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07-16-2012, 07:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Candace
Anyone have this Singer binding machine? Looks pretty cool! http://chico.craigslist.org/atq/3140212594.html
07-16-2012, 07:42 AM
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Miriam, is it actually a useful machine besides looking neat? I guess I'm wondering what it would be able to do that a regular machine with a binding attachment wouldn't be able to do?
07-16-2012, 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Candace
Miriam, is it actually a useful machine besides looking neat? I guess I'm wondering what it would be able to do that a regular machine with a binding attachment wouldn't be able to do?
07-16-2012, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Candace
Miriam, is it actually a useful machine besides looking neat? I guess I'm wondering what it would be able to do that a regular machine with a binding attachment wouldn't be able to do?
Does that make sense???????
07-16-2012, 10:39 AM
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Yeah, I imagine factory workers with a specific task would use them. Just can't think of something it would do, that I'm not able to do on one of my other machines. And to have that much space and a machine that only does one, limited function....well, I guess I answered my own question:>
07-16-2012, 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by miriam
I've been thinking of starting something about Kenmores. I have about 10 or 15 of them. Some are pretty nice machines. I don't really know much about them though. Some of you will have to help me out. I don't have them all cleaned up yet. There are a few more to clean up. At first I thought they were all toast - none of them moved. Maybe some links to manuals and any user friendly links or info would help. Hang on to it for a bit though so we can get it all together. I've been trying to get/keep the accessories for each machine matched up with the machine too. I won't ever know which cabinet was original. sigh.
Also don't discount the MW machines. I have a couple of them some where. From what I've seen they aren't bad machines.
Also I would like to start something about the Japanese zzers - I have a few of them. I have one that is going to take some major work - come and get it... It could be done but I just don't have the patience for that one. I just hate rusted needle bars and bobbin areas and rusted, pitted chrome all over the place. I would much rather see 3 in 1 oil residue.
Also don't discount the MW machines. I have a couple of them some where. From what I've seen they aren't bad machines.
Also I would like to start something about the Japanese zzers - I have a few of them. I have one that is going to take some major work - come and get it... It could be done but I just don't have the patience for that one. I just hate rusted needle bars and bobbin areas and rusted, pitted chrome all over the place. I would much rather see 3 in 1 oil residue.
07-16-2012, 12:40 PM
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In my purse, I carry a little 'just in case' kit. It has sewing machine needles, thread, a generic bobbin with another color thread (just in case), small scissors, and a scrap of fabric. Then if I do see a machine I'm interested in, I can usually try it out. It has come in handy!! I keep a pair of tweezers in my billfold, and have for years. They come in handy for a lot of things... Have fun Charlee!!
On another note, I just got a green/white featherweight 221 today. I had to take the bobbin assembly apart some to get the finger ( or what ever it is called ) back in place at the top. At one time I lost the little screw that held the assembly together, and found it after sweeping my floor. It now runs great after oiling it all over. I need help in dating it as everywhere I look, I can't find serial numbers after EX. This one has EY 851310, and yes I looked several times to make sure it wasn't EV or EX. Does anyone know where I can date it? I got just the machine, no case, and no attachments. I paid $100.00 for it, which I thought was a good price for it. Any one have a spare case they want to sell reasonably?
On another note, I just got a green/white featherweight 221 today. I had to take the bobbin assembly apart some to get the finger ( or what ever it is called ) back in place at the top. At one time I lost the little screw that held the assembly together, and found it after sweeping my floor. It now runs great after oiling it all over. I need help in dating it as everywhere I look, I can't find serial numbers after EX. This one has EY 851310, and yes I looked several times to make sure it wasn't EV or EX. Does anyone know where I can date it? I got just the machine, no case, and no attachments. I paid $100.00 for it, which I thought was a good price for it. Any one have a spare case they want to sell reasonably?
07-16-2012, 12:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Janis
In my purse, I carry a little 'just in case' kit. It has sewing machine needles, thread, a generic bobbin with another color thread (just in case), small scissors, and a scrap of fabric. Then if I do see a machine I'm interested in, I can usually try it out. It has come in handy!! I keep a pair of tweezers in my billfold, and have for years. They come in handy for a lot of things... Have fun Charlee!!
On another note, I just got a green/white featherweight 221 today. I had to take the bobbin assembly apart some to get the finger ( or what ever it is called ) back in place at the top. At one time I lost the little screw that held the assembly together, and found it after sweeping my floor. It now runs great after oiling it all over. I need help in dating it as everywhere I look, I can't find serial numbers after EX. This one has EY 851310, and yes I looked several times to make sure it wasn't EV or EX. Does anyone know where I can date it? I got just the machine, no case, and no attachments. I paid $100.00 for it, which I thought was a good price for it. Any one have a spare case they want to sell reasonably?
On another note, I just got a green/white featherweight 221 today. I had to take the bobbin assembly apart some to get the finger ( or what ever it is called ) back in place at the top. At one time I lost the little screw that held the assembly together, and found it after sweeping my floor. It now runs great after oiling it all over. I need help in dating it as everywhere I look, I can't find serial numbers after EX. This one has EY 851310, and yes I looked several times to make sure it wasn't EV or EX. Does anyone know where I can date it? I got just the machine, no case, and no attachments. I paid $100.00 for it, which I thought was a good price for it. Any one have a spare case they want to sell reasonably?
07-16-2012, 01:29 PM
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I got rolling yarn totes at Michaels for my other two black ones that fit them nicely, and have extra storage. They work better than the regular machine totes. i'll probably get one for this one too. Now to name her... I'm drawing a blank with this one.
With a cooler for storage, i would think that it would have the potential for keeping moisture in it. I wouldn't think that would be good for the machines.
I saw on a British site, sewmuse.co.uk/singerfeatherweight.htm that had a fw with a serial number EY847067 that looks just like mine. They dated it at 1967, but I thought the last ones were made in 1964.
With a cooler for storage, i would think that it would have the potential for keeping moisture in it. I wouldn't think that would be good for the machines.
I saw on a British site, sewmuse.co.uk/singerfeatherweight.htm that had a fw with a serial number EY847067 that looks just like mine. They dated it at 1967, but I thought the last ones were made in 1964.
07-16-2012, 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Janis
I got rolling yarn totes at Michaels for my other two black ones that fit them nicely, and have extra storage. They work better than the regular machine totes. i'll probably get one for this one too. Now to name her... I'm drawing a blank with this one.
With a cooler for storage, i would think that it would have the potential for keeping moisture in it. I wouldn't think that would be good for the machines.
I saw on a British site, sewmuse.co.uk/singerfeatherweight.htm that had a fw with a serial number EY847067 that looks just like mine. They dated it at 1967, but I thought the last ones were made in 1964.
With a cooler for storage, i would think that it would have the potential for keeping moisture in it. I wouldn't think that would be good for the machines.
I saw on a British site, sewmuse.co.uk/singerfeatherweight.htm that had a fw with a serial number EY847067 that looks just like mine. They dated it at 1967, but I thought the last ones were made in 1964.
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