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Post by farmchix on Apr 11, 2015 11:35:56 GMT
I have a Janome 6600 that I use most of the time, Janome Serger, Bernina Activa that I have loaned to son's GF, Singer FW, two treadles, four handcranks, about 10 toys, 2 Gammill Longarm machines....and my MB-4 Embroidery machine. I have a Janome 6600 too. Use it every day! Love my Janome!!!!!!!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2015 14:07:15 GMT
I have a Viking 870, a Janome 6600, a surger, and now the new member to the family, a Sweet16 longarm that comes in on the 30th.
I use the Viking the most. I was working late one night when my hubby shouted into the sewing room, Tell Fernando to give me my wife back! From that day on the machine's name is Fernando the Viking. Or My Late Night Love.
I read once that the average quilter, sewer, crafter has 4 machines. I think that's about right. Don't we need 4 machines? I think so.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2015 15:13:31 GMT
Woodwind, how old is your New Home machine? I have a treadle in a cabinet that came from a 1929 storage lot (family) but haven't tried to put it in use. Do you use it much?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 13, 2015 15:21:21 GMT
I’ve been collecting sewing machines steadily for the past 9 years, so I have a bunch of machines. My wife and I both sew and have had a downtown fabric and sewing shop all of that time, so sewing machines are a very large part of our lives. Besides having the shop, we also turned our entire home into a personal sewing room in 2010, and we now have 53 machines in our house, including 6 electric cabinets, 9 treadle cabinets/stands, and 3 industrial power stands. Every room, including both bathrooms, have at least one sewing machine in it, except for the kitchen. I’m looking for an appropriate one to go in there, just for the heck of it.
We have 28 of them serviced up and ready to sew at any time, but some only get used maybe once a year. The ones that I use the most are a Singer 319W treadle, Singer 31-15 treadle, Singer 111w153 in a power stand, Singer 29K70 treadle, and an Adler 205-64 handcrank. Her U-shaped “work station” where she does most of her sewing includes a Singer 301A, Singer 401A, JC Penney 7057, Singer 5400 SewMate, Janome 3434D (serger), White W3300 (embroidery), and Singer 221 (travel), all put to use regularly.
Being blessed with all of the choices that I have, it’s hard to pick a favorite, but I guess I would have to say the Singer 29K70 boot patcher treadle is my favorite. It’s probably just “a guy thing”, but it has a unique sound, and just feels like an old friend when I use it. It’s the one in my avatar.
CD in Oklahoma
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Post by my3boys on Apr 14, 2015 13:23:04 GMT
I have a Bernina 930. Bought it when they first came out and I wouldn't give it up for anything!
i started out in middle school with a Kenmore my parents bought me for Christmas. In my early 20s I bought a Bernina 801. I loved that machine, but when the 930s came out I really loved the features it had so I traded up.
Now I just need a granddaughter I can teach to sew and leave the machine to someday!
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Post by woodwind77 on Apr 14, 2015 16:11:12 GMT
Woodwind, how old is your New Home machine? I have a treadle in a cabinet that came from a 1929 storage lot (family) but haven't tried to put it in use. Do you use it much? I'm not sure how old it is - it's in storage right now,so I can't go look. I would guess it's a 1960's- 70's model. ( Not nearly as old as yours- Wow! you have antique!) I haven't used it at all,really, I bought it at a yard sale several years ago and there's something wrong with the tension,I believe. If I remember correctly, it would so a few stitches and the thread would start to tangle. I'm hoping to get it fixed someday, because it sewed a beautiful stitch when it worked. I hope you start using your treadle - they're wonderful machines and I would love to have one.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 14, 2015 23:49:33 GMT
Thanks Woodwind, the New Home we have kept as a relic, with drawer contents as it was last closed up. I have my doubts about the practicality of that manufacturer, if it was a Singer it would have been restored. I've never seen the old ones in use.
It is wonderful to sew on a treadle, the control is so spot on. Much rather hear the sound of it too. Oh ah.
Would like to hear all about Ol' Poop's Boot Patcher - that's a rare bird!
