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 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. :(
