Oh yes one more comment...you might be wondering why the name Fotomatic. Morse designed the machine so the user could see the type of stitch selected in a small window..sort of like a photo (Foto) and the matic part comes from it changing stitches automatically when you change the dial. This kind of inovation was unique and cutting edge in the 1950s. ..Mine is turquoise blue..with ivory white, .and reflects some of the same design characterists of cars of the era....lotza chrome and heavy.
These machines are fantastic! Superbly engineered and smooth running. I own a Morse Fotomatic 2 but does not have the cam features which this one DOES have! One of the neat things about these machines is they use STANDARD class 15 bobbins and 15 x 1 needles..all available at Wally World. Some vintage machines are fussy about needles and bobbins.. Just an amazing machine..but be ready for the heavy weight..all metal! You'll develop muscles lifting these. Aside from that ...beautiful.
Oh yes one more comment...you might be wondering why the name Fotomatic. Morse designed the machine so the user could see the type of stitch selected in a small window..sort of like a photo (Foto) and the matic part comes from it changing stitches automatically when you change the dial. This kind of inovation was unique and cutting edge in the 1950s. ..Mine is turquoise blue..with ivory white, .and reflects some of the same design characterists of cars of the era....lotza chrome and heavy.
Stevevinn 11 months ago
These machines are fantastic! Superbly engineered and smooth running. I own a Morse Fotomatic 2 but does not have the cam features which this one DOES have! One of the neat things about these machines is they use STANDARD class 15 bobbins and 15 x 1 needles..all available at Wally World. Some vintage machines are fussy about needles and bobbins.. Just an amazing machine..but be ready for the heavy weight..all metal! You'll develop muscles lifting these. Aside from that ...beautiful.
Stevevinn 11 months ago