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Post by mollymckee on Apr 15, 2015 3:31:43 GMT
Wasn't New Home either bought by Janome or changed their name?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2015 16:42:57 GMT
Hi reddirtcowgirl, The Singer Boot Patcher isn’t really all that rare. Many (if not most) shoe shops, boot shops, and saddle shops had one back in the day. Singer made a ton of them through the years, beginning in the 1880s with the model called a “UFA” (Universal Feed Arm) that became the model 29, of which the model 29-4 was the most popular. As the years went by, Singer made modifications to the model 29, and began giving updated models new sub model numbers. The 29K70 is a later (1940s) modification, and the “K” indicates that it was made in Scotland. They made them in the USA and the UK, as well as some other countries. The unique feature of the UFA machines, is that the machine is top-feed only, and the foot can be turned in any direction to sew 360 degrees without moving the position of the item being sewn. They have a long narrow bed that is ideal to reach deep down into the toe of a shoe and sew a complete circle to affix a patch. These machines were designed and used primarily for repairing durable fabrics and thin leather. I have one at home and one at the shop. The unique sound that they make always attracts attention. And they’re monsters as well! The head (without the treadle stand) weighs 59 pounds by itself. CD in Oklahoma
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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2015 17:32:08 GMT
Waahhh...I am mad with desire! Dang. Thanks for all the details too. I wonder how it compares to a glove making set up.
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Post by mollymckee on Apr 15, 2015 18:35:37 GMT
I'd love one of those!
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Post by woodwind77 on Apr 17, 2015 22:51:28 GMT
Wasn't New Home either bought by Janome or changed their name? I had heard something about that before, but wasn't sure about what happened to the New Home brand, so I looked it up. New Home was purchased by Janome in 1960, according to an article on wikipedia.org. I don't know if they made any machines with the New Home brand after that, or not. (If they didn't, my machine may be older than I thought !) They also own the Elna brand, which was news to me.
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Post by feather on Apr 17, 2015 23:55:33 GMT
They also own the Elna brand, which was news to me. I hadn't heard that and I thought I was the only person that bought an Elna, a good swiss engineered machine! Thanks for the information woodwind......I didn't know that.
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Post by manygoatsnmore on Apr 19, 2015 5:41:53 GMT
I have a little brother I fixed via youtube How did your little brother respond to being fixed, Becka. And you learned it on youtube? I'm impressed! I know, I know, I'm terrible! <ducking>
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Post by manygoatsnmore on Apr 19, 2015 5:44:42 GMT
I know they were still making New Home machines in 1978, because I got one as a wedding gift.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2015 20:54:39 GMT
I have a little brother I fixed via youtube How did your little brother respond to being fixed, Becka. And you learned it on youtube? I'm impressed! I know, I know, I'm terrible! <ducking> He's probably more mellow and less likely to wander...
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Post by farmchix on Apr 19, 2015 22:38:25 GMT
I hadn't heard that and I thought I was the only person that bought an Elna, a good swiss engineered machine! Thanks for the information woodwind......I didn't know that. That was 3-4 maybe 5 years ago. I was a Janome dealer and it happened right after I got out. They also make some of the private label brand (some of the Kenmore) but they aren't the same specs as the Janome label.
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Post by feather on Apr 19, 2015 22:53:38 GMT
I hadn't heard that and I thought I was the only person that bought an Elna, a good swiss engineered machine! Thanks for the information woodwind......I didn't know that. That was 3-4 maybe 5 years ago. I was a Janome dealer and it happened right after I got out. They also make some of the private label brand (some of the Kenmore) but they aren't the same specs as the Janome label. You gals are so smart, and thank you so much for sharing this information. I am completely dark about sewing machine information. The only thing I know is that my elna loves me and I love it. I so appreciate the information.
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Post by farmchix on Apr 19, 2015 22:59:06 GMT
Not smart....just full of useless knowledge here. LOL
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2015 20:29:28 GMT
Wow! I'll have to tell my hubby about all the sewing machines other people have! I just have 2, a 37 year old Kenmore that my husband got for me when I was pregnant with baby boy no. 3 - thought sure this one would be a girl so got all the bells and whistles!
I just picked up my second one, a vintage Brother 141? I think, that my neighbor had sitting for the trash guys to pick up. It stayed out there for a few days and I thought, heck if no one's going to take it, I will! Got it working and has a very smooth feel to it as it sews.
