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SINGER MODEL 12 NEW FAMILY

fiddlebase treadle head.
Cleaned and oiled and runs smoothly.
Is complete with boat shuttle, 2 bobbins, belt cover and bobbin winder BUT it is in need of repainting.
I have scraped it down pretty far but it still needs further prep for repaint.
1877 model.
Firm price of $40 plus shipping (the boat shuttle itself sells for nearly that price). Photos on Webshots For Sale album (see below).

SINGER STUDENT'S MANUAL OF STRAIGHT STITCH MACHINE SEWING
1960 manual, 24 pages, good condition
Price is $10 delivered in padded envelope to USA addresses.

PARTS FOR SINGER MODEL 12 OR UNION MACHINE.
These parts were removed from the damaged bed of the Union machine I recently received.
They are duplicates of model 12 parts, at least those under the bed.
Free plus shipping

BOYE SEWING MACHINE NEEDLES I still have a surplus of some Boye needles in the wooden tubes - 3 to a tube (some have 4 to the tube)
I suggest you refer to the ISMACS Needle Chart at this link: http://www.ismacs.net/needle_and_shank/ismacs-needle-list.html to see which size needle you need.
Please refer to the Boye number when asking about the needle size.
Here are the Boye needle numbers I have in surplus in tubes of 3 needles and some in tubes of 4 needles:
Boye #2, 2-1/2, 4, 8, 12, 14, 18, 23, 26 and 27
All tubes are $7 per tube (quantities may be limited) plus shipping in a padded envelope.

I also still have needles in paper packs (2 per pack) for Wheeler & Wilson #8 and #9, Domestic and Household machines. These are Gold Swaged Machine Needles manufactured for Knapp and Spencer Co. of Sioux City, Iowa. Price is $4 per pack of 2 plus shipping

I also have spare shuttles in Boye #13, 17, 19 and 22 at $10 each plus shipping

DRITZ QUILTERS BASTING GUN with two needles, instruction sheet, approx. 2000 tags and a tag cutter.
This was only used on one quilt and looks like new but actually is about 15 years old.
I have placed the entire kit in a nice Singer tin box with pictures on the outside of various vintage and antique machines from the past.
Priced at $10 plus shipping.

BOOK - Decorative Machine Stitchery by Robbie Fanning, copyright 1976, 192 pages.
Contains designs, techniques and projects for every sewing machine learn as you stitch step by step. $2 plus shipping via media mail.

ELIAS HOWE MEDAL: This bronze medal was struck for The Hall of Fame for Great Americans at New York University in 1971. Ninety four different medals were issued by the Medallic Art Company. The series was discontinued in 1975. Inscription on back reads: Be it known that I have invented a new and useful machine for sewing. September 10, 1846 A man and woman are depicted at the sewing machine. The front of the medal is a raised bust of Elias Howe, 1819-1867. This medal is a hefty 1 -3/4 inch in diameter and 1/4 inch in thickness.
It is in perfect condition. This would be a very nice addition to any collection. Price is $7.50 plus $2.50 shipping in a padded envelope.

DOMESTIC FIDDLE BASE TREADLE HEAD. Last patent 1876, Serial #824135.
This is no jewel but it has been cleaned and oiled and turns easily but needs a treadle home and a needle. Does have a shuttle and bobbin.
Most of the decals are worn off but some shadows of them are still left. Comes with a few attachments that need to be cleaned up. Only asking $10 plus shipping or pony express

Contact joanbill@suddenlink.net for more info on any item.
Photos of these items can be seen at my Webshots For Sale album: http://community.webshots.com/user/joanbilln

Sewing Machine Garage Sale

Captain Dick has been sorting again!
I have several treadles, including a Singer parlor, 3/4 Singer plus a couple of others; at least one, maybe two fantastic handcranks, and somewhere in the neighborhood of a couple of dozen sets of assorted attachments.
Not in a position to ship.
Contact me by email: rwightman@mindspring.com
or phone: 206 784 0883 and arrange to come on by.

