First time using a Singer.

[crosslandkelly]

I decided to make a wool blanket sleeping pad, for an up coming Daniel Boone challenge. My bones are getting too old for sleeping on just a blanket. So folded a wool blanket in half and sewed one end and 80% of the long side. For wadding, I used an old cheap Woolworths sleeping bag, and stitched it in, so it will stay put. I may sew the other end to form a pocket, to hold spare clothes etc, for a pillow.
I've only ever used an electric sewing machine before, for a few small bags and pouches, but was pleasantly surprise at how capable my wife's old Singer is. If any one knows anything about it, please let me know.
Thanks in advance,
Colin.

 

[leaky5]

I find with an electric one, I need both hands to keep the material straight. Is that an issue with hand cranking?

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[crosslandkelly]

Certainly with the wool blanket, I had to stop every few inches to straighten the material. Makes things a bit slower. I'm sure there is a technique to it.

 

[chas brookes]

Hi

looks like a Singer 128 link to manual below

http://ismacs.net/singer_sewing_machine_company/manuals/127-128.pdf

if you use the serial number on the site below you will find out how old it is

http://ismacs.net/singer_sewing_mac...er-sewing-machine-serial-number-database.html

 

[crosslandkelly]

Hi

looks like a Singer 128 link to manual below

http://ismacs.net/singer_sewing_machine_company/manuals/127-128.pdf

if you use the serial number on the site below you will find out how old it is

http://ismacs.net/singer_sewing_mac...er-sewing-machine-serial-number-database.html

Thanks for that.

 

[ESL Jake]

That looks mighty fine Colin

 

[Mesquite]

Nice work Colin, sorry to say you've started on a slippery slope for myog

 

[ozzy1977]

Nice work Colin.

 

[Zingmo]

...looks like a Singer 128

Bobbin winder position says its a 27 or 28.

Z

 

[John Fenna]

It looks like you are really going to become an old sew and sew....

 

[humdrum_hostage]

Looks very cosy Colin

 

[crosslandkelly]

Hi

looks like a Singer 128 link to manual below

http://ismacs.net/singer_sewing_machine_company/manuals/127-128.pdf

if you use the serial number on the site below you will find out how old it is

http://ismacs.net/singer_sewing_mac...er-sewing-machine-serial-number-database.html

Thanks Chas. The manual is very useful. Serial number dates it to 1894, certainly built to last.

Bobbin winder position says its a 27 or 28.

Z

Hi Zingmo. I think you may be right, the bobbin position on the 127-128 is above the hand wheel, where the one on mine is below, also the face plate on mine is polished steel, and not enameled.

 

[crosslandkelly]

Thanks for the replies all, looks like more projects, and less time.

 

[leaky5]

Thanks for the replies all, looks like more projects, and less time.

I think you now need to source some nicely aged canvas to make a bedroll with it next. That is my car boot sale challange this year, canvas hunting.