The ad said there were four sewing machines, two in cabinets, $10 each. The photos weren't too clear and I think only two were heads and then two closed cabinets. Upon closer inspection I saw that one was a Singer 201. No kidding. A 201. The 201. $10. I text the seller and asked if the photo of the Singer with the light in front was still for sale (it's now 4 hours after the posting start) and it still was. Got the address and took off, checking first to see if my husband wanted to eat dinner now or later. After those waffles he was willing to wait, just my good luck. The Singer was on the front step when I pulled up so I handed the woman $10 when she asked if I wanted to see the others. Of course: I thought you'd never ask! One was a Singer vibrating shuttle in very poor condition, an old White with mold spores (I already have two in good shape), and a Kenmore that was shiny black in a model 15 style. The Kenmore had my interest but the poor cabinet was painted red so was a disaster. No plug, no foot control. Hummm. But here's a lady that wanted them gone so I offered $5 and the 201 and a black Kenmore came home with me:
Singer 201-2 |
The Kenmore is a 148-273 and looked pretty good but needed a cleaning and a three slot plug. I do have one but the control is supposed to be a cabinet mounted knee control so it's a bit tricky to sew while holding the control in both hands. But she does sew and is quite handsome:
Kenmore 148-273 |
I continue to try and finish up the spray painting in the garage since the daytime temps are only mid 50's so really too cold to leave a sewing machine out in the garage to dry. I will try my best to spray paint when I get home and it's the highest temperature for the day and then bring the sewing machine indoors before bed so it can dry in a warm environment. It's getting exciting to see the Pfaff 130 turning out so well but I'm trying to beat-the-clock of impending winter. Speaking of winter and trying to get the cars back into the garage: anyone want a free cabinet? They have got to go!
2 comments:
Does the foot control to your Kenmore look like a normal one, but has a lever attached to it? If it does, have your hubby grind the rivet that holds it onto the controller off, and you are set!
Don't I wish! It's one of those square types that gets mounted via brackets that doesn't convert to a floor control. I have several like that with the 3 blade plug, all Kenmores, I think. Great idea for the other kind, though!
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