Wanted

Davis Low Arm Vertical Feed (LAVF) sewing machine head with shuttle.
Would need shipped and not looking for anything fancy.
Email jlhmnj@gmail.com with information.
Thanks
Jon
Millville, NJ

SOME PRICES REDUCED:

Prices do not include shipping; pony express possible, or I can deliver to NC TOGA (or hold until TN TOGA).

1. Albion Handcrank: Made by National; with iron base.
Sews a great stitch. There is a hairline crack on the base, but since the bed clips/secures into the iron base, it doesn't appear to have any affect on function. I have reinforced it with Superglue underneath.
Tube of Boye #4 extra needles included. $75

2. Elna Free-Arm Zig Zag with case, manual, knee bar, power cord, accessory case with attachments, bobbins. $60

3. Anker Sewing Machine in Cabinet; includes extra needles, bobbins, straight stitch plate. Pretty cool looking machine - a real big boy look in a small machine! $50

4. Elna Supermatic with case that folds out to make sewing machine bed. Sews great! $50

5. 3/4 size Necchi Miracle Sewing Machine with manual. $35

6. Necchi Supernova with Manuals. This has the pop-outs so that it can be treadled. $60

7. I have two of the following: 3/4 size Signature Sewing Machines; straight-stitch and zigzag. One has a case (handle broken); one without case. $30 each

8. Green Singer 319 with Manual, extra bobbins, complete set of fashion disks in little Singer case.
Needs power cord. $100. (Note: I've seen the set of fashion disks alone sell for $50!)

9. Willcox & Gibbs Chainstitch machine in cabinet. $100

10. Knee bar for bentwood case. Flat end. $20

11. Set of backclamp attachments. Includes: Quilter, ruffler, bias guage, guide, binder, underbraider, shirring plate, 4 bobbins, adjustable hemmer, large screwdriver, small screwdriver, stiletto, narrow hemmer, and mystery attachment. $25 for all

12. Backclamp attachments: 4 rufflers, 4 narrow hemmers, some miscellaneous incomplete attachments (for parts). $15

13. Original Pfaff 72 instruction book. $15

14. Two Willcox & Gibbs sewing machine wrenches. $25 each

15. Key to Willcox & Gibbs treadle. $15

16. Three original 201-2 manuals. $10 each

17. Singer 301 cradle, with attaching hardware. $25

18. Two Singer 185K manuals. $10 each

19. Singer 101-4/101-12 Manual. $10

20. Twenty-two vintage bowtie blocks; 10 are 8-1/2 inches, 12 are 9-1/2 inches
$20 for all

21. Manual for Domestic Vibrator sewing machine. $10

22. Singer Hemstitcher Instructions. $5

23. Free Westinghouse (Rotary) Hemstitcher attachment. $20

24. Willcox & Gibbs attachments - two narrow hemstitchers, ruffler, two bed attaching screws. $30

25. Wheeler & Wilson curved needles!- No rust, but discolored a bit. Fine steel wool should take care of it. Hard to find and normally sold for $30-$35 each. Selling for $20 each

Contact Di in TN
TN Treadler - TOGA Tart
"Motor? I Don't Need No Stinkin' Motor!"
diquilts@comcast.net

Pics at: http://community.webshots.com/user/Diquilts

I am looking

for parts for a New Williams Treadle machine.
Any help or direction you could give would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Chance mmmcrw172@att.net

Sewing Machine Items for Sale

1. Singer Automatic Zigzagger 161102 for a straight-shank machine. $10
Original instruction book. Remnants of the box. 3 stitch patterns.
161000 ZigZag stitch pattern
161001 Blind stitch pattern
161002 Domino stitch pattern
The instruction manual indicates a 4th pattern but I do not have that cam.

2. Singer Stitch Patterns for Automatic Zigzagger Part #161008 - $10
Box in good shape. Instruction sheet intact. States Set #2 and includes all 4 cams for patterns Scallops, Multiple Stitch, Walls of Troy and Icicle.
Individual part numbers are 161004, 161005, 161006, 161007.

