Sew-Classic Blog: Recent Comments

Comment on Singer 401, 401A, 403 & 403A, & 404 Sewing Machine Review

Emily Allen — Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:01:37 GMT

Have both a 401A and a 501. I know they are basically the same, but I would like your opinion as to which might be better.

Comment on A Few of my Favorite things.......

Patty Ojeda — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:52:47 GMT

Scissors on fabric and needles with thread, bright silver thimbles on nimble middle fingers, working that magic known to all quilters out there...

That is as far as this little brain will come up with! LOL!

Comment on Classic Singer 301 301A Vintage Sewing Machine Review

Richard — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 17:57:59 GMT

There is an adapter for singers on bonanzle at:http://www.bonanzle.com/booths/sousewandsew/items/Singer_Foot_Pedal_Knee_Adapter

Comment on Just Wondering........

Sew-Classic — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:36:46 GMT

I don't think that a similar light fixture is still made for the 117. According to another comment on my blog, your machine came with the light, why do you need to replace it?

You could always mount a light to the back side of the machine. Those lights I have in stock.

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

Sew-Classic — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:18:39 GMT

Hi Page,

Your cabinet sounds WAY cool! contact me privately, I scanned the manual and would be happy to share the PDF.

Yes, I will be selling this machine. Probably listing it on eBay since I don't really have a great idea what to ask for it. I plan on doing my usual $9.99 opening bid with no reserve and letting the open market decide what it should sell for.

Comment on Classic Singer 301 301A Vintage Sewing Machine Review

Sew-Classic — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:15:08 GMT

Honestly, I can't give an informed opinon about this machine you are considering on ebay, becasue I haven't seen it in person or in a photo. I can say that it is possible for the discoloration to just be crud, but I can't rule anything out 100%. If the ebay purchase doesn't pan out, I do hae a couple of mocha short bed 301's here. If interested, contact me directly.

Comment on It's Sew Shiny! - Does It Work??

Page — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:48:56 GMT

I like it with just the one side where it is reflected the "right" way in the surface of the extended bed. Beautiful! ~Page

Comment on Just Wondering........

Page — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:29:26 GMT

HI-larious! He is so darn cute. My little guy was SO chubby at that age. I stuffed him with breast milk b/c he was born with pneumonia and almost lost him.

I'm waiting with BATED breath for your 117K review! Do you think you can find a replacement light for the front light like the one on your 117K?

Your blog is better than ever. Thanks!

Comment on Classic Singer 301 301A Vintage Sewing Machine Review

Cissy — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:04:04 GMT

Jenny, thanks so much for your wonderful blog. It's been an amazing resource while I've been hunting for my first vintage machine.

So, I've been looking at getting a 301, 401, or 500. I recently found a 301 in my price range on eBay, but there's some reddish discoloration on the paint, mostly by the thread take-up. I was wondering if this is likely to be something "serious", an indication that the paint is iffy, or something else entirely. If you have any ideas what this is, I'd greatly appreciate your input. Thanks so much!

Comment on Singer 237 Fashion Mate Sewing Machine Reveiw

Jonathan — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:05:28 GMT

Jenny,
EXCELLENT review - your photos are beautiful!!!
The Singer 237 was my first sewing machine and I love it.