Featherweight Fanatics Archives
2004
Sunday, February 1
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Digest of postings from Sunday, February 1, 2004
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From: "Barbara Salerno"
Subject: Model 337 Singer Sewing Machine
Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2004 22:54:13 -0500
Hi, I have an old Singer machine, model 337 and do not have a manual
for it. I'm in the middle of sewing a carry back for a handicap person
and have become quite frustrated because my stitches are puckering on
the back side (bobbin side). Can't seem to find the right combination
to adjust to correct. Got any ideas? Thanks.
Barbara Salerno
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From: "Judy Howe"
Subject: Try machine oil
Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2004 16:24:42 -0800
To Jacque in Bloody freezing Delaware!
I once made drawstring purse bags out of Nauga type upholstery that looked
like black patent leather. The presser foot would not slide to carry the
material through for stitching.
I put a thin line of sewing machine oil just in front of the presser foot
and it carried right through! I reasoned that the oil is good for the
machine and I could always wipe it off. I tried a little talcum powder, but
it was not as good as the oil and likely wouldn't be good for the machine
(though it might smell good).
Judy Howe in The Pacific Northwest where the sun is shiny at the
moment.--4:30, Sunday p.m.
Jacque said:
Any tips on sewing Naugahyde with my 201 would be greatly appreciated. I am
making air-conditioner covers that Velcro in place for the outside and inside
of my house in white Naugahyde. We don't get many Naugas around here. Lots of
deer but few Nauga's.
Jacque in Bloody freezing Delaware!
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From: "Gerald"
Subject: Question
Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2004 16:02:23 -0600
Need a little advise / help. I have a friend that needs to speed up a 201.
His wife used to work in a garment factory and is used to sewing very fast.
She likes her 201, but it just doesn't sew fast enough for her. So is there
any way to speed it up?? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Rainbow of Colors
http://home.cablelynx.com/~rambo2/Colors/index.htm
In Hot Springs, R-CAN-SAW
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From: "Holly Scott"
Subject: pink Atlas
Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2004 16:29:45 -0500
Nicki Bie,
Great find! I have an Atlas machine myself and just love it. It came in
near vintage condition with all attachments and a fine manual. I don't know
anything about the company, but have assumed it to be a Japanese machine due
to different discussions on the list. The time period is right, styled
after a Singer 15 machine. I've heard others sing its praises as well.
Have you sewn with it yet? I get a wonderful stitch even without the
tension hook or last thread guide! Happy stitching from
Holly in Northern NY where we are having a heatwave today at 25 degrees!
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Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2004 19:05:57 +0000
From: Graham Forsdyke
Subject: Re: FW Fanatics 1/31/2004
>To Louise who asked
>
>Graham: Can you tell us the first run of the 301s and when they went from
>301 to 301a, and when the last ones were made?
Sorry, no not easily -- the lists are simply indexed by number
To Cher who asked
>The date I was given for my machine (serial # AD728669) was September 10th,
>1934.Graham, do you agree with this?
Agreed, one of a batch of 10,000 started on that date.
To : Joyzquilter@aol.com
>
>Back in November I also got some emails from someone very insistent to sell
>me a featherweight off of ebay for $110. Later said I could pay half now and
>half later. English was very poor. Very insistent and wouldn't
>take no for an
>answer. Never could explain to me why they didn't just list it on ebay????
>emall address was... sportirinasf@list.ru.
Run, do not walk, away from these. His score of people taken is now over 20.
Graham Forsdyke
Purveyor of fine Featherweights to the gentry
ISMACS London
http://www.ismacs.net
http://www.singer-featherweight.com
Bert's Vintage Repair Book Book:
http://www.singer-featherweight.com/bert/bert.html
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From: "221parts" <221parts@tampabay.rr.com>
Subject: ebay featherweight scammer
Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2004 12:49:18 -0500
I turned the guy in this time and ebay kicked him off.....The only problem
is he will be back at it again next week with a new ID and the same scam. It
really is a shame thinking of all the good people that have been taken in by
this person.
Dan
Hello,
Thank you for reporting this email.
I have reviewed your report and have taken appropriate action in
accordance with our site policies. Such action may include issuing a
warning, temporary suspension, indefinite suspension or terminating the
membership. Due to privacy concerns, I am not at liberty to discuss the
details of any action taken. I hope you understand this position and
that it assures you that your personal account history will always
remain private.