3. Singer Ball-bearing Pinking Attachment - $30
Box is falling apart. No manual. Not really sure of the official part number. Cuts fabric well moves freely.

4. Singer Buttonholer in green plastic case #160506. - $10
Original manual. 5 buttonholer templates (picture shows 4 but the 5th was inside the buttonholer) to make straight buttonholes 5/16, 5/8, 13/16, 1-1/16 and keyhole buttonholes 1-1/16 for suits and coats. Also includes feed cover plate and screw.

5. Singer Blind Stitch Attachment #160742 for slant-shank machines. $55
Box in good shape. No instruction sheet. From what I remember, these slant-shank ones are hard to come by. If I'm way off-base, please let me know.

6. Singer Blind Stitch Attachment #160616 for straight-shank machines. - $10
And I found another one hidden in a drawer. Box in good shape.

7. 4 Green cardboard Singer Attachment Boxes - $10 each
2 have the numbers 160809 on the outside
1 has E15000 on the bottom
1 has 3273 on the bottom. This box has a few attachments with gun metal parts.
All are for straight shank machines.

8. Singer Hand Operated Ball Bearing Pinking Machine #121379 - $55
Box in fair shape. Paint looks bright and brand new except on base where the clamp was apparently used and scraped it off. Chrome is shiny bright. GREAT condition!

9. Box of miscellaneous sewing machine parts - $50
I have parts from 3 different machines. The machines were rusted beyond belief and frozen up. I salvaged anything that was of use off them. The machines originally were a Model 19, a Model 27, and a Model 28. I have handwheels, face plates, needle plates, screws, etc. I also have 5 additional shuttles (2 of which are somewhat rusty) and 12 bobbins.

10. Miscellaneous parts for a Singer Fiddlebed - $100
I have 2 spare boat shuttles, 2 Boye needle cases with 4 needles each (size 23), 4 bobbins, and a needle plate.

11. Griest Attachment Box - $8
Metal box with attachments. Decals on the top of the box are gone but I think it used to say The Free.

12. Griest Rotary Buttonholer - $10
Box and original instruction book in great shape. Comes with 6 templates: Straight - 3/8, 1/2, 13/16, 15/16, keyed - 5/8, 1 1/16

13. Singer Buttonhole Attachment #121795 - $10
Looks a bit older to me than the one in the green plastic case. It does not use the templates. Includes a copy of the instructions, not original.

The Sewing Machines

Sewing machines are for pick-up (I'm in Lansing, MI) or Pony Express. If the timing is right we are headed to AZ in 3 weeks and will be driving down. If you're somewhere along the route we can work out a delivery.

1880 Singer Fiddlebed with Mother of Pearl inlay Treadle $600 OBO
She's really pretty. Some of the decals are gone, but there's still enough left to make an impression. I haven't sewed with her for awhile, but I actually made some TOBE blocks with her a few (OK, maybe more than a few) years ago. Treadle table is in nice shape. She includes 2 spare rubber tires for the bobbin winder, 2 attachment feet (no, not a clue what they do), 3 bobbins, a few misc pieces, and the shuttle boat. Serial # is 4321871 385871

Singer Centennial Model 66 in plain 4-drawer cabinet - $125
Cabinet in nice shape. Center drawer can be a bit fussy to get in/out. There are some light scratches on the machine I suspect she used a rag around the top of the machine for sewing pins. Decals in good shape. The machine was saved from certain destruction, she had a non-functional motor. I cleaned her up and oiled her and she's been very happy in the treadle base ever since. Sews a nice stitch. She comes with a standard green cardboard box of attachments. As a special bonus I'm also adding in a real original Singer 66 manual.
Serial # AK327704

Singer Model 15 in a fancy 6-drawer treadle stand - $175
I will be honest the cabinet needs some work. Someone started to re-finish the drawers on the right side, and the center drawer needs a bit of TLC. But she has the potential to be a beauty! The center drawer has one screw and a bunch of small nails in it holding it together. Over the years I have found 2 other drawers that were possibilities to use to fix it up, so Ill include those also. The machine comes with the standard green cardboard box of attachments.
Serial # G5895058

Quilters Newsletter Magazine - $1 each, take them all for $25
Issues #103, 106, 134, 143, 146, 148, 149, 151 167, 190, 231, 232, 233, 241, 250. Span from June 1978 through March 1993. 30 issues.

