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Stitching & Crafting Room:  Ever heard of this brand of sewing machine?  |
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
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Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
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 Posted - Oct 08 2008 : 1:26:29 PM
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I bought this old portable machine in a thrift a while back. It's in great shape. I plugged it in(over the objections of my dh because the wiring is old-but not frayed) and it runs very smoothly. Somebody took good care of it. But how old is it and was there a McCalls company or did some other company make it? The only McCalls I've ever heard of is the magazine. LOL!
The light works great, too. I think I'm going to keep this one and try to learn something with it. Like maybe sewing! ROFLOL!
Farmgirl Sister #50
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whiteraven
True Blue Farmgirl
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Christa
Kansas City
MO
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Posted - Oct 08 2008 : 2:03:12 PM
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I haven't but its a beautiful machine! Great find!
whiteraven
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
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Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
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Posted - Oct 08 2008 : 2:17:58 PM
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And a couple of weeks ago, I found this cabinet with nice drawers at a church basement sale for $3.00. I took it to the farm and scrubbed it good and tore the rotted fabric off the seat. There is storage under the cushion. I think the machine will fit.
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sherri
Elma
WA
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
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Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
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Posted - Oct 08 2008 : 2:37:51 PM
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I'll see if I can find info about them online tomorrow, Sherri. Thanks.
Farmgirl Sister #50
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?"
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Tina Michelle
True Blue Farmgirl
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Tina
sunshine state
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
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Nancy
West Seneca
New York
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Posted - Oct 08 2008 : 3:02:52 PM
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Janice,
Pretty neat machine. I tried to GOOGLE IT and couldn't come up with anything about a machine. Let us know what you find out.
NANCY JO
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
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Bonne
Littleton
CO
USA
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Posted - Oct 08 2008 : 5:13:06 PM
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Is it made in Japan? Japanese-made machines from this era were plentiful and many dept stores put their name on generic machines.
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
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Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
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Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 06:37:27 AM
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I think you're right, Bonne. I'll check it tomorrow when I'm in the trailer. But I think I remember it might have had 'Made in Japan' on it somewhere. Thanks!
Farmgirl Sister #50
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Jami
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jami
Ellensburg
WA
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Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 07:42:53 AM
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It sure does look like an old Singer, doesn't it? It's really cool looking. The only McCalls I ever heard of was the pattern company, but I don't know much sometimes. 
Jami in WA
Farmgirl Sister #266
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
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Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
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Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 07:49:32 AM
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I didn't even know that, Jami! So you're smarter than I am! ;)
Farmgirl Sister #50
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
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Bonne
Littleton
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Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 08:07:20 AM
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Post WWII, the Japanese were producing some excellent motors and companies like Toyota & Mitsubishi (among others)made sewing machines. You'll see a lot of different names on similar machines made by the same factory. Therefore, the name on the machine isn't terribly important on these machines. Just the fact that they are still around and sewing is a testament to their quality.
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smoothiejuice
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Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
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Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
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Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 08:14:21 AM
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Thanks, Bonne. It really is in good shape. And since it's not anything fancy, I'm going to keep this one and try to learn something new! After spending time with Miss Wilma, I think this farmgirl needs to learn a new trick or two. Miss Wilma has a separate HOUSE just for sewing. And the only thing I've ever made was that apron in high school home ec. LOL! Wish me luck! ;)
Farmgirl Sister #50
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
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Bonne
Littleton
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Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 08:42:18 AM
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LOL! a separate house for sewing?! Now that would be a dream.
Mine turns into a separate house when I get into sewing just because I have stuff strewn all over. ;) I'd need several little workshops, one for each craft. In my next life~no rich uncles.
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Jami
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jami
Ellensburg
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Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 08:50:38 AM
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I agree Bonne! I keep telling DH that I want a "playhouse"....and he knows exactly what that means! Just for ME and my "toys"...spinning wheels, combs, drum carder, sewing machines, serger, etc. I would never been in the real house though and I'm afraid he would be out there knocking on my door nonstop.
Jami in WA
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Betty J.
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Betty
Pasco
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Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 09:05:36 AM
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Your wonderful machine looks very much like the old Singer Featherweights, down to the design on the face plate. Have you been able to find a number on it somewhere, even on the bottom? If so, maybe Singer or McCalls could give you some idea of its vintage. I'll bet it was sometime in the early 50's just after WWII was over.
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electricdunce
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Karin
Belmont
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Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 2:28:23 PM
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I have never heard of this brand, but it sure is a cutie. Reminds me of a Featherwieght too It is always good to have a back up machine, or two, or three...
Karin
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
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Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
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Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 2:41:24 PM
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LOL, Karin! This is my one and only!
Farmgirl Sister #50
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StitchinWitch
True Blue Farmgirl
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Judith
Galt
CA
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Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 2:44:36 PM
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It's a copy of the Singer model 15, probably made in Japan in the late 40s or early 50s. It should be an excellent machine.
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Miss Bee Haven
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Janice
Louisville/Irvington
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Posted - Oct 09 2008 : 2:48:08 PM
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Wow, Judith. Thanks for more great info!
Farmgirl Sister #50
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Jami
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jami
Ellensburg
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Posted - Oct 10 2008 : 09:09:37 AM
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FYI, my Singer 15-91 was made in 1954 and I did a search online with the serial number to get this information. You might be able to do the same if the serial number plate is still on the machine.
Jami in WA
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katie-ell
True Blue Farmgirl
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Katie
Illinois
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Posted - Oct 10 2008 : 09:16:38 AM
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Isn't this so interesting? My only comment is that the font of the name really looks like the font on the front of McCalls magazine -- remember it? And the Betsy McCall paper doll at the back of the magazine?? My favorite!
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Bonne
True Blue Farmgirl
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Bonne
Littleton
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smoothiejuice
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jessica
Bloomington
Indiana
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Posted - Oct 10 2008 : 2:22:00 PM
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yes, there were a ton of "brands" of sewing machines in the 50s made by the japanese, they all looked essentially the same, just with decals of different companies names on them, They all had the same features, same machines, just different names decalled on them. Most of the Japanese made machines run like tanks.
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
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Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
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Posted - Oct 10 2008 : 4:37:14 PM
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It was made in Japan. I check it today. Yes, I remember Betsy McCall. I used to nag my poor grandma for the paper doll every month. And she wouldn't give it up until she had read the whole magazine! :( I still have my Betsy McCall doll! LOL!
Farmgirl Sister #50
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