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Selecting a vintage sewing machine |
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Why use a vintage sewing machine? |
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Types of vintage sewing machines & their capabilities |
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Straight stitch machines with NO reverse |
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Straight stitch machines WITH reverse |
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Straight & zig zag stitch machine |
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Straight & zig zag stitch, plus decorative stitches with cams |
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Domestic VS Industrial Sewing Machines |
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What you could expect to pay |
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Where to find vintage sewing machines |
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The parts of a sewing machine |
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Where to buy sewing machine parts |
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Checking the overall condition |
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Cleaning & greasing gears |
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Replacing the bobbin winder tire |
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Adjust motor belt (for machines that use belts) |
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Cleaning & protecting the outside of your machine |
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Rewire a potted motor for Singer 15--91 & 201--2 |
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Adding a motor to a Willcox and Gibbs sewing machine |
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Before you sew- 7 Steps to successful sewing |
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Benefits of using a treadle |
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Parts of a Treadle Sewing Machine |
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Installing a treadle belt |
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Care of wood treadle table |
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Zig zag with a straight-stitch machine |
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Common sewing machine issues |
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Refurbishing a vintage sewing machine |
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Restoring a vintage sewing machine |
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Timing your sewing machine |
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Threading Diagrams of some popular models |
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Willcox & Gibbs Sewing Machine |
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White Rotary Sewing Machine |
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Damascus Treadle Sewing Machine |
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New National Sewing Machine |
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Free Westinghouse Sewing Machine |
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Fabric, Needle and Thread Chart |
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How to ship a sewing machine |
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How to pack a sewing machine |
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Storing your sewing machine |
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| About the Author |
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