Posted by Mike on 2008-04-29 16:47:43
Post Subject: 1930s singer sewing machine
Hi - I hope there is someone here who can help me. I have a 1930s Singer sewing machine, serial number EA575537. Does anyone know what model it is? I need to know so I can get the correct manual.
Posted by emma_bo_bemma on 2004-11-26 14:04:28
Post Subject: sewing machine for t-shirt fabric??
i'm starting to get into t-shirt reconstruction (inspired quite a bit by udandi's tri-block tees and katie of www.ohmystars.net) and i want to use my mom's old singer sewing machine, but it doesn't do so well with knits. what kind of machine can i use for my t-shirt projects? hopefully, hopefully, hopefullly i can get it for christmas/hannukah. maybe. but probably not. oh well, a girl can always dream, right?
Posted by quornflour on 2006-07-27 12:37:12
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I refuse to buy any book that has the phrase "for dummies" or "for idiots" in the title.
That said: Singer Sewing Essentials is great and I would guess at the library. Depending on where you live of course, the library could be a great way to find a lot of these books.
(On those lines, if you are getting rid of craft books you should see if your local Library will take them as donations.)
I am off target, sorry.
My other advice is not to be afraid of messing something up. Make a few pillows or something and try out different stitches and such. Get to know your machine and what the different stitches do when you use them in different ways.
Posted by breewell on 2004-09-30 13:37:31
Post Subject: old singer sewing machine AND quilting help
Hi,
I recently got an old singer sewing machine ("born" in october 1919 in NJ). It was only $20 so I figured that if all I could do was look at it lovingly I would be happy. To my surprise, when I got it cleaned and oiled the guy said it ran great! It's one of the ones that would have had a treadle, but now is retro-fitted with a motor.
My problem is that when I learnt to sew in grade 8 home-ec I was taught to start by doing "3 stitch forward, 3 stitch back, continue forward". I don't see a reverse lever on this machine, so, am I supposed to do 3 stitches, turn the work, do 3 more, and then turn the work back, OR is that not the right method for "locking" the stitches at the end of the line and there is a better way? I have been doing simple mending around the house so it hasn't been a problem yet but am starting a quilt and want the easiest method possible!
On to quilting, I have a pattern that I love, but really need a very basic how-to to go over everything from the start, including applique. Any suggestions for books out there? I'm pretty intimidated by the quilting store here in new york, and can't afford a class right now anyway.
Posted by amanelle on 2005-11-09 08:18:48
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In inheirited a lot of sewing notions and buttons from a Great Aunt (including her 1960s Singer sewing machine. They are all vintage. I also have a huge tin of vintage buttons from my grandmother and great-grandmother. I would love to pass on a few things for creative energy. PM me your address and I'll package up a few things.
Posted by alteredtome on 2005-10-09 01:18:18
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Welp, for Colorado Springs, CO, the Goodwill on Powers....that's my happy place. I have found about 1/2 of my craft supplies there. I used to love the Salvation Army on Circle...totally unorganized, but cheap as all get out. That was where I found 2 of my best thrift store finds. A Touch n' Sew Singer 1967 Sewing Machine, in complete working condition for $5 and a blue leather jacket, with the schwankiest silver buttons, for $3. I'm so sad, though, because they closed that one, and opened a "New and Improved" one about 2 blocks away. It's bigger, more organized, cleaner, and everything is 3-4 times as expensive. Still cheap, but some of their stuff is completely over-priced now. :(
