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I brought home a new old sm
I went to my fav junk store today looking for old postcards and came
home short $27 but carrying a Kenmore 117.812 (circa 1948) in its original carrying case. http://www.pbase.com/kuby/vintage_sewing_machines Obviously this isn't my photo, but it's the same model and gives you an idea of how it looks. Original manual in the case, all the feet any person could possibly dream up, four bobbins, a couple needles. I cleaned it up and gave it an oiling and she runs like a dream. It's light enough to carry to classes and I may keep it and sell one of my other 'extra' sewing machines. I looked on ebay and the price for this machine is either $50 or $165. Take your pick. I'm not a collector. I have never had a collection of anything (except that in the pst 6 months I've been gifted by a number of people with no connections with the beginnings of a little glass pig collection -- go figure) and I really don't like collecting because it means you have things around that are of no use. Okay, so I have mountains (really more like little hills) of fabric, but I could use any piece of it at any moment that the spirit so moves me. but now I have an embarrassing number of sewing machines, all of which work really well. This new puppy has a really pretty straight stitch, forward or backward, and the feed dogs can be lowered. It's sturdy as heck. Needs a lot, lot, lot more oiling before any real sewing. I'm headed out tomorrow to buy a new can and a tube of machine grease for the gears. The manual calls for daily oiling. I know I'm not the only one with this sickness that commands one to bring home stray sewing machines. Does anybody have more than ..... 6? I have six SMs. I have space to use 2 of them. Four of them are redundant. Groan. Sunny (buying sewing machines to avoid chewing my fingers off from stress) |
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I brought home a new old sm
I have 11 and don't hold a candle to the serious collectors. It tickles me
that the manual for your new treasure calls for daily oiling. I'm not a maniac about oiling but do l-o-n-g before the silly little thingie on my Bernina counts stitches and says it's time. Good reasons to collect SMs: to have. to share. for backup. for a rainy day . . . I think every one I've ever bought has increased in value. And. Just because it makes us happy to rescue them for a quilter who will love it. Polly "Sunny" wrote in message ... I went to my fav junk store today looking for old postcards and came home short $27 but carrying a Kenmore 117.812 (circa 1948) in its original carrying case. http://www.pbase.com/kuby/vintage_sewing_machines Obviously this isn't my photo, but it's the same model and gives you an idea of how it looks. Original manual in the case, all the feet any person could possibly dream up, four bobbins, a couple needles. I cleaned it up and gave it an oiling and she runs like a dream. It's light enough to carry to classes and I may keep it and sell one of my other 'extra' sewing machines. I looked on ebay and the price for this machine is either $50 or $165. Take your pick. I'm not a collector. I have never had a collection of anything (except that in the pst 6 months I've been gifted by a number of people with no connections with the beginnings of a little glass pig collection -- go figure) and I really don't like collecting because it means you have things around that are of no use. Okay, so I have mountains (really more like little hills) of fabric, but I could use any piece of it at any moment that the spirit so moves me. but now I have an embarrassing number of sewing machines, all of which work really well. This new puppy has a really pretty straight stitch, forward or backward, and the feed dogs can be lowered. It's sturdy as heck. Needs a lot, lot, lot more oiling before any real sewing. I'm headed out tomorrow to buy a new can and a tube of machine grease for the gears. The manual calls for daily oiling. I know I'm not the only one with this sickness that commands one to bring home stray sewing machines. Does anybody have more than ..... 6? I have six SMs. I have space to use 2 of them. Four of them are redundant. Groan. Sunny (buying sewing machines to avoid chewing my fingers off from stress) |
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I brought home a new old sm
Polly, I've given away two machines in the past couple years. And I
have a quilter in her heart, but hasn't ever stitched coming over next week. She doesn't have a sewing machine. I may have just bought one for her. Sunny |
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I brought home a new old sm
I only have four but completely understand the compulsion. The
