Using a Centennial Model 128 Singer Machine Review
Singer 128 should I purchase information technology?
05-19-2011, 11:41 AM
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Institute a Singer centennial 128 - request cost $75, could probably get it for less. Will be checking it out this afternoon & see condition, attachments, example, etc.
I don't need it - have newer machines, plus a Singer 201-2, and a 66 'Red Heart' treadle.
Just wondering if I should selection information technology upward anyhow. I've not used a machine with shuttle bobbin before. I tin buy bobbins reasonably on ebay.
What do you QB folks retrieve?
05-nineteen-2011, 12:00 PM
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BTW, would dearest to hear if any of you take/apply this model - is it a dependable oldie or difficult to use?
05-19-2011, 12:02 PM
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It's a great piddling auto and sews very smoothly. Information technology is iii/4 size and weighs 29 pounds. I think 1952 blackside one will make a great boat anchor when her sewing career is over. I paid $35. I really similar the shape of mine, though she is plain. Such a cute machine.
05-19-2011, 12:03 PM
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I don't know anything nigh this type of car just ever like to look at the posts so that when I got tag sale shopping/ thrift store shopping, I know what I'grand looking for! I would love to get a featherweight (sp?)
I hope that someone who knows more than than me posts with some helpful info!
05-xix-2011, 12:04 PM
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Thank you - was wondering virtually 'smoothness'. Had to laugh re: boat anchor - could say that about my 201-two as well. LOL
05-19-2011, 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Elisabethann
I don't know anything about this type of machine but ever like to look at the posts so that when I got tag sale shopping/ thrift store shopping, I know what I'm looking for! I would love to get a featherweight (sp?)
I hope that someone who knows more than me posts with some helpful info!
Yep, I was hoping for a featherweight besides - not and so lucky this time.
05-19-2011, 12:26 PM
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I have a lilliputian 1910 Singer 28K2 hand creepo car (substantially the same model) that is a skillful piecing machine. I�ve done several quilt blocks with it. I like the sound of the long bobbin machines when they stitch. The needlebar does a sort of �double dip� to make a run up, instead of just going directly up and down.
It likewise rides on our little parade buggy that I fabricated out of a mobility scooter chassis that has a �cabinet� mounted on it made out of plywood and deck railing (legs). I hide under the cabinet behind black cloth defunction to operate it. I still need to rig up a way to motorize it and so it�south operating while I�m going down the street.
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05-19-2011, 05:22 PM
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Originally Posted by ThayerRags
I have a little 1910 Singer 28K2 hand crank auto (substantially the same model) that is a good piecing machine. I�ve done several quilt blocks with it. I like the sound of the long bobbin machines when they sew. The needlebar does a sort of �double dip� to make a stitch, instead of just going directly upwards and down.
It also rides on our little parade buggy that I fabricated out of a mobility scooter chassis that has a �chiffonier� mounted on it made out of plywood and deck railing (legs). I hide under the cabinet behind black cloth curtains to operate it. I even so demand to rig up a mode to motorize information technology so information technology�due south operating while I�m going down the street.
CD in Oklahoma
Thanks for the info. Your parade buggy sounds also cute! I imagine folks will be surprised to see the sewing machine in motility without a visible operator.
05-nineteen-2011, 08:05 PM
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Then did you buy information technology? :)
I've had two 28/128 mitt cranks and I still have a 128 treadle - these are smaller versions of the 27/127 and they use the same shuttles, bobbins and needles as the full-sized motorcar.
Some people are crazy nearly quilting on their vibrating shuttle machines - I read a mail service recently from a lady who prefers to do her FMQ with her 27 over her 15. This seems inconceivable to me because I'g so insane for my 15's, but I do intend to pull out the 128 and the 27 sometime before long and give them a skilful try considering of her letter. :)
05-19-2011, 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by montanajan
Found a Singer centennial 128 - asking price $75, could probably get it for less. Will be checking it out this afternoon & see status, attachments, example, etc.
I don't need information technology - have newer machines, plus a Singer 201-two, and a 66 'Red Heart' treadle.
Merely wondering if I should pick information technology up anyway. I've not used a machine with shuttle bobbin before. I can buy bobbins reasonably on ebay.
What do you QB folks think?
Well, I went to see the machine - decided non to buy it. The sewing machine was Not a Vocalist 128 as the owner idea. . It is instead a model 66 centenial with the plainly not shiny finish. Information technology is in excellent condition, but I already have a 66 treadle, like what I have & at this fourth dimension don't want to buy another of the same model.
However, I establish an old Japanese made turquoise bluish ST Deluxe Precision Belvedere machine in a cabinet with cord & foot pedal in skillful condition for $35.00 at local Goodwill. I checked west/ DIL who is just beginning to sew (nosotros recovered burrow for her 1st projection) & I'll be picking it upwardly tomorrow for her - now I want to larn a bit about information technology - will check with Billy.
My thanks for those who commented - will post pic of new machine soon.
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