Whenever I see an old sewing machine at an antique shop or resell it shop it tugs at me but I don't buy it because after all, I have one (now 2!). Maybe I just will buy the next old Singer that my Mom taught me to sew on when I was ten! (Did she ask me if I wanted it when she got rid of it? NOOO! I have no idea where it is, and she's in a better place now.
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Post by woodwind77 on Apr 21, 2015 15:33:39 GMT
That was 3-4 maybe 5 years ago. I was a Janome dealer and it happened right after I got out. They also make some of the private label brand (some of the Kenmore) but they aren't the same specs as the Janome label. You gals are so smart, and thank you so much for sharing this information. I am completely dark about sewing machine information. The only thing I know is that my elna loves me and I love it. I so appreciate the information. I'm not too sure I'm smart, I'm just curious about things..lol ! Thanks for the compliment, and glad to help! I've always heard Elna's were good machines. Maybe I need to add one to my collection
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Post by farmchix on Apr 21, 2015 19:52:35 GMT
Wow! I'll have to tell my hubby about all the sewing machines other people have! I just have 2, a 37 year old Kenmore that my husband got for me when I was pregnant with baby boy no. 3 - thought sure this one would be a girl so got all the bells and whistles! I just picked up my second one, a vintage Brother 141? I think, that my neighbor had sitting for the trash guys to pick up. It stayed out there for a few days and I thought, heck if no one's going to take it, I will! Got it working and has a very smooth feel to it as it sews. Whenever I see an old sewing machine at an antique shop or resell it shop it tugs at me but I don't buy it because after all, I have one (now 2!). Maybe I just will buy the next old Singer that my Mom taught me to sew on when I was ten! (Did she ask me if I wanted it when she got rid of it? NOOO! I have no idea where it is, and she's in a better place now. You can never have too many sewing machines.....
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Post by mollymckee on Apr 21, 2015 20:54:59 GMT
Wow! I'll have to tell my hubby about all the sewing machines other people have! I just have 2, a 37 year old Kenmore that my husband got for me when I was pregnant with baby boy no. 3 - thought sure this one would be a girl so got all the bells and whistles! I just picked up my second one, a vintage Brother 141? I think, that my neighbor had sitting for the trash guys to pick up. It stayed out there for a few days and I thought, heck if no one's going to take it, I will! Got it working and has a very smooth feel to it as it sews. Whenever I see an old sewing machine at an antique shop or resell it shop it tugs at me but I don't buy it because after all, I have one (now 2!). Maybe I just will buy the next old Singer that my Mom taught me to sew on when I was ten! (Did she ask me if I wanted it when she got rid of it? NOOO! I have no idea where it is, and she's in a better place now. You can never have too many sewing machines..... Or too much fabric!
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Post by farmchix on Apr 21, 2015 21:38:21 GMT
You can never have too many sewing machines..... Or too much fabric! Or too many UFOs....ok, now I am pushing it! LOL
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Post by mollymckee on Apr 22, 2015 0:20:37 GMT
Shhhh! Who has any UFO's in the back of the closet?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 22, 2015 2:19:29 GMT
UFOs? I have NO idea what you all are talking about
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Post by dw on May 7, 2015 22:14:11 GMT
Just got my favorite Singer back from the shop for maintenance...just hums so Had to give it a spin. Pieced together 30 9-patch scrappy sqs. It's a '49 306K...have spent the last 2 weeks (while it was in the shop) on my featherweight even bought a 1/4 inch foot for it. I always tell my husband, in case of fire, it goes out first! He really thinks I'm crazy but after 35 yrs with him...I know I am! LOL
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Post by oldmania on May 7, 2015 23:56:21 GMT
I am down to one - my favorite. It is a Bernina 1000. I got rid of a Kenmore that I bought new while in college and a Twin Needle Singer Stylist. I have had the Bernina for about 20 years and have never adjusted the tension.
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2015 0:56:31 GMT
I have a Singer 237 that is out of tune and I have no idea how to tune it. Is that what it's called tuning?
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Post by mollymckee on May 8, 2015 4:32:58 GMT
What is it doing? It could be out of time, the tension isn't right, or several other things Most are fairly easy to fix.
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