"shortage" of machines is due to nothing but lack of opportunity. And you got a great deal! Roberta in D On Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:55:36 -0800 (PST), Sunny wrote: I went to my fav junk store today looking for old postcards and came home short $27 but carrying a Kenmore 117.812 (circa 1948) in its original carrying case. http://www.pbase.com/kuby/vintage_sewing_machines Obviously this isn't my photo, but it's the same model and gives you an idea of how it looks. Original manual in the case, all the feet any person could possibly dream up, four bobbins, a couple needles. I cleaned it up and gave it an oiling and she runs like a dream. It's light enough to carry to classes and I may keep it and sell one of my other 'extra' sewing machines. I looked on ebay and the price for this machine is either $50 or $165. Take your pick. I'm not a collector. I have never had a collection of anything (except that in the pst 6 months I've been gifted by a number of people with no connections with the beginnings of a little glass pig collection -- go figure) and I really don't like collecting because it means you have things around that are of no use. Okay, so I have mountains (really more like little hills) of fabric, but I could use any piece of it at any moment that the spirit so moves me. but now I have an embarrassing number of sewing machines, all of which work really well. This new puppy has a really pretty straight stitch, forward or backward, and the feed dogs can be lowered. It's sturdy as heck. Needs a lot, lot, lot more oiling before any real sewing. I'm headed out tomorrow to buy a new can and a tube of machine grease for the gears. The manual calls for daily oiling. I know I'm not the only one with this sickness that commands one to bring home stray sewing machines. Does anybody have more than ..... 6? I have six SMs. I have space to use 2 of them. Four of them are redundant. Groan. Sunny (buying sewing machines to avoid chewing my fingers off from stress) |
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I brought home a new old sm
Sunny wrote:
I went to my fav junk store today looking for old postcards and came home short $27 but carrying a Kenmore 117.812 (circa 1948) in its original carrying case. http://www.pbase.com/kuby/vintage_sewing_machines Obviously this isn't my photo, but it's the same model and gives you an idea of how it looks. Original manual in the case, all the feet any person could possibly dream up, four bobbins, a couple needles. I cleaned it up and gave it an oiling and she runs like a dream. It's light enough to carry to classes and I may keep it and sell one of my other 'extra' sewing machines. I looked on ebay and the price for this machine is either $50 or $165. Take your pick. I'm not a collector. I have never had a collection of anything (except that in the pst 6 months I've been gifted by a number of people with no connections with the beginnings of a little glass pig collection -- go figure) and I really don't like collecting because it means you have things around that are of no use. Okay, so I have mountains (really more like little hills) of fabric, but I could use any piece of it at any moment that the spirit so moves me. but now I have an embarrassing number of sewing machines, all of which work really well. This new puppy has a really pretty straight stitch, forward or backward, and the feed dogs can be lowered. It's sturdy as heck. Needs a lot, lot, lot more oiling before any real sewing. I'm headed out tomorrow to buy a new can and a tube of machine grease for the gears. The manual calls for daily oiling. I know I'm not the only one with this sickness that commands one to bring home stray sewing machines. Does anybody have more than ..... 6? I have six SMs. I have space to use 2 of them. Four of them are redundant. Groan. Sunny (buying sewing machines to avoid chewing my fingers off from stress) Buying sewing machines like this is a great stress-buster, is cheaper than booze, and you can usually re-home any that become surplus to requirements. That looks a bit steampunk brutal to me, but if it works fine, looks ain't everything! Currently I have 29: Adria Saxonia treadle, circa 1887 (not yet working, uses obsolete needles systerm, so will only ever be a museum piece) Jones Family CS, 1907 (Queen Alexandria decals: very pretty) Singer 66K, December 1923 (Lotus decals: used to be a back screw foot version) Singer 28K (1938 I think... ) Singer 15-88 treadle, 1936 (drop-head 5 drawer table) Singer 99K :FrankenSinger, made up of at least 3 machines. Head is 1949, box and some bits 1958... Singer 221 Featherweight, 1956 or so... Singer 367 (late 60's) Singer Featherweight 100 (little plastic thing - cute, but almost a toy!) Viscount 2000 (early 80's) Elna Lotus ZZ Elna Lotus TSP Elna Lotus Stella Air Electronic Frister & Rossman Cub 4 (with attachments) Frister & Rossman Cub 4 (Without attachments) Frister & Rossman Cub 8 (1982, not currently working) Husqvarna Viking Optima 190 Husqvarna Lily 550 Husqvarna Huskylock 910 (not currently working) Bernina 1005 Bernina 1150MDA serger Bernina 1008 (BRAND NEW! It's here on loan for a detailed assessment and review, which is fun). Bernina 707 in cream plastic case Bernina 707 in green suitcase Bernina 807 in red plastic case (awaiting table, but otherwise working well) Toyota thing awaiting accessory box Brother 1034 serger - my backup! New Home (big ole heavy thing: joy to use) One of the cubs is on loan to a friend in ned of something reliable to throw some costums together, as neither of her Singers is playing quite as nice as it could. In a week's time I'm fetching her a new-to-her 66K with lotus decals back from The Frozen North up by Hadrien's Wall! When I get it here I'll give it the once-over to make sure all is as it should be before passing it on. Stii waiting for one of these to turn up with my name on it: http://www.singer500a.info/singer500a.jpg -- Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons http://www.katedicey.co.uk Click on Kate's Pages and explore! |
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I brought home a new old sm
Those great old Kennies cannot be killed!
