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From: MaryW
Date: 05-20-2004, 09:13 AM (1 of 16)
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Here is an interesting question. Do you think the newest sewing machines today will be as valuable and cherished as the old antique machines are now? For some reason I don't think so. Things are changing so fast, every machine has some sort of new gadget or feature added to it. Will they hold their value like the old treadles? MaryW
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From: Sherri
Date: 05-20-2004, 09:20 AM (2 of 16)
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For one they are not as beautiful as my treadle. It has very nicr scroll work on it.
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From: paroper
Date: 05-20-2004, 09:37 AM (3 of 16)
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Absolutely not! My machine is a computer first...windows based. I know what happens to computers. My husband whines for a new computer saying that if we just buy this one he'll never need another one as long as he lives. A week after we buy it, it is old tech! These new machines will be wonderful as long as you can afford the upgrades which will come around every few months. At some point in time they will be old technology...and eventually discarded or worthless, but right now, they're hot. When you purchase computers, you have to decide at what point you can be happy with what you have. I've got a wonderful sewing computer and wonderful software. I probably won't go much further up the ladder as the programs develop.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
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From: malibucat
Date: 05-20-2004, 12:22 PM (4 of 16)
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My machine would be the one personal possession I'd grab on the way out the door in the event of a fire. If I had two extra seconds, that would be both machines. I can replace spools of thread...fabrics...and notions much MUCH easier than I can either one of my machines, computerized or not. Personally, I don't give a darn what other machines can do...I know what I can do with mine. I am much more impressed by what the PERSON can do with the machine! =^..^= Kim
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From: DorothyL
Date: 05-21-2004, 07:40 AM (5 of 16)
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About 20 years ago I bought a working treadle Singer. I used it a lot for a while, just for straight seams. It was incredibly relaxing to use but I don't use it anymore. But I still have it and will until I die and my daughter takes it. It's possible I'll keep my beloved Pfaff until I die, but I think I'd rather out live and replace it. I've tossed a Brother and two Singers in the last 20 years. Dorothy |
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From: MaryW
Date: 05-21-2004, 08:09 AM (6 of 16)
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Sherri, I have a lovely old treadle with scroll work too. It's a beauty. It doesn't work, but I love to just look at it. It has gold scrolling and lettering on the machine itself. It has engraving in the base stating the patent dates. The last one is 1893. The cabinet has very ornate woodwork on the front. The auctioneer I got it from said he had never seen one as fancy as mine. They dragged it out of a barn. 
MaryW
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From: paroper
Date: 05-21-2004, 09:46 AM (7 of 16)
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My little beauty is a 1903 Singer 28K handcrank machine. I got it for my birthday (coming up). It has near-perfect decals, original instruction sheet, several feet, and a coffin top with lock and key. Sews like a dream!
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
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From: MartySews
Date: 05-21-2004, 10:51 AM (8 of 16)
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Pam, you're the lucky one. I have a New Home machine that was made in 1919 and given to me by an elderly church member who knows that I love to sew. I also have a Vintage Kenmore (circa 1942) that I picked up at a thrift store for $12. Then I have my Pfaff 7570 and 4874 serger. DD claims ownership to her White 935, the Pfaff 1381, and PE-100 Brother embroidery machine. One of these days, I'll add a serger to her collection so she will have a complete sewing room when she goes off to college. All of these machines have special meaning and I have no plans to change any of them within the next 10 years. I do enjoy, however, going to different dealers and playing with the newest machine on the market to keep informed. It's a pleasant way to spend a rainy afternoon sometimes when I want to get out of the house for a while. All of our machines have special meaning. I think we will love our newer ones just as much as the oldies over time. They're just different and give us a lot of pleasure. Happy Stitching! Marty 
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From: Sherri
Date: 05-21-2004, 10:52 AM (9 of 16)
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The treadles then were made like a beautiful piece of furniture. Sewing machines today are made like appliances. I love my Husqvarna but it is not meant to be something that lasts through generations that people just love and treasure. My treadle is.
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User: Sherri
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From: MaryW
Date: 05-21-2004, 11:09 AM (10 of 16)
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So is mine, I wish I could find out how old it is. Do you know of any good sites for Singer treadles? I can't seem to find out a lot about the age of mine.
MaryW
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From: wghmch
Date: 05-21-2004, 10:27 PM (11 of 16)
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Mary, Try: http://www.needlebar.com/ Bill Holman |
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From: DorothyL
Date: 05-22-2004, 08:50 AM (12 of 16)
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Mine has a patent date on it (1910). That's how I dated it. It's not exact, I know, but close. Dorothy |
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From: craftyboi
Date: 05-23-2004, 06:49 AM (13 of 16)
Hey Everybody......Hi Mary.......I have a singer treadle that dates back to 1891.When i first got this machine it had been setting for years in an attic.Needless to say it didn't work.You could hardly turn the wheel by hand.It did still have the original belt on it......but that lasted all of two seconds when i tried to use it.First thing i did was soak it down with liquid wrench.I did this for two days....turning it and wiping it occasionally.This loosened it up quit a bit.Then i oiled it really good.......kept turning it.......bought a belt for it.......and voila......the best sewing machine i've ever used.I finally retired it about a year ago.....bought a long arm to do my quilting with.I used this machine for 13 years before i finally broke down and came into the 20th century.I think my other half would have preferred i stay in the last century....lol.......cause i went machine nuts.....(two computerized machines,an embroidery machine and a long arm machine).But i love all of my machines.......cause i now can do anything i want (except serg).......do i need a serger ......better not......me thinks tay would kill me......anyways Mary get it running and play with it.........it gives you a feeling that is truly marvelous.....Hugs All.........Donny
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From: MaryW
Date: 05-24-2004, 06:35 PM (14 of 16)
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Thanks Bill, I will look at that site. Hi Donny, long time, no see. MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: VCMOM
Date: 05-25-2004, 08:09 PM (15 of 16)
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I love all my machines, but I'm sure my featherweight will be the one that holds its value over the years. As much as I love my computerized Bernina 153 i'm sure in 20 years it won't be worth much. In response to one of the others comments I was evacuated from my home for the fires last October. The first thing that was put in my car was my two favorite machines and some sewing projects and supplies! If I didn't have a house I'd have to keep busy sewing anyway! Lori |
User: VCMOM
Member since: 10-31-2002 Total posts: 74 |
From: plrlegal
Date: 05-25-2004, 08:54 PM (16 of 16)
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I understand perfectly Lori. Last night we had tornado warnings and I told dh that if we had to leave I was taking my pfaff and my 2 plastic containers of fabric that are sitting here in my sewing room. He said "you gotta be kidding" and I said "you think so huh?" I wasn't kidding, I'd grab my machine, my cell phone and my dog and I'm outta here if another big tornado gets close. Those things are the scariest things I can think of. I saw the largest tornado that has ever happened on earth a few years ago and I do not want to ever see something like that again. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
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