tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post2202315785803113152..comments2023-10-20T08:27:40.314-04:00Comments on male pattern boldness: Sewing Machines on Craigslist: The Good, The Bad, and the RustyPeter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-31213980436017466512021-02-18T01:10:38.481-05:002021-02-18T01:10:38.481-05:00I often check the craigslist listings under 's...I often check the craigslist listings under 'sew and I can find everything pertaining to sewing. I"ve grabbed vintage machines and more like, vintage $45 sewing chairs w/flip seat and my $27 1 week old sewing desk and oh it's a total godsend. CL has afforadable prices and in MHO is better than going to the <a href="https://lokalclassified.com/6-best-free-classifieds-ads-sites-to-sell-unwanted-items-for-cash-now/" rel="nofollow">sites like craigslist</a>. The selection is mostly vintage & some newer thing's which great!!Diananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-6554724623244168632020-04-20T19:19:20.604-04:002020-04-20T19:19:20.604-04:00If you know someone who has the Sew News Oct/Nov 2...If you know someone who has the Sew News Oct/Nov 2019 issue, there was a US organization (featured in the issue) that collects used sewing machines for women in the US and abroad to help them start businesses. Have to check if I did save the article as I recently recycled most of the issue (saving a few pages).Lela S Ontario Canadanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-35872096772268023182020-03-23T17:56:00.319-04:002020-03-23T17:56:00.319-04:00I stopped looking at CL and FB Marketplace - well,...I stopped looking at CL and FB Marketplace - well, mostly! Too many temptations (and I DO have a car, just saying.) However, I can't resist rifling through the local thrift stores just in case there is a machine that needs rescuing. As for the "Italian" machine, we might assume it is a Necchi. Or, on the other hand, it could be a Singer made in Italy like the 237. We'll never know, will we? MKBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11437925465262016305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-15670333723812649062020-02-29T01:12:05.092-05:002020-02-29T01:12:05.092-05:00I’d go for the ones you picked, and inquire about ...I’d go for the ones you picked, and inquire about the identity of that “Italian” machine. It has to be a necchi (how and why enchilada was the word I had to proofread out right there, don’t know),could it be the pink necchi of my dreams with all the cams and the dial-a-stitch card that told you how to get your decorative effect?BarbaraShowellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026317469719944260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-52115370156747906502020-02-26T08:34:14.330-05:002020-02-26T08:34:14.330-05:00That is something I didn't know. Thanks, Lisa...That is something I didn't know. Thanks, Lisanne!Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-68236437600861799062020-02-26T00:35:24.794-05:002020-02-26T00:35:24.794-05:00You know... that first Singer 301A is accessible w...You know... that first Singer 301A is accessible with a Metrocard. 6 train to Pelham Bay Park to the (Westchester) 42 bus. <br /><br />Just saying.Lisannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-64474970430797960022020-02-25T10:33:37.515-05:002020-02-25T10:33:37.515-05:00So very many machines and sewing tables (good, bad...So very many machines and sewing tables (good, bad, and truly horrible) get donated to Habitat Restore and Goodwill locations in my area that I am spoiled for choices. I know I've told y'all this before: My dear husband is so enamored by them that I've developed a code phrase to hiss at him when he tries to buy yet another one. "Nemo plus sutura machinis." (Latin for "no more sewing machines.")LinBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18201009126846898608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-22746104594050280402020-02-25T00:33:50.543-05:002020-02-25T00:33:50.543-05:00Thanks for sharing these pix and your comments. I ...Thanks for sharing these pix and your comments. I check Craigslist ads in my area (Pittsburgh) and some are absolutely laughable. I've seen treadle machines with missing drawers, warped veneer, rusted metal --listed as Very Good condition and priced $500 and up. Other machines were covered in decades of dust and grime listed at a premium price. I'm like, they CAN'T be serious.drewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16748261338750863540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-5431957432129376632020-02-24T20:54:27.490-05:002020-02-24T20:54:27.490-05:00I love those Bernini sewing machines. They're...I love those Bernini sewing machines. They're so ornate! <br /><br />Seriously, I see that all the time--maybe it's a typo? It kind of drives me nuts.<br /><br />Leigh Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17459054294111375380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-4311462316632778622020-02-24T18:56:53.825-05:002020-02-24T18:56:53.825-05:00I will be putting up most of my vintage machines f...I will be putting up most of my vintage machines for sales (over 15 of them, will be keeping certain ones), they have all been restored and come with a full set of original attachments. Most of the pricing will be around 100 dollars since they are restored, I considered donating them i don't want to leave with the salvation army, they need to go to a charity that gets these for people in africa that can start a business from home. MaximusTheWestiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08120415563200330386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-75391452537394927592020-02-24T14:51:02.912-05:002020-02-24T14:51:02.912-05:00In Australia we had an equivalent of Craiglist