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From: PinkPeanutButte
Date: 03-08-2006, 04:29 PM (1 of 15)
Hello I am new here. I just bought this vintage machine but I have no idea what company it is...The sieral is J A19. Here is a picture of it: Any information will be GREATLY appreciated! THANK YOU!! |
User: PinkPeanutButte
Member since: 03-08-2006 Total posts: 4 |
From: MotherInLaw
Date: 03-08-2006, 09:46 PM (2 of 15)
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Wow peanut, that looks like an old machine in really good condition. How does it sew? Looks like it has a lot of bells and whistles to be an older machine. Let us know what it is if you find out. Welcome to SWN I'm regressing back into my youth, I just have to figure out how I'm going to convience my body to come along with me.
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User: MotherInLaw
Member since: 06-25-2005 Total posts: 1118 
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From: Kylnne2
Date: 03-08-2006, 09:59 PM (3 of 15)
| Is J A19 the serial number as you posted or is it the model number? Janome had some JA models. If not Janome then possibly the J stands for Jaquar or an older Japanese made where so many of the brands shared the same exact models. |
User: Kylnne2
Member since: 07-10-2004 Total posts: 629 |
From: Tom Land
Date: 03-08-2006, 11:03 PM (4 of 15)
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The machine is a generic Japanese model. Notice that the name is held on by two screws. It could have been sold with any one of dozens of names.
Have fun or don't do it, Tom
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User: Tom Land
Member since: 09-21-2005 Total posts: 514 |
From: MotherInLaw
Date: 03-08-2006, 11:18 PM (5 of 15)
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Tom how old would you say that machine is?
I'm regressing back into my youth, I just have to figure out how I'm going to convience my body to come along with me.
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User: MotherInLaw
Member since: 06-25-2005 Total posts: 1118
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From: Chrysantha
Date: 03-08-2006, 11:33 PM (6 of 15)
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Looks like an 'old' New Home to me...(my mother had one...was like sewing with a lead brick...) New Home is now Janome (for the most part).
Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
Member since: 09-06-2002 Total posts: 2414 
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From: wghmch
Date: 03-09-2006, 12:13 AM (7 of 15)
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JA#s on Japanese sewing machines identified the factory in which they were made. However, the people who knew what these #s indicated were very secretive about them, and the only public information is from lists that have been compiled by observation of JA#s on machines whose source is already known. When I was in business, I tried for years to compile such a list, but saw no reason to keep it when I retired. Recently, some of the members of the Yahoo Vintage Japanese Sewing Machine Group http://groups.yahoo.com/group/vintagejapansewingmachines/ have tried to put together such a list, and the machines that they have identified is in the Group Files. JA-19 is indicated to be a Calanda. You could Google Calanda and possibly piece together something about the company, but what is common knowledge is that they later formed a joint venture with Pfaff and produced some machines in Germany as well. Bill Holman |
User: wghmch
Member since: 03-04-2003 Total posts: 249 |
From: Chrysantha
Date: 03-09-2006, 12:42 AM (8 of 15)
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That's why I couldn't find the thing no matter how hard I tried...it's a secret. I guess they made a lot of machines in that yucky green color....(musta been left over tank paint mixed with white...  )(like Operation Pettycoat...the pink submarine movie...use the leftover paint...) 
Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
Member since: 09-06-2002 Total posts: 2414
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From: Clarkia
Date: 03-09-2006, 06:48 AM (9 of 15)
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That could still be a very good machine for you, even if it is not one of the newer ones. What is its' history? Like, has it been in someone's home, and used, or out in a garage somewhere. From the photo, it appears to have been well cared for, and hopefully it has had a going over by a good sewing machine technician to clean and oil it, and check the wiring and the belt. A flat bed machine like that is nice for quilting and garment construction, because you can spread your fabric out on it and even pull it over to a table and have lots of room to support your quilt or drapes or larger pieces like that. The free arm is nice, if you have one, especially for cuffs and mending knees of jeans, but there are workarounds. Many of those stitches can be lengthened a bit and substitute quite well for stretch stitches. That is a wonderful array of beautiful stitches on that machine. One thing about machines like that is they are often fairly heavy, so they do not shake around when you sew fast. And you will enjoy the cabinet. Good luck, and let us know how it works out for you! Kay
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User: Clarkia
Member since: 05-05-2003 Total posts: 23 |
From: luv2sew
Date: 03-09-2006, 11:21 AM (10 of 15)
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I have a JC which was built by Brother. You might look on the bottom of the machine to see if the name is in the metal base. Same yucky green (haha) but I love my machine anyway. Have been sewing on it since '64 without any problems and would not part with it. I hope yours will work the same for you. Enjoy!!
Luv2sew
An act of kindness is never wasted!! |
User: luv2sew
Member since: 05-21-2004 Total posts: 174 
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From: PinkPeanutButte
Date: 03-10-2006, 08:46 PM (11 of 15)
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Wow! Thank you all for the welcome. You all are good at this! I am still new to all this! The reason I was trying to find out the brand was because the bobbin case was missing but I had another older sewing machine in my garage and took the bobbin case from that one and put it in this one. I found this machine at Goodwill for $25. It came with a desk, the guide, and a box of replacement/extra tools. I guess whoever owned it before sure took a good care of it. No wonder they did, because the original price was stamped on the guide, it was sold for $333.00 !?!? That seems like a lot of money for the time (whenever it was sold.) I still need to get it looked at by a technician to clean it up. Thank you all!!!! |
User: PinkPeanutButte
Member since: 03-08-2006 Total posts: 4 |
From: Gabby
Date: 04-05-2006, 03:57 AM (12 of 15)
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Hi M-I-L Been some time since I was on. You may not remember me but I grew up in Chalmette. I see you are living in Kentwood now. My Mom is living w/me in Shreveport. My sisters and nieces all have moved to Mandeville. Lost everything too. My son lives in Slidell and thank the Lord he did not get water, just roof damage. We all went to his home for Christmas dinner. Just wanted to say "hello" and God bless. Gabby |
User: Gabby
Member since: 07-27-2004 Total posts: 13 
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From: MotherInLaw
Date: 04-05-2006, 11:43 AM (13 of 15)
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My memory is bad and it's not because of Katrina. I do remember you but where did you live in Chalmette? I was lucky I didn't get but 14 inches of water in my house because it was 3 feet off the ground but I did lose all my furniture it was stinky with mold and water stains. Yuck! I left it all. I took my fabric that was sealed in plastic containers and I took all my counter top appliances, stand mixer, food processor and things like that. Dishes and pot and pans that could be cleaned with hot water and soap I saved. We went to Bastop, north of Monroe for the first two months but now we are in Kentwood and I love it. Private message me and I'll give you my email address so you can write me there. Good hearing from you. Hugs susie
I'm regressing back into my youth, I just have to figure out how I'm going to convience my body to come along with me.
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User: MotherInLaw
Member since: 06-25-2005 Total posts: 1118
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From: cjzimm
Date: 04-06-2006, 12:47 PM (14 of 15)
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Hello I am new here. I just bought this vintage machine but I have no idea what company it is...The sieral is J A19. Here is a picture of it: Any information will be GREATLY appreciated! THANK YOU!! It looks very much like my Dressmaker find at the GoodWill. Can anyone tell us more about Dressmakers? My technician doesn't like them but was all smiles when I went back out to the van and brought in a green Elna supermatic to work on. czimm |
User: cjzimm
Member since: 09-13-2005 Total posts: 9 |
From: Gabby
Date: 04-07-2006, 08:05 AM (15 of 15)
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I still don't have the hang of this board. I don't know how to Private message you...lol I use to live in Chalmette around Old Hickory. Got married years and years back (lol) been living in Bossier City for 25 yrs. and love it up here. Can you private message me??? |
User: Gabby
Member since: 07-27-2004 Total posts: 13
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