tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post4703771010510184788..comments2023-10-20T08:27:40.314-04:00Comments on male pattern boldness: For Want of a Screw...Peter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-61319803588849549392011-04-01T15:41:24.185-04:002011-04-01T15:41:24.185-04:00You are a hero, I have now got a box of weird Sing...You are a hero, I have now got a box of weird Singer feet for my machine- mainly because you made me curious.<br />Keep pushing the boundaries- it is good for girls and boys.Mercyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03593271899582570589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-66216842306498851312011-04-01T10:56:54.835-04:002011-04-01T10:56:54.835-04:00Yes, yes: that felt must go!Yes, yes: that felt must go!Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-72430376516998886312011-04-01T10:04:11.055-04:002011-04-01T10:04:11.055-04:00Oh yes! The felt in the bottom. That thing can get...Oh yes! The felt in the bottom. That thing can get very smelly. You've probaly seen it if you took the bottom plate off. I made my own replacement by tracing the old one.Kerri Lindstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640247494016707208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-20000791612153892672011-04-01T08:10:08.988-04:002011-04-01T08:10:08.988-04:00You've been quite unlucky to happen across a d...You've been quite unlucky to happen across a duff machine first time around. How much you'll love your next 221K!<br /><br />Though you've given happy feedback, you might approach the seller for a partial refund, given that it wasn't really in sewing order. I'm tempted to say 'Put the screws on him...' [ouch].<br /><br />And, yes, I agree with other commenters: sell, sell, sell that case! <br /><br />I look forward to chapter 2 - working title: The Turn of the Screw? <br /><br />OK, I'm gone...Scrapianahttp://www.scrapiana.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-76726456457460561262011-04-01T07:52:03.379-04:002011-04-01T07:52:03.379-04:00I'm considering discarding my featherweight ca...I'm considering discarding my featherweight case too, purely for space issues. Its much larger than it needs to be to hold that little machine!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-67060790702678345002011-03-31T17:05:26.959-04:002011-03-31T17:05:26.959-04:00Great effort on finding the missing screw! As far ...Great effort on finding the missing screw! As far as a musty moldy case goes, if you dont want to go to too much effort but still kill the mold spores and get rid of the smell put a few (maybe a cap) of clove oil in a spray bottle of water add a dash of dettol and spray the entire case with it leave it a few days If you want to go to the trouble of removing the stains then was it down with a mix of white vinegar and water (50/50) This is a regular mold treatment where I live (in the tropics) it really worksJulieThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04284419743769712682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-16370593803227457992011-03-31T16:45:01.505-04:002011-03-31T16:45:01.505-04:00Borax. That's what kills mold, without any to...Borax. That's what kills mold, without any toxicity. Any air toxicity I mean, don't let the dogs lick up any! Rub it directly into the case. And/or spray a strong solution on and let it dry, if the case's smooth. Then keep it outside for a week, in the sun if possible. If that doesn't do it, get rid of it. Nothing more allergenic than somebody's basement mold..Marie-Christinenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-75977820028676583072011-03-31T12:41:30.156-04:002011-03-31T12:41:30.156-04:00It sounds like more work than it actually is- espe...It sounds like more work than it actually is- especially in longhand. Time does most of the work.<br /><br />Distilled to the basic elements: A few minutes wiping out, let dry.... Set in the sun for the afternoon... put in some charcoal for a while.... done. :)Bullygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09091082305727428623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-5296748788994602242011-03-31T12:41:10.485-04:002011-03-31T12:41:10.485-04:00heheheh "marinating in sewing machine oil&quo...heheheh "marinating in sewing machine oil". I love the smell of machine oil...at least the one my mom used when I was a child.Raquel from J.C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07385569407654276890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-60085374680590365782011-03-31T11:34:05.725-04:002011-03-31T11:34:05.725-04:00If your Featherweight still smells musty without t...If your Featherweight still smells musty without the case, replace the felt in the bottom of the machine.lwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08731797783816953087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-70370913267469431672011-03-31T11:17:21.230-04:002011-03-31T11:17:21.230-04:00Great ideas people but goodness, so much work!
