Comments on: Dear Sewing Machine

By: Mary Hall

Mary Hall — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 19:02:45 +0000

Hey, I just had the same conversation with my Singer 503 slant-o-matic. I was my grammas. I has been stored in my grage since 1990 (yes that is 20 years), and thank GOD it only had to be rebuilt….

By: Karen B

Karen B — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 20:43:08 +0000

Boy was this a blast from the past. I still have my Singer Golden Touch and Sew that I got for my sixteenth birthday 40 years ago.(All metal, no plastic) It still sews well but using the fancier stitches are cumbersome – having to insert separate large disks into machine. I now have a new Singer Scholastic that makes those same fancy stitches with the turn of a dial. However I have a lot of trouble with the bobbin tension. The bobbin thread refuses to stay in the proscribed path through the mechanism. Any suggestions, anyone?
Karen belloka@gmail.com

By: Jeannie

Jeannie — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 12:06:51 +0000

What a great blog… No telling what will get made with this inspiration. My family sews for a living on vintage Singers, and they are the most dependable. I have many machines and even a computerized embroidery machine, but there will never be a workhorse like the 500-600 series of Singers.
For those of you that have stored them… OIL OIL OIL! Nothing will kill a sewing machine like being dry. 3 in 1 oil is NOT a fine enough grade for sewing machines. It will cause more problems with gumminess and gear degrading than any other oil. Ebay has lots of parts and attachments.

By: BobbiSue

BobbiSue — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:22:13 +0000

Hello Suzanne and all ya WV Folks on site. I really love this site. For a non-original country girl, you have a marvelous sense of “Country”. I donnnn’t do much anymore dude to the oxygen and the electroc scooter but I love to do crafts. Thank you SOOOOOO much for showing the cornhusk doll pattern. I tried a time or two but it just didn’t work out! I mainly do sewing…not by machine…but the old fashioned stitching by hand with needle, thread and material! :-) I normally do crib and baby /toddler quilts and wall hangings. I occassionally do a bed quilt but that takes sooo long. I want to start one this winter for my grandaughter. She will turn 14 on the 5th Dec and that will give me time to have it completed by her 15th birthday. I made her one for her 15th birthday made from her baby clothes anda clothes she wore up thru the years. That’s her pride and joy. I want this one to be more “Grown up” in style. Haven’t decided on a pattern yet but am considering a couple. LOL I haven’t used a sewing machine since I was in Home Ec at N ormantown High School way back when…..We all had to make aprons as some of you probably remember. Somehow, I managed to run the needle thru my left thumb nal, clear thru my thumb and thru the attachments. The needle got stuck and the teacher had to send someone to find the janitor… Maybr you think that wasn’t fun getting removed!!!!! I’d love to start a site like this to teach quilting and show off some of my work.
Have a great day…BobbiSue From Fairmont< WV

By: Cindy

Cindy — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 23:23:17 +0000

I just had my machine tuned up and cleaned in preparation for sewing for my first grandchild due in Decemeber. I used the same machine to sew for both my girls thirty years ago. I can’t wait to get started!
Thanks for the wonderful resources provided in your website! You have been added to my Favorites!

By: Lois Klein

Lois Klein — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 01:31:35 +0000

I also have a used Singer Scholastic school machine and it has sewed miles. It’s in the original cabinet and I just had it reconditioned to sew smoothly. What a jewel! I’ve just added another used machine for quilting/crafts, but the old Singer is a sturdy favorite. There is a tremendous value in the old “Mechanical” machines, once lubricated and cleaned.

By: =Tamar

=Tamar — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 02:22:33 +0000

Oh, all of you who have the old sewing machine stored away – I advise you to get it out and oil it up now. Stored machines are much better off for being cleaned and oiled at least once a year.
And by the way, Featherweights are still around – keep an eye out at thrift shops, or search online.

By: Susie

Susie — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 15:13:09 +0000

Your sewing machine looks like the one I learned on in Home Ec back in 1967! Wow that was a long time ago huh? I have a site for you that I just saw for you all to make easy stuff like basket liners.
http://sew-whats-new.com/video
I plan on making some. I love baskets. I’m thinking of bringing my sewing machine out here next to my computer desk. Maybe I will sew more. there is more natural light in here. Susie

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 19:52:55 +0000

I LOVE my old Singer that I got for high school graduation almost 30 years ago. It has only been worked on twice, once to replace the plug end of the cord, and most recently to replace the transmission. It was worth the $90 I spent on it because it is a gem. You cannot find good machines now a days with all metal parts! Hope you enjoy!

By: Marlene

Marlene — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 18:12:31 +0000

They sure don’t make machines like that anymore. What a gem you have in her and yes, I am sure she will forgive you!