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naturemaiden	Posted - Oct 21 2012 : 03:53:05 AM Need help with your Vintage Sewing Machine? Good morning everyone! What a wonderful Sunday morning… It’s crisp and cool out and I’m loving it! I see that there are many other women besides me that love the old sewing machines. I’ve seen requests lately for help with parts & manuals. I wanted to make it known that I repair and sell sewing vintage machines and also have various parts & manuals for sale. I have TONS of resources for most anything you’d need. While I mostly work on Vintage & Antique Singers, most times I can find parts & manuals for other makes and models as well. I can also date most Singers (though some records are not available). Helpful links to get you started: just listed! Sewing Machine Attachments: http://www.thriftyfarmgirl.com/sewing-machine-attachments.html Sewing Machines I have for Sale: http://www.thriftyfarmgirl.com/sewing-machines.html Sewing Machines I've Sold: http://thrifty-farmgirl.blogspot.com/search/label/Sold Parts I have for Sale: http://www.thriftyfarmgirl.com/sewing-machine-parts.html Parts – Sewing Parts Online : www.sewingpartsonline.com Finding Parts (many resources): http://modern-day-laura.blogspot.com/search/label/Singer%20Sewing%20Machine%20Info Manuals I have for Sale : www.thriftyfarmgirl.com/sewing-machine-manuals.html Enter Your Singer Serial # to find your Model: www.singerco.com/support/machine-serial-numbers Get your Manual from Singer: www.singerco.com/accessories/instruction-manuals How to Service your own sewing machine: http://modern-day-laura.blogspot.com/search/label/Sewing%20Machine%20Maintenance Common Sewing Machine Issues: http://modern-day-laura.blogspot.com/2012/10/common-sewing-machine-issues-most.html How to Restore a Vintage Sewing Machine: http://modern-day-laura.blogspot.com/2012/04/how-to-restore-vintage-sewing-machine.html Sewing Machines Wanted: http://modern-day-laura.blogspot.com/2012/06/sewing-machines-wanted.html BTW- I’m starting a total restoration on a 1921 Early Model 15 Singer in the coming weeks. This means it will look like it did the day it came out of the factory. Stripped, painted and new decals. I will post it when it’s ready. Just contact me with any questions you have. If I can’t help you I’ll direct you to someone who can. Follow my blog for information added regularly: http://modern-day-laura.blogspot.com/ Connie http://www.naturemaiden.com/ - Soap & Candle
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naturemaiden	Posted - Oct 27 2012 : 11:46:00 AM Grace that is SO cool! I love it. I've never seen a curved table. http://www.naturemaiden.com/ - Soap & Candle http://modern-day-laura.blogspot.com/ -Filled with everything I love! http://www.thriftyfarmgirl.com/ -Vintage Sewing Machines, Sewing machine parts and more.
katmom	Posted - Oct 27 2012 : 11:40:55 AM here ya go.... :>) fyi the hat boxes, small boxes and that suitcase...are filled with vintage crochet doillies... also this is a Singer 500...the cams load on top... and I luv the 'curve' of the sewing table... >^..^< Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva! www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
naturemaiden	Posted - Oct 26 2012 : 11:03:38 AM would love to see a pic of that cabinet http://www.naturemaiden.com/ - Soap & Candle http://modern-day-laura.blogspot.com/ -Filled with everything I love! http://www.thriftyfarmgirl.com/ -Vintage Sewing Machines, Sewing machine parts and more.
katmom	Posted - Oct 26 2012 : 09:59:05 AM I wish I knew the 'stories' behind all my machines... but I do know the story behind 2 of my 23... the White,,,was my grandmothers,,, a foot threadle,,,which I actually used to sew an outfir for my daughter 30+ years ago... It took me awhile to remember to stop peddleing befor I needed to stop stitching...cuz the darn thing would stitch 2-3 more stitches before it would stop... lol! the other machine, a Rocketter, was purchased from a guy who was down sizing his grandmothers Estate,,, and he showed me pics of her and the machine in it's cabinet after the grandad had lovingly 'antique gold' re-finiehed the cabinet (in the 1970's),,, needless to say, my hubby un-refinished the cabinet back to it's beautiful cherry red state....and what a score! the stool to the cabinet is Mahogany! Beautiful! >^..^< Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva! www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
naturemaiden	Posted - Oct 26 2012 : 12:52:46 AM Grace your machines are nice! I just acquired a hand crank, it's 1912 and it sews great. Instead of me adding all my pics, you can see all of my machines here: http://pinterest.com/conniemccaffery/?d Connie http://www.naturemaiden.com/ - Soap & Candle http://modern-day-laura.blogspot.com/ -Filled with everything I love! http://www.thriftyfarmgirl.com/ -Vintage Sewing Machines, Sewing machine parts and more.
katmom	Posted - Oct 25 2012 : 7:32:59 PM well fiddle stix and fascnizzles! I can't seem to post any more photos,,, either my computer is acting up or the internet is having an attitude! lol! >^..^< Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva! www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
katmom	Posted - Oct 25 2012 : 7:22:59 PM here are a few.. >^..^< Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva! www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
katmom	Posted - Oct 25 2012 : 7:16:19 PM OMG! Connie, why are we not neighbors? I have 23 machines, starting with my grammy's 1918 White thredal to my current modern machines... I'll have to send you pic one of these days. hugz >^..^< >^..^< Happiness is being a katmom and Glamping Diva! www.katmom4.blogspot.com & http://graciesvictorianrose.blogspot.com
naturemaiden	Posted - Oct 21 2012 : 08:29:54 AM Debbie I look forward to helping you and would love to see pics of your machine! Connie http://www.naturemaiden.com/ - Soap & Candle http://modern-day-laura.blogspot.com/ -Filled with everything I love! http://www.thriftyfarmgirl.com/ -Vintage Sewing Machines, Sewing machine parts and more.
naturemaiden	Posted - Oct 21 2012 : 08:15:13 AM Diana for cleaning the head, WD 40, Blue Magic 12A TR-3 Resin Glaze, kerosene, and even 409 work wonders. Always test an inconspicuous area first. and BE CAREFUL of the decals as not to silver them. after you remove the grime, lightly wipe the machine down with sewing machine oil and a clean rag. this works wonders. of course when using these products be in a well ventilated area, outdoors is better. Connie http://www.naturemaiden.com/ - Soap & Candle http://modern-day-laura.blogspot.com/ -Filled with everything I love! http://www.thriftyfarmgirl.com/ -Vintage Sewing Machines, Sewing machine parts and more.
Blessed in Colorado	Posted - Oct 21 2012 : 07:47:19 AM Thanks so much Connie for all the information, glad you are out there to help answer my questions that I know I will have once I getting going. Debbie If you are lucky enough to live in the mountains you are lucky enough. www.etsy.com/shop/CollectThisTreasures www.etsy.com/shop/MountainWingsAntique http://debbielynnf.blogspot.com http://myworld.ebay.com/debbt
gramadinah	Posted - Oct 21 2012 : 07:22:23 AM What is a good cleaning agent? The last Singer I bought is from a smoking house and has Lots of sticky tar and smoke on it and I would like to get it cleaned up just haven't found that cleaner that will just remove dirt not the decals. Diana Farmgirl Sister #273

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