...Great ideas people but goodness, so much work! <br /><br />Sunni, I now have seven sewing machines and a serger. Wanna make something of it? ;)Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-77980021965334826592011-03-31T11:00:03.021-04:002011-03-31T11:00:03.021-04:00People were very willing to buy my falling apart c...People were very willing to buy my falling apart case. You could sell it and buy a new replacement case (they are nice).Kerri Lindstromhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08640247494016707208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-531879667993533402011-03-31T10:54:56.885-04:002011-03-31T10:54:56.885-04:00My husband once bought an old guitar that had a fu...My husband once bought an old guitar that had a fungus problem- the case was the WORST! But I fixed it :)<br /><br />To clear out the musty, mildew-ey smell (pick a warm day so that the wood dries quickly): <br /><br />First vacuum the interior thoroughly. If there is any fabric or felt padding, see if you can remove it- this will hold the worst of the smelly stuff. Clean this separately or re-cut padding from new felt or rubber.<br /><br />Next, dilute some chlorine bleach and wet a rag with it, wring out most of the moisture so you don't swamp the case. Wipe the case thoroughly, make a couple of passes. Use an old toothbrush or a trimmed-down paintbrush (small boar bristle variety is best) to get into the corners.<br /><br />Once the interior has been swabbed out, dry up any excess moisture and set in a shady place to dry for a day. Don't put wet wood in direct sunlight it could dry too quickly and crack. If fungus has infiltrated the wood this may need to be repeated.<br />When the wood is completely dry set the case in the sunniest spot you can find, interior exposed to the sun. Allow it to sit in the sun for the entire afternoon. UV is a great disinfectant. Alternately, you can use a UV wand for this process if you have one.<br /><br />After the case is dry and sun-bathed the smell should be significantly diminished, but perhaps not completely gone- take some activated charcoal (find it in aquarium stores) and place in a cotton sack, pin it closed but not tightly. Close up the charcoal in the case and allow it to absorb the remaining smells. I'd leave it in for about a week.<br /><br />Replace any padding and you are back in business, my friend! Enjoy your new machine!Bullygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09091082305727428623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-12646467199958006282011-03-31T10:46:07.741-04:002011-03-31T10:46:07.741-04:00Peter - how many machines will this make now? I...Peter - how many machines will this make now? I'm only up to three, two aren't in use and one doesn't even work. <br /><br />My vote for the case - stuff the case with newspaper and wrap it in newspaper and allow it to sit for about a week. It might help with the odor. Newspaper naturally absorbs odor so, go buy a New York Times and put it to good use! <br /><br />xoxo,<br />SunniSunnihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16380215145775412897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-81637191702786136982011-03-31T09:25:05.441-04:002011-03-31T09:25:05.441-04:00Now you tell me -- I just stripped ALL THE PAINT o...Now you tell me -- I just stripped ALL THE PAINT off my Featherweight!!!Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-57852431548478042692011-03-31T08:54:00.049-04:002011-03-31T08:54:00.049-04:00Okay, one more time. Take the black covering off ...Okay, one more time. Take the black covering off the case. I need to go back to bed.Suit Yourself Couturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13384057721845676676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-48873456626718520162011-03-31T08:52:32.723-04:002011-03-31T08:52:32.723-04:00Sorry, my brain is missing. I am trying to say ta...Sorry, my brain is missing. I am trying to say take the black covering off the machine.Suit Yourself Couturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13384057721845676676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-15629700504012323012011-03-31T08:47:56.971-04:002011-03-31T08:47:56.971-04:00Somebody told me this or I read it somewhere, so t...Somebody told me this or I read it somewhere, so take that for what it is worth; i.e. not much. If you don't care about the case anyway, nothing will be lost. Evidently, those cases are made out of oak. I'm afraid to do this on my own case on the probable chance that it is not true. Let the world of Featherweight owners know the truth.Suit Yourself Couturehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13384057721845676676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-80490967510103214362011-03-31T08:44:39.351-04:002011-03-31T08:44:39.351-04:00Maybe I WILL sell that case. Great idea, Debbie! ...Maybe I WILL sell that case. Great idea, Debbie! Jeff, I could sense from the seller's history and other items for sale that this was not a sewing machine person. I don't feel mislead or think the person was ill-intentioned. It's "caveat emptor" on eBay and I do think I will end up with a very fine machine at a decent price.Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-13486806866546231592011-03-31T08:40:00.775-04:002011-03-31T08:40:00.775-04:00If you want to go to the trouble, you could contac...If you want to go to the trouble, you could contact the seller and tell them that the machine is missing a part that keeps it from sewing. They'll probably ignore you but you can then tell us who the seller was and we can avoid them, or at least, be wary. Sort of a Lappin's List.Jeff in VAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13976222182651012232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-18258133363117245032011-03-31T08:21:55.368-04:002011-03-31T08:21:55.368-04:00If you're up to it, clean up the case a bit an...If you're up to it, clean up the case a bit and sell it on ebay. They're desired items (stink and all) and usually bring a nice price.<br /><br />Cathy's new dress is coming along. The colors look great on you, so I imagine they'll look great on her too.Debbie Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03601675304884019607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-69706592455193173482011-03-31T07:18:37.424-04:002011-03-31T07:18:37.424-04:00I do love that dress/ outfit you are making - so m...I do love that dress/ outfit you are making - so much more Cathy than that frou frou concoction that almost was. Can't wait to see it all finished!Nathaliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11570545194570856281noreply@blogger.com