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Just Wondering........

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Posted by Sew-Classic at Tuesday, February 23. 2010 | View Comments (8) | Add Comment

How to Choose a Sewing Machine Needle

Most home sewing machines (about 99% of them) use the same class of needles. Within that class, there is a staggering array of sizes, and types to suit a wide variety of applications. The whole process of picking the right needle is often misunderstood and many people get quite confused, but I found a really great resource to help clear things up. - AND IT'S FREE!!! (click on entry to get the link) ... << MORE >>
Posted by Sew-Classic at Monday, February 15. 2010 | View Comments (3) | Add Comment

How to Replace and Adjust a Sewing Machine Belt

This tutorial applies to most external motor, belt driven sewing machines. It contains loads of PHOTOS along with easy to understand, step by step instructions! Check it out!.... ... << MORE >>
Posted by Sew-Classic at Friday, February 12. 2010 | View Comments (1) | Add Comment

Bernina 117K...working on the review- a teaser

IT'S NOT A SINGER!!
Yep, I'm going to be doing an indepth
Review of this very special BERNINA 117K
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Posted by Sew-Classic at Saturday, February 06. 2010 | View Comments (5) | Add Comment

Singer 237 Fashion Mate Sewing Machine Reveiw

The Singer 237 was a basic, zigzag, flat bed sewing machine that Singer sold in the later part of the 1960's. Despite it's humble beginnings, this machine is definitely worth considering as a decent, vintage machine. It makes a stunning satin stitch.

Let's start with the statistics and features:

  • Cast iron head with some plastic panels
  • Weighs about 32 pounds
  • Side loading, class 15 bobbin (bobbin case position finger at the 1 o'clock position)
  • Uses standard, 15x1, household ...PHOTOS!!
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Posted by Sew-Classic at Tuesday, February 02. 2010 | View Comments (16) | Add Comment

Stop By and Take a Look Around! NOW FEATURING SECURE CONNECTION!

UPDATE 02/10/2010: The Sew-Classic Parts & Supplies Shop now features a SSL certificate and a secure connection!  You can submit your shipping information and complete order via a safe, secure connection!  You can pay via any major credit card through Paypal- no Paypal account required, or you can print your order and make payment with your check or money order.
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Well, I've been working away at getting the Sew-Classic on-line shop stocked and ready to roll.  Although I still have items to add, there are currently 73 products listed. ... << MORE >>
Posted by Sew-Classic at Friday, January 29. 2010 | Add Comment

Seam Finishes Using a Straight Stitch Sewing Machine

I hear it all the time, "You can't finish your seams without a zigzag stitch" or "I have to have  zigzag stitch to finish seams". Although you can use a zigzag stitch to prevent a seam from raveling, it's far from the only good option. I'm pretty sure that many articles of clothing were made and worn long before home sewing machines were sold with a zigzag stitch, and I'm pretty sure that these clothes didn't routinely fall apart in the wash.

I was perusing one of my vintage sewing publications, ... << MORE >>
Posted by Sew-Classic at Wednesday, January 27. 2010 | View Comments (3) | Add Comment

Wiring a New Electronic Controller for a Vintage Sewing Machine.

First, let me clear up a few myths about electronic controllers. They do NOT increase the piercing power of the machine in any way, shape or form. All that they due is control the amount of power
(electricity) going to the motor. More power = more speed, less power = slower speed, and no power = stopped.

So, why would someone want an electronic controller? Because they don't produce heat as they regulate the electrical flow to the motor.If you have a habit of never completely removing your
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Posted by Sew-Classic at Wednesday, January 13. 2010 | View Comments (10) | Add Comment

Darning & Embroidery Attachment 161162 or 161161? for Singer Class 401 Machine

I recently wrote about a vintage, Singer low shank darning and embroidery attachment that I found. I thought that it was broken, but it certainly was NOT!

Anyhow, I found it's cousin. It's basically the exact same vintage attachment, except it 's for a slant shank machine. This one even had it's orignal box and booklet!..<< MORE >>
Posted by Sew-Classic at Tuesday, January 05. 2010 | View Comments (3) | Add Comment

$92 Buttonhole Attachment & the Senator's Mom

A while back, I picked up a Singer 500 (that coveted "rocketeer styling!) that belonged to US Senator (and former Ohio Governor) George Voinovich's mother.I'm positive that this provenance is nothing more than a fun tidbit, and doesn't make the machine more valuable in any way, but I get a kick out of it.Her name is right there on a receipt from 1970 for a buttonhole attachment that was tucked in with the extras that came with the machine.

I ran across this forgotten receipt while I was going through my stash of slant accessories, ... << MORE >>
Posted by Sew-Classic at Thursday, December 31. 2009 | View Comments (5) | Add Comment
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