Vintage Sewing Machine Shop.....Come on in and sit a spell
09-03-2012, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Bluebell
Just looked at the pics. That's a lovely looking machine. It looks like it must have been expensive originally. Must have had all the bells and whistles!
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09-03-2012, 04:54 PM
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Another pic of Glenn's Burdock - this was when we brought her home. She was in a moldy old case - we left her case for the burn pile... I think if she hadn't been in the case she would not have been in as good shape and that shape wasn't very good as you can see. Glenn we want to see the AFTER pic too...
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09-03-2012, 04:55 PM
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Originally Posted by purplefiend
Its a Singer 500, was top of the line when it was new. For someone who knows nothing about a sewing machine, it can be intimidating.
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09-03-2012, 04:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Monroe
Be careful going through old drawers (sewing machine drawers !!!!). I've encountered everything from critters alive and dead to rusty razor blades. I now dump the contents into a shoebox before exploring. And be sure to do this before loading said drawers/cabinet into your car- I wound up with a very expensive mouse family condo in my Subaru AC ductwork. A few mice jumped ship as I unloaded the treadle, but there were other smelly stowaways!
09-03-2012, 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Mizkaki
The rummage sale that I volunteer at (over 19 years and counting) receives over 100 machines each year. I wish I had kept notes on what we find in the drawers.
The usual finds are attachments, buttons, thread, razors, tools, keys, and pictures. Then there are the baby teeth, school report cards, and jewelry.
Cathy
The usual finds are attachments, buttons, thread, razors, tools, keys, and pictures. Then there are the baby teeth, school report cards, and jewelry.
Cathy
09-03-2012, 05:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Mizkaki
The rummage sale that I volunteer at (over 19 years and counting) receives over 100 machines each year. I wish I had kept notes on what we find in the drawers.
The usual finds are attachments, buttons, thread, razors, tools, keys, and pictures. Then there are the baby teeth, school report cards, and jewelry.
Cathy
The usual finds are attachments, buttons, thread, razors, tools, keys, and pictures. Then there are the baby teeth, school report cards, and jewelry.
Cathy
09-03-2012, 05:35 PM
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I posted my girdle hook story on my PDA for all of cyber space to read 
... http://www.quiltingboard.com/persona...t180946-8.html
... http://www.quiltingboard.com/persona...t180946-8.html
09-03-2012, 09:36 PM
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Hi! I just bought a Morse sewing machine from CL. I picked it up in a monsoon, so didn't really take the time to check it out. Now it's home and it doesn't sew. It sounds like the motor is frozen up. I will clean and oil it tomorrow to see what I can do with it. Do you think it is worth repair? I'm already out $75 for the machine and a nice cabinet. I can put another machine into the cabinet, but this machine is just too darn cute to trash! Is it salvagable???
09-04-2012, 02:51 AM
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Originally Posted by MimiBug123
Hi! I just bought a Morse sewing machine from CL. I picked it up in a monsoon, so didn't really take the time to check it out. Now it's home and it doesn't sew. It sounds like the motor is frozen up. I will clean and oil it tomorrow to see what I can do with it. Do you think it is worth repair? I'm already out $75 for the machine and a nice cabinet. I can put another machine into the cabinet, but this machine is just too darn cute to trash! Is it salvagable???
09-04-2012, 04:21 AM
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Nice job on the Burdick, Glenn
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