singer treadle sewing machine

Bought a treadle operated singer sewing machine for $150.00. Don't know if that's a good deal or not but I had been wanting one for a long time and when it came up for sale on craigslist I just had to get it. The history of the machine is this. Linda,s granny got this machine in 1911. Linda watched her granny sew clothes on it until granny passed and linda,s momma got the machine. Lindas momma had it till she passed in 2006 then Linda got it. Linda doesn't see and needs the space this was taking up so she reluctantly sold it. She was glad to see it go to someone who appreciates fine machinery and can fix things. I told her when I restored it I'd send her a video of me sewing on it. My first project will be adding a zipper to the windshield curtains on my truck. My wife wants to try her quilting on it as well. I'm happy to have this and can't wait to get started cleaning it up.

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[KIERASDELSO1]

moja babcia ma taka samą w 100 procentach sprawna niesamowity sprzet ;D

[bctruck]

@KIERASDELSO1 spenik sitza moneta allsiohg gemwtret son.;)))

[TreadleLady]

Hi Brad, You've got a 1913 Singer Model 127, it's a vibrating shuttle machine. Do you have the long bullet shaped shuttle? It should be in the carrier under the slide plates. The center drawer is not missing a knob, that is a keyhole. My book will explain it all, it's the most common type of treadle machine. You've got a great old iron gal there, she will love you for getting her cleaned up. You will bond with her during the process. Fun, fun! I sell leather belts on my website. Donna

[bctruck]

@TreadleLady thanks donna.model 127.that will steer me in the right direction to looking at pictures of other 127,s on the internet.cant wait to tear into it and get her shipshape. i happened to be washing the dishes a minute ago and just for kicks went out to my shop with a wet sponge and rubbed on the machine a little, and a bunch of crud came off.it might not be that far gone finishwise,after all. if my wife wants to know why the dish washng sponge is brown,,,,deny ,deny,deny!!!

[tgtbtri]

Hey buddy, this sewing machine is in a pretty good shape :-)

And I know what's gonna be like after one master like you rebuild it :-)

Have fun!

[bctruck]

@tgtbtri thanks tomislav! i hope you are enjoying your vacation and hope your trip to doctor was painless.talk to you soon. i will try and check tonight around8 pm my time and see if you are on chat.Razgovarajte s vama uskoro moj prijatelj

[Vampkiki]

@TreadleLady not so much for you since the post is over a year old but i was told by a restoration society to NEVER use oils on the decals since it makes them peel up faster! if cleaning was needed to use a slightly damp q-tip only...(slighty damp so as not to have moisture go under the decal and peel it up that way either)....then if absolutely needed moisten the q-tip with a mix of three drops non-lotion mild dishsoap diluted with two cups water...GENTLY wipe off dirt for even that can damage

[TheCjearl]

I am curious, where did you buy this machine from? Gloria at letterg@comcast.net

[bondstephb]

It looks like you have cigarette smoke on there. You'll need to use a de-greaser to clean it off. You got it for a great price because it was dirty, but you have a great machine. I learned how to sew on my great-grandma's 127, I believe TreadleLady is correct. You might want to try 1 teaspoon of vinegar in 1 quart of warm water. Just use an old towel that you never want to use again, get it wet and wring it out real good and wipe it down. Enjoy!

[bellagirl45]

So how did it turn out? Are u loving it? You should do another video.

[cmc1982ful]

y have one for sale half price..mihai_ciprian2003@yahoo­.com

[MissBelleMuse]

Loves it! I have one too.It really needs a good cleaning though. Good Luck!

[Sk8erKidZ66]

i have the exact same sewing machine it has egyptian paintings on it all over just like this