I was out today, scouring the neighborhood for yard sales. I spied what looked like a sewing machine's cabinet on a driveway among other, much less interesting stuff. I pulled over and asked if the little table was indeed a sewing machine table, to be told it was.
I've never seen a Singer 328K, but was looking at one now (and you can see it up there in my selection of photos). It looked to be in good condition and the price was right (even then, I bargained the seller down a bit).
When I got it home, I was surprised at how good its condition was; almost unused, it seemed to me. And taking it out of its cabinet, it surprised me again with its lightness.
I normally take sewing machines apart, even before trying them out, as my interest in them is more for their mechanical content than anything else. This one however is disappointingly clean, straight and in very good working order. I gave it a quick dusting, buttoned it up and put it back in its cabinet. Ready to go.
Chandsew 406RB
Size Matters
Singer 153W103 Industrial
Singer 316G
Singer 301
A design revolution for Singer, this light-weight portable is a favorite with quilters. This example dates from 1951, but, interestingly, isn't badged as an anniversary model.
Singer 221- Featherweight
In remarkable condition. This one dates from 1956.
Singer 500A
Reassembled and polished.
Singer 401A
Singer 503A
I've had a number of examples from the 400 and 500 series pass through my hands now, and as testament to their quality, they have all been in very nice condition; none, however, has matched this beauty for its near pristine state of preservation. While even on the cleanest example one must forgive a minor imperfection or two, this classic from Singer exhibits none! Truly as nice as one could hope.
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Thursday, May 19, 2011
Sold a Pfaff
The Pfaff 130 has been sold. This was not my machine, bur rather one that I worked on then sold for someone else. I learned quite a bit about these classic sewing machines, though need to learn more. Fantastic machines!
I have another Pfaff 130 that will need a little maintenance before it ends up on the block (so I'll keep that photo here as it's the same machine, essentially). It will be on display at Mary's Space Craft Center crafting event in Half Moon Bay on June 12th and 26th. If you haven't seen or worked on one of these, you'll have the chance if it's still available (and if you are one of the lucky ones to sign up for that event).
Keep in mind that a Morse 4300 Fotomatic III will be raffled off at that same event (see the picture above). The Morse is a great machine. Much thought and innovation went into these machines; they were quite advanced for their time.
I have another Pfaff 130 that will need a little maintenance before it ends up on the block (so I'll keep that photo here as it's the same machine, essentially). It will be on display at Mary's Space Craft Center crafting event in Half Moon Bay on June 12th and 26th. If you haven't seen or worked on one of these, you'll have the chance if it's still available (and if you are one of the lucky ones to sign up for that event).
Keep in mind that a Morse 4300 Fotomatic III will be raffled off at that same event (see the picture above). The Morse is a great machine. Much thought and innovation went into these machines; they were quite advanced for their time.
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