Sunday, November 03, 2013

Singer 500 and 503

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You may remember the Singer 503a that Jane used for parts to fix up her 500a. When the smoke cleared, she had no need for a 503 carcass...
Wednesday, October 16, 2013

I'm Afraid to Open This Featherweight

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The covering is coming off the box, both latches are broken, it is held closed by an old belt and the owner warned not to pick it up using t...
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Sunday, October 06, 2013

Singer Genie 354

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  I picked up this machine a few weeks ago while I was in New Hampshire to attend my 50th high school reunion. It is a Singer model 354...
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Tuesday, October 01, 2013

Janome Jem 639 and My New Favorite Cleaning Aid

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  On my weekly stroll through the local thrift shop, I spotted a sweet little Janome Jem just waiting for me to take it home.  It appeared t...
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Monday, September 30, 2013

Jane's Singer 500 Part II

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I swapped motors with the 503 and the 500 quieted down somewhat.  The problem now was that the upper lid would not stay open.  The spool pin...
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Sunday, September 29, 2013

Jane's Singer 500

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  Last week, Jane from LuckySewandSew emailed to say she would be bringing me three vintage sewing machines on Saturday to work on.  Her ca...
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Thursday, September 26, 2013

Singer 6620C

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  A friend picked this machine up at a local auction.  Before giving it to his granddaughter, he asked me to check it out and make su...
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Thursday, August 29, 2013

Useful Tool for Servicing Vintage Sewing Machines

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I learned of these curve-tip syringes on an internet sewing machine forum. Folks there were using them to hold oil and grease to service the...
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Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Auction 201 Update

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Progress has been slow on the 201 because we are gearing up for craft show season. I spend the majority of my spare time making wrist walle...
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Monday, July 29, 2013

Garage Find - Domestic

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I bet you think I meant "Garage SALE Find" but it's not. Yesterday, I was cleaning out my garage and saw a sewing machine case...
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