I sat down and cleaned up the new machine this afternoon. It was actually quite clean already, just very dusty on the back - which means it was probably stored away for a long time. I also temporarily moved the knee pedal to the floor since my legs are too long to fit under the table. I plan to get some risers later today so the machine can sit higher. Then I'll put the pedal back to the knee position.
Then I tried it out - adjusting the tension, trying out a buttonhole, trying out a few cams. It works beautifully. It's so interesting to see cams make the same stitches that are now automatic in modern machines. I also was amazed at just how quiet this machine is. It has an engine and belt, so I expected it to sound like an industrial, but no way! I'll probably give the machine some oiling before I use it properly. Nice! Now I just have to figure out what to sew next. I have a short sleeve jacket cut out. We'll see if I get to it this weekend.
WOW, What a gem you got there. The stitches look so beautiful. You should make something on this machine . Love it
ReplyDeleteI HAVE TWO SEWING MACHINE THAT USES CAMS. THEY'RE SINGER. I USED THOSE MACHINE UNTIL 1996 WHEN MY HUSBAND BROUGHT ME A BERNINA. I MAY NOT USE THEM, BUT I CAN TELL YOU I'LL NEVER GIVE THEM AWAY. I THINK I HAVE ALL THE CAMS.
ReplyDeleteit works beautifully indeed.
ReplyDeleteMake something then :)
Love to see more
Wow am I jealous! I love old machines (especially ones that work.) The stitches look gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteHow fun. You know the industrial machines aren't that loud if you have a newer model. I guess the ones we had were just old and junky. I've used my best friends mom's machine and I don't even know it's on it's so quite. It makes me want a "new" machine too!!
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