cal...In Australia we had an equivalent of Craiglist called Gumtree. I am always amazed at the number of people who list a machine saying they know nothing about it and give only a picture of the back of it. And the typos are indeed hilarious. I saw a listing recently for a "blind hammer", which sounds rather dangerous!Eric in Australiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16235224704241295461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-26906845921185869992020-02-24T13:02:14.991-05:002020-02-24T13:02:14.991-05:00Bought a Rocketeer for $25 about 10 years ago, pai...Bought a Rocketeer for $25 about 10 years ago, paid for it in all quarters! <br /><br />Testosteronenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-80093643256903508092020-02-24T10:51:31.061-05:002020-02-24T10:51:31.061-05:00Now I'm going to go dowwwwn the rabbit hole on...Now I'm going to go dowwwwn the rabbit hole on Craigslist! Currently have two machines with cabinets (in the garage) and one more portable from the 1950s that looks a little like a rocket or a spaceship (also in the garage). Farm auction purchases -- unless the cabinet is in perfect condition, I sometimes win them for $1.jmsx3https://www.blogger.com/profile/07149027892680345622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-60186346735609052312020-02-24T09:00:14.352-05:002020-02-24T09:00:14.352-05:00I bought my White rotary treadle on Facebook Marke...I bought my White rotary treadle on Facebook Marketplace. Another great place to look.Thin Man Sewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08820357163147529393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-24651024117221489572020-02-24T08:59:29.987-05:002020-02-24T08:59:29.987-05:00Machines from Craig's Scary List (my name!) a ...Machines from Craig's Scary List (my name!) a Black 301 with the cradle in pretty decent shape... and a Singer 600E in a nice cabinet. The Singer because I found one earlier, eBay, to have serviced & gift to a high schooler who wanted to learn to sew. I wanted the same machine so I could help her by phone when ever needed. It is a nice machine by the way. Got me interested in the Golden Touch n' Sew models. Scary? because too many wonderful things to be found & local, no shipping damage & cost. Thanks for your round up of what's in your area. (PS envious of the Pfaff 30) Nano for Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14684673774675559007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-79323104610576494842020-02-24T08:38:40.208-05:002020-02-24T08:38:40.208-05:00I bought an Eldredge 2 Spool and cabinet and Singe...I bought an Eldredge 2 Spool and cabinet and Singer 201-2 directly on CL. Also found at estate sales listed on CL - Singer 12 and treadle base, Singer 15 and Queen Anne cabinet, and a blind hemmer. It seems CL is losing ground to FB marketplace, which I have mixed feelings about. I really don't need any machines, but I still want to see what's out there and what people *think* they can get for them.JustGailhttp://justgail.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-85424560400052571072020-02-24T06:34:39.546-05:002020-02-24T06:34:39.546-05:00I always check the CL listings under "sew&quo...I always check the CL listings under "sew",this way I can see everything pertaining to sewing. I"ve gotten vintage machines and more like, vintage $30 sewing chairs w/flip seat and my $25 1 week old sewing desk that is a total godsend. CL has great prices and in MHO is better than going to the flea market. The selection is mostly vintage & some newer thing's which great!!sandragailgoudelock@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07717327959673281175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-52990938172480432702020-02-24T03:31:11.653-05:002020-02-24T03:31:11.653-05:00Thanks for your run-down, I often think the same w...Thanks for your run-down, I often think the same when I look through listings -we dont have a craigs list but do have local adverts page... as Ireland is so damp a lot of machines can be rusty and strangely enough there are people who list these thinking that people will pay over 100euro for a 'decorative/vintage' item that does not work. I have only bought 2 from advert pages and both 201s! one is in great condition for 65 but needed a service and the motor is okay and the stitch is perfect....then I wanted a table for it so spotted a table with v dusty machine for 45 (no pedal) and the machine body isnt great, but the motor is perfect so in all I think I did well (once I get motors switched!) -eimearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12953042771647853865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-73261053588016430782020-02-23T20:12:36.007-05:002020-02-23T20:12:36.007-05:00I just don't have the temperament for any more...I just don't have the temperament for any more 'new to me' machines. Saying that sounds so ...."and death is coming for meeeeee" , but I've just gotten burned on Ebay and Craigslist, so I'm bitter. Seeing your Wilcox and Gibbs did perk me up a lot though, but no. Never! Oh ...wait, is that a Kenmore 158?<br />Never say never.<br />SJ Kurtzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871599515352715171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-22406912958030455782020-02-23T20:03:31.630-05:002020-02-23T20:03:31.630-05:00I do try to control my lust for sewing machines b...I do try to control my lust for sewing machines but I would like to have a treadle, a couple of years ago we had an eight day power outage after a storm and a treadle machine would have eased the boredom - plus it would have combined sewing with leg exercises, can't be bad.<br />A Singer Slant-O-Matic would be nice.Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09471952570905566747noreply@blogger.com