Again, thank you for reporting this matter and for your help in keeping
eBay a fun and safe place to trade.
Regards,
Chester
eBay SafeHarbor
Investigations Team
Original Message: The Russian scammer is at it again....You need to stop
this guy.
Dan
Hi!
I would like to offer you the sewing machine the singer 221. The machine
is in an excellent condition, she has a case, pedal, book, box. The
machine has initial colouring of black colour. The machine has no a
rust, but there are small scratchs but them it is not visible almost. I
sell the machine at the price of 110 $ + 31 $ shipping. Write to me on
email and I shall send you photos of the sewing machine. I shall look
forward hearing from you.
Sincerely.
Question from: tytyu1244ngsru
Title of item: Singer Featherweight 222K Sewing
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From: PATBERGMAN@aol.com
Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2004 12:24:37 EST
Subject: Fashion Mate 237
Yahoo! Clubs
vintagesingers Try asking your question here. First, Go to the past
messages
and search using Fashion Mate & or 237 and read those posts. There are many,
from the past couple years. You will then be able to answer your own question.
The most reliable source is you.
For questions on older Singer's this is an excellent source of information.
PatBergman
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From: Mytmex@aol.com
Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2004 11:43:53 EST
Subject: Sew Mor featherweight
I saw a little machine in an antique store - a Sew Mor Featherweight -
actually had this on the upper arm of the machine. Very lightweight - made in
Japan. Anyone know anything about this "FW"?
Di in TN
TN Treadler
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From: "Sherie Schafer"
Subject: Polish Featherweight
Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2004 08:08:14 -0800
Hi FWF:
I am new to owning a featherweight and to this list--enjoy it. I want to
know the recommendations for cleaning/polishing and protecting the paint.
>From Eastern WA where we just got new snow.
Sherie
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Date: Sun, 01 Feb 2004 09:02:59 -0800
From: D and MJ Bultman
Subject: Shops in Las Vegas
Greetings from Frozen Michigan!
We've had 40 some inches of snow in Jan & temps last week were often
below 15! Now you know why we're leaving for a week!!!
We're going to Las Vegas for the first time in Feb. I remember chatter
about quilt shops there, but of course did not save them cause "we
weren't ever going". Now I'm interested!!!
Would you knowledgeable feathers send me a few suggestions, please,
especially any that specialize in flannels or Civil War era repros. The
closer to The Strip the better as we'll be traveling in someone else's car.
TIA from Mary Jo, Grand Rapds, MI
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Date: Sun, 1 Feb 2004 11:15:23 +0000
From: Graham Forsdyke
Subject: Re: FW Fanatics 1/30/2004
Dan said
>They had to have used a hacksaw to get the motor mounted on that
>thing....The ad claims to be a rare Red featherweight.....I may be wrong,
>but I don't think Singer ever made a Red featherweight.
>
Correct, never any red machines but I'm not sure that this particular
lash up used a hacksaw. Looks like a custom plate has been used for
the mounting and the sprung jockey pulley that's been added means
the top belt shield didn't have to be cut away like this one
http://www.singer-featherweight.com/siteone%20pages/motormayhem.html
To Mindy
>The closest Singer could come to dating my 301A was 1953-1959. I was
>wondering if Graham's list or anyone's could give me a closer list?
>The serial
>#
>isNB097670. T
Sorry, even the 1953-59 is guess work. Singer simply doesn't have any
records for the SC-built machine.
To Carol who wrote
>This may have been discussed before but I missed it. I noticed that the
>black covering of the cords on the foot control/machine are drying out
>and a few almost cracks appear. The connection at the plug that goes
>into the FW has a definite separation from the covering.not bad but it
>is visible. Does this mean I should have the cords rewired? No trouble
>with the connection and everything runs beautifully. Maybe, leave it
>alone?.....OR?
REWIRE at once and also check the internal wiring to the lamp and switch.
Graham Forsdyke
Purveyor of fine Featherweights to the gentry
ISMACS London
http://www.ismacs.net
http://www.singer-featherweight.com
Bert's Vintage Repair Book Book:
http://www.singer-featherweight.com/bert/bert.html
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