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Stitching & Crafting Room:  Antique Singer sewing machine Q.  |
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JenniferJuniper
True Blue Farmgirl
359 Posts
Jennifer
New Hampshire
USA
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 Posted - May 04 2008 : 09:06:09 AM
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Ladies, in a fit of ignorant bliss I confirmed to buy an antique black-with-gold-filigree Singer sewing machine because the price seemed great, from just seeing an online photo. It looks like it is from the early 1900s. From online sleuthing looks like cabinet style #5 (wood table, wrought iron legs) but I do not have the model # so don't know the year. The seller said it is electric and is in working condition. I'm getting it for $55 so it seems a bargain.
I will know more when I pick it up on Tuesday. When I do, I'll try to post a photo. I'd love to learn how to use -and most importantly, tune up/repair - the machine. From other posts you can probably tell I'm about to chuck my old "Sister" from Mall Wart out a window due to unending bobbin issues. Does anyone have an old Singer who can share some info? |
Edited by - JenniferJuniper on May 04 2008 10:33:18 AM |
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
3003 Posts
Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
3003 Posts |
Posted - May 04 2008 : 1:17:53 PM
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Oh, and this is going to get you hooked, just a warning. ;)
Once you realize you can fix these babies yourself~usually~you will be "seeing"
poor unloved vintage machines everywhere, just waiting for your TLC. LOL
They sew through leather with a leather needle! Bet the ole Brother would spit sputter and break the needle just thinking about it.
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levisgrammy
True Blue Farmgirl
9363 Posts
Denise
Beavercreek
Ohio
USA
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Posted - May 04 2008 : 3:01:49 PM
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You can always count on Bonne for information you need. She's the queen of saving vintage machines and as she says you will be hooked in no time. I am still fiddling around with my treadle. Haven't had well made time to sit and play with it yet but I'm going to real soon.
have fun,
Denise
farmgirl sister #43
Kind hearts are gardens
Kind thoughts are roots
Kind words are blossoms
Kind deeds are Fruits
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JenniferJuniper
True Blue Farmgirl
359 Posts
Jennifer
New Hampshire
USA
359 Posts |
Posted - May 06 2008 : 10:34:12 AM
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I got my vintage Singer today, YAY!!! I have named her Tallulah.
It's a Model 127, made in 1929. I've spent the morning cleaning up & polishing the cabinet (original, though not the one I had thought with the iron legs, but it complements my vintage vanity & stool perfectly!). It even has a old-time bulb in the light, and lots of different presser feet & bobbins. I dowloaded an instruction manual from one of Bonne's links. I'm going research online before I even think about going near the machine itself. The only thing that bummed me out is that the cord is a little frayed so I will have to replace it, due to a paranoia about electrical fires. I'll try to post a photo later.
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mommom
True Blue Farmgirl
854 Posts
Susan
Lancaster
Pennsylvania
USA
854 Posts |
Posted - May 06 2008 : 10:49:32 AM
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| Our 30th anniversary is this August. All those years ago I made my wedding gown and all the bridesmaids/flower girls dresses on a Singer Tredle machine! I cannot tell you how much I loved that machine! I now have an electric one, and even though I do like it, I would trade it in for a tredle any day! Have fun with your "new" machine! Susan |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - May 06 2008 : 11:55:10 AM
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There is a beautiful one at our antique shop for $85. I want it soooo bad. Too bad I can't afford it right now.
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
www.awarmheart.com
Please come visit Nora and me on our new blog:
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
6309 Posts
Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
USA
6309 Posts |
Posted - May 06 2008 : 7:06:22 PM
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Watch out Jennifer..I bought one and now I have 14. Bonne will find all the links you need to make you completely addicted to saving old machines. She calls it saving...but she and I both know that it is an addiction...she is building a museum really. Good Luck with your machine...you are gonna love it!
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JenniferJuniper
True Blue Farmgirl
359 Posts
Jennifer
New Hampshire
USA
359 Posts |
Posted - May 07 2008 : 06:49:47 AM
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Photo of Tallulah!
BTW, after working all evening I was still obsessed so went online until 2 a.m...and looks like I actually have a Model 66, not a 127. Since I had printed up the manual for a 127, I guess I need to go out and find one to keep my girl company. Wouldn't want to waste that paper.... (hee hee)
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
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Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
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Posted - May 07 2008 : 11:47:39 AM
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Yep a 66. Jess and I have one of these 50's models. They take standard Singer 66 drop in bobbins which are readily available. If it were a 27 or 127 it would have been a vibrating shuttle with the funky bobbins you have to order from vintage machine dealers. Have fun~they're sturdy little machines. ;)
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Betty J.
True Blue Farmgirl
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Betty
Pasco
WA
USA
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Posted - May 07 2008 : 12:03:28 PM
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Jennifer, you have a beauty. I have a sister machine, but it doesn't have the gorgeous, and I mean gorgeous, faceplate yours has. It looks to be in excellent condition after you polished it up. Even the filagree on the machine looks pristine. It's a gem. If you can get someone to "tune" it up, it should be humming along in no time. Find the serial number on the plate and you should be able to get a birthday for Tallulah.
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JudyBlueEyes
True Blue Farmgirl
657 Posts
Judith
Spokane
Washington
USA
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Posted - May 07 2008 : 12:40:39 PM
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Okay, ladies, here is a bit of an email from my sister Joann with some good information for you:
"So, were you aware that Singer is headquartered out of Tennessee? So, if you EVER have a question about your machine, the sweet ladies can actually PULL YOUR machine from their display and speak to you while actually looking at whatever model you have.... their # is1-800-4SINGER or email questions to talktous@singerco.com or online at singerco.com."
Now isn't that cool?
Joann gave me her old singer which is probably from the early 1970s. My mother had one very similar to Tallulah, likely from the 1950s that now resides with my other sister. And apparently "Joann's husband" bought her a new Singer off the Home Shopping Network recently for Mother's Day - funny how that works! Joann is the real seamstress in the family, she has a serger and all and I don't know how many other sewing machines. At least two, I'd say, since she gave the one to me. I am a "craft" sewer - and my little Singer does just fine!
So if you have any serious questions about Tallulah, you can call her "birth hospital."
Have Fun!!!
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graciegreeneyes
True Blue Farmgirl
3107 Posts
Amy Grace
Rosalia
WA
USA
3107 Posts |
Posted - May 13 2008 : 7:31:09 PM
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| I have an old Singer, a 99k, although I haven't named mine. I do have a question for anyone who might know - when did zipper feet and button holers start being used and are there attachments available for machines that may not have had them to begin with. The manual for my machine mentions rufflers and a couple of other things but nothing about zippers or buttons. Happy sewing!! |
Edited by - graciegreeneyes on May 13 2008 7:32:11 PM |
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Kathie
True Blue Farmgirl
2436 Posts
Kathie
Thonotosassa
Florida
USA
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Posted - May 14 2008 : 12:55:35 PM
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Congratulations Jennifer!!!!
Kathie.. Farm Girl Sister #29
"In a World Where you Can Be Anything, Be Yourself".. |
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