Posted by gemdandy on 2006-11-13 03:24:26
Post Subject: Im looking of information on old Brother Sewing machine
I have an old Brother sewing machine, model name is *Sister* I would guess this is from the 1930/40's. Its an old side motor single stitch black with gold leaf design and a tweed carry case. The problem is it isnt stitching correctly, or I don’t think it is. I would love to find out more about this machine. But most importantly , how to fix a problem with it.
The top thread doesn’t get sewn through the fabric, and the bobbin thread is just looped around the top thread. If you pull the top thread from the side, it will actually slide out of the looped bobbin thread. Visualize a garden hose out straight, with several equally spaced croquet hoops pushed over it. You can slide the garden hose right through all the croquet hoops. That’s what this is doing??
Don’t know much else about it, I just picked it up at St. Vincent Paul version of Goodwill in St. Louis Mo. I do know I love old machines , but I can never seem to get them to work correctly. I have a really nice old Precision ( made in Japan) side motor machine and I cant find a correct bobbin for it even though Ive purchased every kind available at 3 different sewing shops.
Any ideas on either one on either machine would be great!
Posted by gemdandy on 2006-11-08 18:30:32
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I have an old Brother sewing machine model name is *Sister*
Its an old side motor single stitch black with gold leaf design and a tweed carry case. The problem is it isnt stitching correctly, or I don’t think it is. I would love to find out more about this machine. But most importantly , how to fix a problem with it.
The top thread doesn’t get sewn through the fabric, and the bobbin thread is just looped around the top thread. If you pull the top thread from the side, it will actually slide out of the looped bobbin thread. Visualize a garden hose out straight, with several equally spaced croquet hoops pushed over it. You can slide the garden hose right through all the croquet hoops. That’s what this is doing??
Don’t know much else about it, I just picked it up at St. Vincent Paul version of Goodwill in St. Louis Mo. I do know I love old machines , but I can never seem to get them to work correctly. I have a really nice old Precision ( made in Japan) side motor machine and I cant find a correct bobbin for it even though Ive purchased every kind available at 3 different sewing shops.
Any ideas on either one?
Posted by red_rosary on 2004-11-15 16:20:08
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I bought my Brother sewing machine 6 years ago and I haven't had any problems with it at all. Mine was about $100 for a basic model- straight and zigzag stitches, can go backwards, but no buttonholer or any fancy stitches or presser feet. It's been quite adequate for me. :)
Posted by boheme-anne on 2004-11-15 20:02:25
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I have one...got it for Christmas last year. I haven't made too much with it yet but I have no complaints about it's quality. I learned to sew on an old singer-this Brother sewing machine has a lot better bobin to thread...I can tell you that much!!
Posted by mbar03 on 2006-12-04 18:23:56
Post Subject: Re: Brother Sewing Machine from Costco
I have a Brother sewing machine from Costco and it is allright for some simple sewing but mine will not do for quilting. It just can't take all that sewing. You would have to get a Janome for that. I would suggest spending a little more money and buying a Bernani.
When I first started sewing and quilting, I bought a Brother from Costco and I quilted many quilts on it, including a King Sized one.
I also have a Bernina, and while it wasn't their TOL, when I bought it well over 10 years ago I spent $1000 for it, and I can't say that I've been so impressed with it that I'd buy another. Right now I'm into the Babylock (same company as Brother) and have been happy with them.
Posted by Carolyn Himango on 2006-12-04 12:15:13
Post Subject: Brother Sewing Machine from Costco
I have a Brother sewing machine from Costco and it is allright for some simple sewing but mine will not do for quilting. It just can't take all that sewing. You would have to get a Janome for that. I would suggest spending a little more money and buying a Bernani.
I was just about to post on the same topic, except I'm coplating a $700 brother quilting machine. Anyone used brother machines?
For an easy, entry level machine, I'd probably pick one up at costco. They have some for $200 or under, and they have everything you seem to be looking for.
You can also find used models on craigslist or sewing machine shops, but it can be frustrating to have a machine with funky, vintage quirks. I have 4 old machines, and they've served me well with sewing halloween costumes and some projects, but they frustrate me now because everything is breaking and repairs are difficult because they are so old.
Janome gem is supposed to be really nice; a few women in the quilt shop got them for their daughters, and they passed the workhorse test from one of the quilters. Husquevarna (sp?) is also a good brand. My friend is coveting a bernina or an elna; I forget which.
the brother I'm looking at is comparable to an elna that's twice it's price at the shop, and they've told me it's sturdy.
