tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176685716195880015.post8305155957480659377..comments2024-03-23T11:56:13.995+00:00Comments on Oil and Thread: Singer Black BoxGavin Hendersonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05737186300519027548noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176685716195880015.post-5202657467554733822013-06-09T12:47:27.633+01:002013-06-09T12:47:27.633+01:00I have just picked up a very nice 1938 99 almost m...I have just picked up a very nice 1938 99 almost mint. The box was a great problem, as to were the things went. Now is all clear. Thanks.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08887744372299820705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176685716195880015.post-41139138341887080362013-06-07T22:10:29.811+01:002013-06-07T22:10:29.811+01:00Hello Gavin,
I've used the quilting foot befo...Hello Gavin,<br /><br />I've used the quilting foot before now, but found that I get better results with the hinged regular foot. There was too much rumpling going on with the quilting foot. Also, because the quilting foot is much shorter, there is a stronger chance of getting the needle pranging your fingernail. I didn't realise how close I got my index finger to the foot until I used the quilting foot. With the regular foot it's not a problem - if I just touch the edge of the foot I pull my finger back. With the quilting foot the needle is a fraction closer and bam it's too late. It's a good job I've got strong fingernails. Last time the needle bent and then came down on the foot.<br /><br />Anyway, when I bought my 201K treadle, the deal was done, price agreed, two lads ready to shift the machine down the street to the car, the lady threw in three books that came with the machine, then opened the drawer inside the cabinet and said "and there's this in here too.."<br /><br />Yes, it was the original box of tricks.<br /><br />Love,<br />MuvMuvhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00734374133479479218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176685716195880015.post-10805049122730609862013-06-07T16:10:59.253+01:002013-06-07T16:10:59.253+01:00I just replaced the sewing machine in my treadle c...I just replaced the sewing machine in my treadle cabinet with a 15-91, (I deeply regret having given the original to my mother in the 80s) and I'm excited to use it. I used the previous machine for all my sewing back in the 1970s when we were "back-to-the-landers." I didn't try out the attachments then, but I still have them. I'm particularly interested in testing the ruffler and tuck maker. <br /><br />Using the treadle was soothing, turning sewing into a meditation. I made some beautiful - and some truly horrendous - clothes from that machine. Thank you for this blog. It's inspirational.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176685716195880015.post-15843734486992840892013-06-07T14:20:39.181+01:002013-06-07T14:20:39.181+01:00What a great find! I have a green metal one that ...What a great find! I have a green metal one that I found empty - the feet you have are in great shape too.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09000247658480481455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-176685716195880015.post-60557300976095475072013-06-07T00:45:15.576+01:002013-06-07T00:45:15.576+01:00Those are in great shape! I've never tried the...Those are in great shape! I've never tried the old-time quilting foot on any of the old singers - if you try it definitely let us know how you like it. I have an aftermarket walking foot for my featherweight that works well as long as I'm not sticking too thick of a quilt under the foot. Happy stitching!Erika Mulvennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15819965592532896464noreply@blogger.com