You're Not Going to Believe This: Another Singer Sewing Machine

Evidently, I collect sewing machines.

No, not on purpose.

They are like strays.

They just show up at my doorstep,

and I can't let them go unloved.

Meet Jane (as in Jetson.)

She is a 1961 Singer Rocketeer.

Sounds like a do-op group doesn't it?

I cleaned her up and

she stitches like a dream.

Unfortunately,

she doesn't have her attachments with her.

(Her luggage must have been lost on the flight over.)

She reminds me of the cars from that era-

with the fender for the light.

And check out under the hood. 

The spool holder for the top is to the left 

of the two that are spring loaded 

and pop up when the lid is opened.  

To the right is where the attachment discs are inserted 

for those snazzy stitches.

Unfortunately (somewhat) this is another cabinet machine.

That makes three cabinet machines

plus the treadle!

I won't share how many cased machines

are living here.

I am running out of room.

I think this weekend, 

I will get them all out and

try to figure out which ones can stay

and which ones I need to find homes for.

In the past,

I have sold them to 4H-ers

for $10-$20 depending upon

how much I had into them.

They are great for beginners.

They are inexpensive, and

there aren't a bunch of plastic parts

that can break easily.

I wonder if there is an adoption agency for these???

Until next time,

Nimble Fingers and Even Stitches.

My Newest Old Toy

I'm such a kid sometimes!

I'd like to introduce you to my latest toy.

I purchased it at a yard sale weekend before last 

and am just now getting to it.

When I asked if it worked,

the lady said,

"Yeah, but I think it needs a needle or something."

I said, "But the motor runs right?"

She assured me it did.

And indeed it does & yes, it does need a needle:)

She must have just used it for a display.

It has that great salmon colored case.

I am just enough of a nut,

that all my machines run.

What use are they if they don't?

Because I have a use for all ?11? of them you know.

I can't help it~ they just find me.

This one has an on/off button - black.

Then to run it, there is the little slide lever.

It is in dire need of cleaning, which

I'm hoping to get to today.

And maybe even add a needle:?)

Until next time,

Nimble Fingers and Even Stitches

My "Newest" Singer

  I just have to show you my latest little Singer sewing machine.  I don't know if sewing machines 'find' anybody else, but they just seem to be drawn to me (as opposed to the other way around:) 

My pictures are a little off today - please excuse.

Well, this sweet little gem came to me pretty dirty.  It is the size of a featherweight and in the cabinet.  The handles on the cabinet are not original, but it is in overall good shape.  Rather than the foot pedal or treadle, it has the knee pedal - which I admit, this is the first one I have that way.  In case you didn't know, you can go on the singer website here and follow the prompts to date your machine.  They will even print out a certificate with your name and the serial number of your machine on it.  This one was made in 1910.  Now, I need to do this with a couple others.

I just have to show you a couple of the before shots - you know before the half of container of q-tips and alcohol and soap and water etc.

Yes, I know the hammer is down in the photo - I was working with the tension; the tension plates were stuck shut!  After I cleaned it, the stitches were perfect!  I can't wait to actually make something with it.  If you have a Singer, I would love to know what you are stitching on.