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Here's how to thread a Pfaff 335 cylinder arm sewing machine.

http://ucansew2.blogspot.com/2012/12/threading-pfaff-335-cylinder-arm-machine.html

This Bernina 730 Record was first purchased back in 1971. A Swiss-made marvel of engineering.  Self-contained motor, free arm, embroidery stitches and all-metal construction are just a few of it...

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Elna Supermatic Cam Mechanism As I mention before in the "Dial a Stitch" post below, before the advent of built-in embroidery mechanisms, sewing machine manufacturers developed a series of d...

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Chandler has been in the sewing machine business since 1905 - I haven't been able to find much information on the company history, but I can tell you that this Chandler 850 is a Bernina 850 from ...

http://ucansew2.blogspot.com/2012/03/chandler-850-bernina-in-disguise.html

So what do you do when your wonderful sewing machine is skipping stitches? I cry a lot. Hey, it happens, grown men cry. Skipped stitches occur when the hook does not grab the needle thread.  A...

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I've often been asked about needle sizes and which thread goes with what. Below is a chart I found on a needle manufacturers site. If you want a little more explanation scroll down to my other p...

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On occasion my readers will ask me to recommend a place they can get sewing stuff. It varies a lot - some want to know where to get needles or bobbin cases and others want to know where to get bi...

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This model was the next to the last version of the "Dial-A-Stitch" machines from Pfaff. They streamlined the design by getting rid of the cumbersome stitch width dial. They combined the left-ri...

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Swiss-made Bernina sewing machines are the smoothest machines made. Engineered for reliability and precision. This Bernina 317 is an industrial machine that produces a very beautiful straight st...

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Here's another Necchi BU Mira - this one has the "Big Wheel." I modify these Necchi's so they can work even harder then normal - all steel construction allows for a tougher than nails sewing mac...

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This is one of the most popular sail-repair sewing machines you'll find. Small in size but very powerful and with a zig zag stitch. This Pfaff 130 was meticulously cleaned and polished to mi...

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Marvel of design and engineering. The Pfaff 332 is an all metal cylinder bed machine with flat bed attachment and built-in embroidery stitches, as well as straight and zig-zag. Before the ad...

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My dear friend Nina Serrano read my Blog a couple of weeks ago and sent me this beautiful original drawing she created from her childhood memories: I asked Nina to write a couple of words to...

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A few readers had asked me about thread sizes and the appropriate needle to use. I found this information on the web and post it here for your info. SIZE 33 is a lightweight thread typically u...

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For those who are interested; the video below also shows you how to thread the machine properly. I love these cobbler machines. This Adler 30-70 is the last model made by Dürkopp Adler in Ger...

http://ucansew2.blogspot.com/2012/01/adler-30-70-leather-patcher.html

Singer's often copied, walking foot sewing machine. Every industrial sewing machine manufacturer has made a version of this machine. They all have that unusual bump you see on the neck. When ...

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It's a vintage industrial Singer 107W1 zig zag sewing machine. It sews fantastic stitches and wide zigs and zags. It also came with a cool vintage wooden table and an unusually controllable clutc...

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This is a refurbished Pfaff 145 H3 walking foot machine. This Pfaff was repainted before I got it, but it was in need of extensive mechanical work. The timing was 90 or more degrees off and...

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A cobbler's machine. Anyone remember what a cobbler is? Have you ever had your shoes repaired? Don't people just buy new shoes when their old ones die? This beautiful machine was built in the...

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Necchi is a renowned Italian sewing machine manufacturer.  These are prized by many, and considered by owners the best sewing machines ever made - sorry, I wouldn't go that far. These Italian ...

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This is one of my favorite vintage Singer industrials. I enjoy setting these up with roller foot, needle plate and feed dog kit. This is my second 31K modification. The roller foot al...

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This Stradivaro sewing machine marks the beginning of Japanese domination of post WWII  manufacturing. Built-in fancy stitches, forward and reverse. Singer couldn't keep up with cheap Japane...

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You are looking at a rare, powerful, reliable Adler 87. It will easily sew through any type of fabric, straight stitch, zig-zag, and reverse. With the appropriate needle and thread combination ...

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This is a Pfaff 138 I sold here in San Francisco.  What a wonderful machine, it zig-zags and has reverse. Smooth and reliable - if you can find one in good shape don't hesitate to get it. Pri...

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