top I thought would not go together right - and they are matching (mostly)![ATTACH=CONFIG]315795[/ATTACH] I am loving this machine! No wonder Candace collects the 301!
Nancy
The 301 is on my wishlist! That's a beautiful quilt too! I think you should send it to me when you're done with it...k?
Nancy
Last edited by BoJangles; 02-27-2012 at 06:31 AM.
Nancy he could round out the corners with a router. My DH is going to make a few when the weather warms up. Hope you can get that machine.
Nancy, I wish I was traveling over that way this weekend, but my son has lots of activities here at home. Otherwise, I would get that machine for you. It's about a half hour drive in one direction, but I'm sometimes close to Oakland to visit the in-laws...just this weekend we aren't.
I agree with pay with credit card over the phone. I do hope you are headed to Oakland today!
It's a beautiful machine!! The chrysanthemum decals reminds me of the Japanese love for chrysanthemums, used in art work, fabrics, and festival. That may be a clue as to why a "clone 15". Germans may have been intrigued with the Japanese use of chrysanthemums. I like to speculate a lot, makes for interesting stories!!!
I agree with pay with credit card over the phone. I do hope you are headed to Oakland today!
It's a beautiful machine!! The chrysanthemum decals reminds me of the Japanese love for chrysanthemums, used in art work, fabrics, and festival. That may be a clue as to why a "clone 15". Germans may have been intrigued with the Japanese use of chrysanthemums. I like to speculate a lot, makes for interesting stories!!!
You know you are so funny! You make me think! Anyway, I really doubt if that Pfaff has anything to do with Singer's actual class 15 machines. Given that the Pfaff was made in 1912 way before the 15 clones were popping up everywhere, I doubt it is a clone of any type, but who knows? My thoughts on the whole clone thing is that Singer, who had a reputation for putting all the competition out of business with their lawsuits, would never have allowed Pfaff to copy one of their machines. Singer was not nice back then! We all know the reason the 15 clones all came about after WW2 was because we gave the Japanese the design specs to help out their economy after we bombed them. It would actually be funny if Pfaff got by with copying Singer's Model 15, as Singer put so many good companies out of business who even came close to copying any of their patents. I still wonder why, though, the Pfaff resembles a 15, but it certainly wasn't because the Japanese were making 15's in 1912 - they started those 15's much much later. Nice theory though - makes us think!
Nancy
Last edited by BoJangles; 02-27-2012 at 06:49 AM.
Trish, when your DH gets those cases done, please post pictures!
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Charlee,
I see your pretty machine has a trap door on top for cams. Do you have a set? I also love that desk cabinet you have it in. I've never seen one before. I'm gonna keep my eyes open for one.
Your machine looks very similar to our Ideal Automatik.
It has cams as well and we do have them. What we are looking for is an owners manual.
Our machine was made for the German market. All the printing on the machine is German and it came with the original 220V German made motor - power cord - foot controller. I converted it to American power sew we could use it.
By the marks on the underside of the bed the machine is a Japanese casting, assembled in Ireland.
I've been told the closest match is a Brother. But as of yet, we've struck out on the manual.
I'm just wondering if these two machines share a common heritage?
I see your pretty machine has a trap door on top for cams. Do you have a set? I also love that desk cabinet you have it in. I've never seen one before. I'm gonna keep my eyes open for one.
Your machine looks very similar to our Ideal Automatik.
It has cams as well and we do have them. What we are looking for is an owners manual.
Our machine was made for the German market. All the printing on the machine is German and it came with the original 220V German made motor - power cord - foot controller. I converted it to American power sew we could use it.
By the marks on the underside of the bed the machine is a Japanese casting, assembled in Ireland.
I've been told the closest match is a Brother. But as of yet, we've struck out on the manual.
I'm just wondering if these two machines share a common heritage?
Joe, I believe I read somewhere that the Kenmore 84 is a Pfaff made machine. I do know it's marked "Made in Japan", so that may not be accurate, I don't know that Pfaff had a Japanese factory in 57. And yes...I have cams for it...3 sets! LOL!
One of the reasons I love these oldies....the whole setup for mine cost me $37.00....$15 for the machine in it's old cabinet, $20 for the desk cabinet, and $2 for the one set of cams....
I really like that base on yours.
One of the reasons I love these oldies....the whole setup for mine cost me $37.00....$15 for the machine in it's old cabinet, $20 for the desk cabinet, and $2 for the one set of cams....
I really like that base on yours.
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