Contact Barbara Logan barbaramlogan@gmail.com

Wanted

A pair of Singer treadle cabinet machine drop down hinges, or rods for the square top type of hinges - may be European. They have the part number "simanco 124462" on one side and "simanco 124463" on the other. I don't think that they are easy to find and you can see what I mean in the three pictures at the bottom of the page of this link.
https://picasaweb.google.com/103793523804635444715/SewingMachines?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCJK19-WkhtenDg&feat=directlink
Any information as to the whereabouts of these elusive little bits also much appreciated!
Jordan jwtaylor.south@gmail.com
New Zealand

WANTED

Singer model 24 throat plate and possibly feed dogs.
Please contact me at marigold1m@aol.com
Peggy Ryan
Owosso MI
THANKS

I am looking for a beige Singer 301. Or 301a. Regular or Long bed.. Or a tan one. Or Mocha, or even black, please...

Phyllis K. Day
Brunswick, GA
phyllisday@earthlink.net

I am looking for a Singer 411G

.... or a 500 series that can be set up as a treadle.
You can email me at PNFKWFL@yahoo.com.
Thank you in advance.
Scott Harrington

I'm looking for an American #1

...hopefully a treadle;
I'm in SW WA state.

Thanks so much
Pam Doyle (Hilltophomesteader)
doylesville@wildblue.net

For Sale - WW9 treadle head

$10.
Nice shape and one of the older one models with the separate bobbin case. Comes with a bobbin and 3 Boye 18 needles.
I am located in Michigan. I would ship if reimbursed for shipping and materials.
I no longer have a treadle that this machine would fit in. Can send a picture.

Patience Miller, patience.miller@gmail.com

Wanted

Skeleton Key for 1890 dome cover wooden sewing machine case.
Machine inside is a fiddle bed hand crank with mother of pearl inlay. I want to preserve case but can't open it without a key.

Karen
cardillokl@comcast.net

I am looking for

a treadle cabinet for a White free rotary.
I'm in SC and could pick up within an hour or two.

Ginger Bailes
gingerb@comporium.net

For Sale

Set of attachments for American 7
$25.00 plus shipping
Peggy McBride
jlmpam@netins.net

WANTED

1. Boye Needles & Shuttles in wooden tubes
2. Lots of miscellaneous shuttles

FOR SALE
Boye round metal Commodity Cases in various conditions $30-$100

SEW HAPPY,
Bill in VA
bgrewe22@aol.com

Hand Crank Bases For Sale

Full size ($30) and 3/4 size ($25), also Spartan size ($20- no tool compartment on the end under the crank), photos in my Webshots link below

They are unfinished and come in a variety of woods; fir, cypress, pine, oak and cedar.
Shipping to be added to the prices.

Also spool pin cosies, see the link

Lindalu
Webshots link http://community.webshots.com/user/Lindalu1115

FOR SALE:

Davis Vertical Feed treadle, NVF model that takes modern needles.
Cabinet is in very good shape, could use refinishing of the inside top where the wood has been bleached a bit by the sun. Cabinet is oak, very pretty, ends are rounded with scroll-like carving, four drawers. Lots of attachments that came in the drawers, but I can't swear they are for this machine, I just don't know. Has working shuttle. Machine and irons have been cleaned, oiled, and tested, works great.
Asking $250, pickup in southwest GA or can drive a couple hours to meet you somewhere.
Please contact McKenna Linn with questions, mckenna@mckennalinn.com


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