DanofNJ

Just thought I'd share my efforts getting the Wheeler and Wilcox No. 8 going. Everything was working like a Swiss Clock except it would not take up the bobbin. Over and over I tried..checked, tried again, you all know the drill. Well, all of a sudden I realized that the needle probably was the problem...yes, it was the correct needle for the machine (not original I figured...but proper side. I inched the needle down from the needle shaft a nail's thickness, and ...it brought it right up. I forgot that in the modern needles the hole is a tad higher than the olden days..

Made sure, very sure, that the needle was not coming in contact with the bobbin case, and it took it right up...

Live and Learn.

miriam

Dan I had an interesting time yesterday - I posted about it here: http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...n-t225971.html
I hope by now it is clear...

miriam

The other thing I did yesterday is put together a machine my grand daughter can use. She is a bit visually impaired. This one should move slowly enough she can keep track of things. It is a Singer 66 with no boss.
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If you are old enough, you might remember those. They are not legal now in most places. You all will have to figure it out. My lips are sealed.

DanofNJ

Miriam, she should enjoy that. Sort of having a Ferrari that only goes 10 mph but she can use it for everything.

miriam

A regular HC would confuse her for later. She has her difficulties. This one should turn the right direction so when she changes to another machine we won't have to relearn. Yes a Ferrari going 10 MPH would suit her fine at least for a while. It will need a needle guard, too. She has a wonderful imagination. Here is a pic of part of her badly displayed 4-H project. You can only see the pincushion. It the one that looks like a pastry. She came up with the idea and I got her started making it. Then she made an entire sewing kit out of felt that looks like 'food'. It looks pretty much like a visually impaired 8 year old made it but she does not lack imagination.
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J Miller

Miriam,

I'm old enough to remember those. I used to take them off every chance I got, back "then".

I have seen that pastry Miriam's GD made. Looked real enough from a distance to me make me walk across the room to check it out. Lot's of work for a 8 yo.

Joe

miriam

She made a taco for her tape measure, a pretzel for her pencil, a pickle for her thread and I don't remember what else. She is a dreamer for sure. Yes Joe, she did a nice job. You can see how big the stitches are in the photo. She left it in the shop before the fair so she wouldn't lose it. I'm thinking she tried to do broccoli and it didn't work out so she tossed it out. I bought her some more felt so she can keep going.

manicmike

It took me a minute to work that one out. I'm sure they're only illegal installed in "heavy machinery", Miriam

Tips on how to get my daughter's attention back to sewing would be welcome, everyone. Only 10 but attention of a goldfish.

irishrose

Tips on how to get my daughter's attention back to sewing would be welcome, everyone. Only 10 but attention of a goldfish.[/QUOTE]

Small projects. It sounds like miriam's DGD has some good ideas. Yo-yos on simple drawstring bags are fun, too. Those of us with short attention do well if we have the feeling of accomplishment that comes with finishing which is why small projects work well. When I was teaching remedial reading, I transitioned students to chapter books by introducing them to collected short stories. Less threatening.

miriam

Small projects. It sounds like miriam's DGD has some good ideas. Yo-yos on simple drawstring bags are fun, too. Those of us with short attention do well if we have the feeling of accomplishment that comes with finishing which is why small projects work well. When I was teaching remedial reading, I transitioned students to chapter books by introducing them to collected short stories. Less threatening.[/QUOTE]

My youngest kid loved Louis L'Amour stories on tape. He would not read. Finally I got a book of short stories by L'Amour and read the first couple paragraphs then went to the bathroom. He could read. You bet the short stories in a book are a great transition. The trick is to find one that is interesting to the child.

I'm starting her out on paper - 3X5 cards we made our own dot to dot and home made mazes. Straight lines. Curvy lines. Sewing designs on paper bags is next. Then open the bag and put a little battery operated tea light inside. Books of dot to dot or mazes are also good. Anything to learn control which is hard for her. I think she would like to make some simple skirts some time. but I'd like to see some control first. She has a pretty short attention span, too. She wants to catch up with her big sister. Her big sister has a Singer Spartan and has sewed her own quilt already. She won a champion at the fair for a fat quarter tote bag so will be going to the State Fair in August. I think my little 8 year old is a bit afraid even with a needle guard. I think the hand crank will help her feel more confident and comfortable. Wilbur just wants to watch machine works. Miss L who is 6 wants to sew, too but doesn't like to listen to directions. She tries but forgets things. I think she had too much distraction that day.