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Lanna
True Blue Farmgirl
330 Posts
Lanna
A little town in Idaho
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 Posted - Aug 19 2013 : 01:25:53 AM
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My aunt has been slowly going through my grandma's house as she cleans things out, and has offered me this machine that was my grandma's.
Any ideas on the brand or how old it is? No one in the family really knows anything about it (my uncles weren't exactly interested in the sewing room), other than it's huge and apparently heavy duty from all the farm clothes she had to repair.
I'm seriously debating taking it just because... I would just need to get it serviced and finish getting a few other things built in the basement to make room for it. :)
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Lanna, homeschooling mama to four little monkeys that still try to jump on the bed |
Edited by - Lanna on Aug 19 2013 01:27:43 AM |
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Maryjane Lee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Maryjane
CA
USA
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Posted - Aug 19 2013 : 1:11:55 PM
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By the small details in the picture, it looks like a vintage Singer. Can you take a picture of the sewing machine up? It should have a serial # on it. You can usually Google it to see what year it is. Nice cabinet!
Hugs,
Maryjane Lee
Sister #44
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ceejay48
Farmgirl Legend/Schoolmarm/Sharpshooter
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CeeJay (CJ)
Dolores
Colorado
USA
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Lanna
True Blue Farmgirl
330 Posts
Lanna
A little town in Idaho
330 Posts |
Posted - Aug 21 2013 : 11:27:29 PM
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Okay, finally was able to get ahold of my mom (she's been having a lot of adventures in her retirement, holy smokes). It's apparently a 60-70yo Pfaff, heavy duty. Might only do a straight stitch, likely not zig-zag, but it's been a while. Grandma used it on a ton of jeans, or so the story goes. I've got three boys that are hard on clothes, so I'm a bit intrigued.
I found a similar one for sale far away in another land (teehee): http://vancouver.kijiji.ca/c-buy-and-sell-hobbies-crafts-Reduced-Semi-Industrial-Pfaff-130-6-in-Original-Pfaff-Cabinet-W0QQAdIdZ499317373
So how are Pfaffs? Do the old ones hold up if maintained? I've gotten the canning/preserving and making babies and homeopathic thing down, but sewing is still part kryptonite to me.
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Lanna, homeschooling mama to four little monkeys that still try to jump on the bed |
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Rosemary
True Blue Farmgirl
1825 Posts
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Aug 22 2013 : 12:00:18 AM
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Pfaff used to be a real workhorse sewing machine. When I was in the theater, all the costume shops had them. You'd probably have to invest in a thorough restoration job, getting an expert to take it apart, clean and oil it, replace any missing parts, etc. Only you can know if it's worth it.
The cabinet is interesting and appears to be in good condition. |
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Cissik
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sylvia
Kent
WA
USA
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Posted - Aug 23 2013 : 7:33:45 PM
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If that is a Pfaff 130, it is a prized machine. It has a 1.2 amp motor which means it can plow through canvas, leather, denim, etc, without any trouble. Get it serviced and cleaned. You won't be sorry. I own one and it's amazing. If you need a manual, holler.
Sylvia
Kent, WA
Farm Girl #5389
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Pearlsnjeans
True Blue Farmgirl
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Vicki
West Haven
Utah
USA
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Posted - Aug 26 2013 : 5:44:54 PM
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I have a Pfaff 130, which was my grandmother's. She sewed "everything" with it. I use it regularly myself and have it serviced every other year. I LOVE it!
Vicki
Farm Girl #120
Vicki
Farmgirl Sister #120
Nature never repeats herself, and the possibilities of one human soul will never be found in another - Elizabeth Cady Stanton |
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