As far as how many I have....I have a lot. Right now I have 12 Kenmores....all together I have over 100 vintage machines some of which are awating refirbishing/repair. (I've had training in vintage sewing machine repair.) Now, that doesn't include all of the ones I've either sold or given away over the last 10 years. It's a great feeling to take a machine that someone has given up for dead and coax it to life again, then pass it to someone who will use it. They just do not make them like they used to - that's a fact. I'm particularly fond of vintage Singers, Vikings and Kenmores. -Irene On Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:55:36 -0800 (PST), Sunny wrote: I went to my fav junk store today looking for old postcards and came home short $27 but carrying a Kenmore 117.812 (circa 1948) in its original carrying case. http://www.pbase.com/kuby/vintage_sewing_machines Obviously this isn't my photo, but it's the same model and gives you an idea of how it looks. Original manual in the case, all the feet any person could possibly dream up, four bobbins, a couple needles. I cleaned it up and gave it an oiling and she runs like a dream. It's light enough to carry to classes and I may keep it and sell one of my other 'extra' sewing machines. I looked on ebay and the price for this machine is either $50 or $165. Take your pick. I'm not a collector. I have never had a collection of anything (except that in the pst 6 months I've been gifted by a number of people with no connections with the beginnings of a little glass pig collection -- go figure) and I really don't like collecting because it means you have things around that are of no use. Okay, so I have mountains (really more like little hills) of fabric, but I could use any piece of it at any moment that the spirit so moves me. but now I have an embarrassing number of sewing machines, all of which work really well. This new puppy has a really pretty straight stitch, forward or backward, and the feed dogs can be lowered. It's sturdy as heck. Needs a lot, lot, lot more oiling before any real sewing. I'm headed out tomorrow to buy a new can and a tube of machine grease for the gears. The manual calls for daily oiling. I know I'm not the only one with this sickness that commands one to bring home stray sewing machines. Does anybody have more than ..... 6? I have six SMs. I have space to use 2 of them. Four of them are redundant. Groan. Sunny (buying sewing machines to avoid chewing my fingers off from stress) |
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I brought home a new old sm
On Feb 12, 7:55*pm, Sunny wrote:
I went to my fav junk store today looking for old postcards and came home short $27 but carrying a Kenmore 117.812 (circa 1948) *in its original carrying case.http://www.pbase.com/kuby/vintage_sewing_machines Obviously this isn't my photo, but it's the same model and gives you an idea of how it looks. *Original manual in the case, all the feet any person could possibly dream up, four bobbins, a couple needles. I cleaned it up and gave it an oiling and she runs like a dream. It's light enough to carry to classes and I may keep it and sell one of my other 'extra' sewing machines. I looked on ebay and the price for this machine is either $50 or $165. Take your pick. I'm not a collector. I have never had a collection of anything (except that in the pst 6 months I've been gifted by a number of people with no connections with the beginnings of a little glass pig collection -- go figure) and I really don't like collecting because it means you have things around that are of no use. Okay, so I have mountains (really more like little hills) of fabric, but I could use any piece of it at any moment that the spirit so moves me. but now I have an embarrassing number of sewing machines, all of which work really well. This new puppy has a really pretty straight stitch, forward or backward, and the feed dogs can be lowered. It's sturdy as heck. Needs a lot, lot, lot more oiling before any real sewing. I'm headed out tomorrow to buy a new can and a tube of machine grease for the gears. The manual calls for daily oiling. I know I'm not the only one with this sickness that commands one to bring home stray sewing machines. Does anybody have more than ..... 6? I have six SMs. I have space to use 2 of them. Four of them are redundant. Groan. Sunny (buying sewing machines to avoid chewing my fingers off from stress) Well, golly! You're a lucky girl. I *never* run onto old sewing machines. And I need one!! I've been Craigs-listing and classified-browsing for months, too. The ones I've found look like they're half-dead from rust, dust, and being stored in a barn or something and the sellers are asking a fortune for them. I'd really love to find someone gullible enough to trade the worthless new Singer for a 15-91 in great condition. Yes, I am bad. Sherry Sherry |
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I brought home a new old sm
I'm glad to see I'm not odd, lots more of us sewing machine rescuers
out there. Kate, the day I see a Singer Rocket is the day I throw out three others to make room for it. I really want one of those and the price is usually so high. I've only seen two for sale since I started sort of looking a couple years ago. People just don't let go of those babies. I've never seen one in person. Think I might swoon. Sunny |
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I brought home a new old sm
On Feb 13, 6:36*pm, Sunny wrote:
I'm glad to see I'm not odd, lots more of us sewing machine rescuers out there. Kate, the day I see a Singer Rocket is the day I throw out three others to make room for it. I really want one of those and the price is usually so high. I've only seen two for sale since I started sort of looking a couple years ago. People just don't let go of those babies. I've never seen one in person. Think I might swoon. Sunny Wow, what a great find! I had no idea you all had that many machines. I have so little space, there is no way I could ever try it. I have 3 and that is pushing it. Congrats on your new find....what a deal. Donna |
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I brought home a new old sm
Sherry, start looking on ebay. I honestly can't say that it's sound
judgment but all of my SMs have come from there. I'm careful about the seller's reputation, snarly about excessive shipping costs and realize it's risky since you have no dealer for backup. OTOH, I've gotten some treasures that way and am willing, just for this, to gamble. Our beautiful old Singers and beloved Berninas came from happy winning bids. Hurricane Katrina scared our SM dealers to higher ground; can't blame them. Polly "Sherry" Well, golly! You're a lucky girl. I *never* run onto old sewing machines. And I need one!! I've been Craigs-listing and classified-browsing for months, too. The ones I've found look like they're half-dead from rust, dust, and being stored in a barn or something and the sellers are asking a fortune for them. I'd really love to find someone gullible enough to trade the worthless new Singer for a 15-91 in great condition. Yes, I am bad. |
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