Sewing & Sewing Machines

[Bonne]

I can't believe Naomi hasn't started a thread on sewing machines already! I know they're near and dear to her heart and her collection of them is just going to gain momentum~anyway, on another forum I listed a series of links that I've found helpful to me when searching for info on treadles and other vintage sewing machines. I'd like to share them with you all.

http://www.a1sewingmachine.com/manuals.htm downloadable manuals
http://www.singermachines.co.uk/Parts_&_Ser/Inst%20book.htm singer manuals
http://www.wordsetc.com/treadle.htm treadle parts
http://stores.ebay.com/Stitches-in-Time_ treadle parts
http://www.treadleon.net/sewingmachineshop/treadles/installingtread... installing treadle belt
http://www.treadleon.net/sewingmachineshop/index.html Basic treadle info & maintenance
http://www.singerco.com/support/serial_numbers.html Singer Serial #'s look up to find your date/model
http://www.ismacs.net/home.html International Sewing Machine Collectors Society
http://home.comcast.net/~pyecomber/ Krisi Santilla's Singer Sewing Machine Collection site
http://www.tias.com/stores/relics/ Relics~ supplies and info
http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/3081/ Antique Sewing Machine Resource
http://www.vintagesewing.info/index.html Vintage Sewing Info
http://www.needleworkgoodies.com/H.sm_manualsCOPIES.htm Vintage Manuals
http://www.sewconsult.com/free_sewing_machine_service_information.htm free Sewing Machine Service Information
http://www.sewusa.com/index.htm manuals and free threading diagrams
http://www.sil.si.edu/DigitalCollections/Trade-Literature/Sewing-Ma... Smithsonian Historical trade literature Sewing Machines
http://www.sil.si.edu/DigitalCollections/Trade-Literature/Sewing-Ma... manual for attachments
http://www.sil.si.edu/DigitalCollections/Trade-Literature/Sewing-Ma... manual for attachments
http://www.sil.si.edu/DigitalCollections/Trade-Literature/Sewing-Ma... manual for 127/128
http://www.sil.si.edu/DigitalCollections/Trade-Literature/Sewing-Ma... manual for 27
http://www.sil.si.edu/DigitalCollections/Trade-Literature/Sewing-Ma... manual for 15
http://www.sil.si.edu/DigitalCollections/Trade-Literature/Sewing-Ma... 66 & 127
http://www.treadleon.net/sewingmachineshop/atttachmentsmanual/attac... attachments manual
http://www.sandman-collectibles.com/singer-manuals.htm manuals for purchase & identification info
http://www.mastersewusa.com/masmag_free_manuals.html more free manuals
http://www.allbrands.com/products/abc0094.html sewing machine parts
http://sewingandvac.com/ sewing machine parts and troubleshooting
http://www.needlebar.org/cm/index.php Picture Library of sewing machines
http://community.webshots.com/user/arachnesobsession White info & manuals~badged models made by White
http://homeappliance.manualsonline.com/manuals/device/sewing_machin... various sewing machine manuals vintage & modern~free

Featherweight Facts:
http://www.planetpatchwork.com/fweight.htm
http://singerfeatherweight221.blogspot.com/2008/07/featherweight-at...
http://www.sewingmachineparts.net/singer_221_featherweight_parts.html

[Naomi Michelle]

:D- I just hadn't gotten around too it....hehe Thank you Bonne for this great list of links. I see you listed The Needle Bar- they have a great forum specifically for sewing machine collectors- They helped me with my Jones issues I've been having- and I have two shuttles(with bobbins) coming now from people there, the one lady is also sending me an extra manual that she had.

I do know I want at least one more machine- a Singer Model 66.

But knowing me- I'll end up with a dozen or more machines...haha

[Tina Wilson]

at the rate Naomi is collecting sewing machines and vintage patterns and fabric..umm I'm going to need 2 houses not just one...LOL
thanks so much Bonne for sharing all those wonderful resources!

[Naomi Michelle]

The shuttle for my Jones came in- it sews like a dream, very quiet, smooth, and the stitches are so even....I'm going to put my ruffle foot on it later this evening....

[Bonne]

The treadles sew that way too. They really are superior to modern machines IMO, except that they just straight stitch, but really , what do you need fancy stitches for most of the time?

[Naomi Michelle]

Haha, exactly- I saw a bunch of attachments for the Jones that are supposed to let it do zig zag and fancy stitches- I need to see if I can find it again...would be cool to have!
The only other stitch I really use is the zig zag- and the 4 step button hole- but that is the zig zag too.

[Bonne]

I recently wiped my computer to the factory settings and unfortunately lost all my Firefox bookmarked websites, so I'm gradually building them again :( , but in the process
I came across this Stitcher's Guild forum http://artisanssquare.com/sg/index.php
& specifically the section on Sewing Machines that I wanted to share the link to: http://artisanssquare.com/sg/index.php/board,9.0.html

[Bonne]

Here's a list of SEWING BLOGS for inspiration:
http://www.sewing-blogs.com/blogs/

[Naomi Michelle]

so I'm up to 6 machines now- Grandma has a gorgeous White in a beautiful table with matching chair. She brought the Singer up with her- beautiful machine- regularly serviced- Grandpa said he can fix the cord, and I'll need to get a new belt and rubber wheel for the bobbin winder. Besides that it just needs a good cleaning and it will be ready to use! I don't have it here anymore- I had them take it back with them. Hoping this move happens soon- I can't wait to play with my other...3 sewing machines...hehe

[Ruth]

I love that list of sewing blogs, Bonne. I found the button on your blog.

[Bonne]

I've another link to add that's good for troubleshooting Singers:
http://www.tandtrepair.com/index.html

[Karin peirce]

Thanks, Bonne. Now that I've run my eyes over the list I am ready for a nap. You are a champ to find and share all this sewing machine information with us!

Karin

[Botanical Bath's E-]

Thought I would add it to the list great pictures old singers


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