jmcclannan Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 I just "inherited" a New Home machine and I looked up the serial number. It was made in 1897! It is in a cabinet that will be beautiful when I refinish it, but the machine is going to need some work. There is no treadle. Does anyone know anything about these machines? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 Julie - I'm not sure he'd know about your particular machine, but then again, sometimes I think he knows everything. There is a fellow who specializes in Singer Featherweights, but is involved with all sorts of machine history. He's in England and his name is Graham Forsdyke. If you google him, you'll no doubt find a way to contact him. Very knowledgeable fellow who has helped me with my Willcox and Gibbs also. Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 don't know anything about this machine...but you are a fortunate. i have an antique singer (1909) and want to get it working too. can you upload a picture of your new treasure? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betsy Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 Try a google search to see if you can find some information about your machine. I have an old Singer treadle machine I picked up for $65 at an antique shop in Pennsylvania and it works like a charm. Great for hemming jeans. And yes....Graham Forsdyke is extremely knowledgeable. I bought a Featherweight from him about 10 years ago and I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcclannan Posted June 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 Here are some picutres. The treadle is missing but it has obviously been well-loved and well-used. There is still thread in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 wow...and a coffin top to boot! do you have the shuttle bobbins too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcclannan Posted June 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 There is one shuttle bobbin in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda G. Craig Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 Oh, that is so amazing! You lucky girl! I've never seen a cabinet like that with the cover for the machine -- very cool! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcclannan Posted June 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 Thanks for Graham Forsdyke's name. I have sent him an email. I would love to get this treasure in running condition again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 Oh wow! That is a beauty. I hope you get it working too. Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 That is a real treasure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Busy Quilting Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 That looks like it could be a hand crank machine. Hence the no treadle. Lyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcclannan Posted June 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 Well, I looked it up and found a picture of this model and it definitely is a treadle. You can see where the ironwork broke that connected the treadle to the belt mechanism. It looks like it could be a challenge finding parts for it but I'm up for it.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njquiltergirl Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 Hi. Neat machine. New Home is the earlier name for the Janome brand...or so I was told! Enjoy it. Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nora123 Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 I had this same machine years ago. It has a shuttle bobbin and is not a very acurate stitch maker even when it is restored. The cabinet is beautiful. There used to be a place here that had a lot of old sewing machine parts. It is no longer here. Nora Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheri Butler Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 BEAUTIFUL treasure jewels! The cabinet is in mint condition! You lucky girl you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CWBowser Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 That cabinet is beautiful. You are very lucky to have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 Lucky you. You should be able to get this up and sewing very easily. These old machines just sew and sew and sew.....Mercedes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandraG Posted June 4, 2010 Report Share Posted June 4, 2010 A beauty and it is fixable!! Sandra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted June 5, 2010 Report Share Posted June 5, 2010 If anyone wants info on older and antique machines, a good spot to start and get lots of info on many machines.. have the serial number handy and go to the following URL.. They don't have EVERY machine or make, but they have lots of them. http://www.ismacs.net/home.html Rtar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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