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From: warwomandesigns
Date: 09-01-2005, 08:54 PM (1 of 4)
Well it has come the time to bite the bullett & buy a new machine! YIKES  I have only been in this site a few days & learned alot. I have a 1950ishs Husqavarna Automatic 21 that I can no longer keep the lower tension set rt. Loved this Old work Horse & have sewed everything from Canvas Tents to silk gowns on this o girl. 2 weeks afo I burnt the motor of the old Turquoise & Cream New Home. Which I am having motor replaced and will be using as a second machine. I was thinking of going Commercial, portable but the Sew Rites have caught my eye, have seen their site, but my biggest concern is finding someone in my area that will fix or repair when & If I need it to be serviced. But last weekend a friend came over with a pile of torn Canvas on his Marquee, brought out his older Brother & I sewed thru 4 layers of 13oz canvas & added a 3/4oz piece of leather for the grommet on top of it all. Brothers are impressing me. I am limited to $1,000.00 to invest and have gone cross eyed on site after site of used & new machines  . Is there someplace like a consumers report on sewing machines out here in the cyber world.I do alot of the old tyme Corsets, Tapestry Victorian Gowns as well as Silk & Muslin style under pinnings. Stichin in Time Warwoman |
User: warwomandesigns
Member since: 09-01-2005 Total posts: 5 |
From: beachgirl
Date: 09-01-2005, 10:41 PM (2 of 4)
| Consumers report Mag. has info on most everything. Haven't looked at one in ages but they should be on the internet also. Might try asking them . Just an idea. |
User: beachgirl
Member since: 08-31-2004 Total posts: 615 
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From: Sancin
Date: 09-01-2005, 10:46 PM (3 of 4)
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Warwomandesigns Re: repairing machines. I happen to have my third Elna - 6003- which I have to sew with as I can't afford a newer or different one. It is not bad but has few features I don't care for. I don't care for the Elna dealer and repair person here in my town but found an excellent man who repairs all kinds of sewing machines. Finding him was sort of like it was in the 50's and 60's finding a garage that could make anything run. There are still a few around like him (often in apparent disorder!) so ask around and go and ask questions. PatternReview.com has a discussion form on different types of machines - easy to join and ask questions. *~*~*~* Nancy*~*~*~* " I try to take one day at a time - but sometimes several days attack me at once."
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User: Sancin
Member since: 02-13-2005 Total posts: 895 
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From: wghmch
Date: 09-06-2005, 12:14 AM (4 of 4)
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"I have a 1950ishs Husqavarna Automatic 21 that I can no longer keep the lower tension set rt." This should take a competent technician about 5 minutes to fix. If this is your only problem, there is absolutely nothing that could be serious about it. If you get a new "plastic wonder," oil the 21 up well and put it away so it will be available when the new one gives up. Bill Holman |
User: wghmch
Member since: 03-04-2003 Total posts: 249 |
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