Ah, yes, the extra clearance and walking foot was what sold me. It was £200 so not dirt cheap, but they are not easy to get hold of at dirt cheap prices.

It’ll do medium to heavy weight (I believe it’s described as “an introductory leather machine”) so I can set up the 96k49 with the roller wheel, the 31k47 for more heavy work, and use the 31k15 as a hand crank/spares.

Base off 31k47 is prettier. Table off 96k49 is tidier, all three heads fit in the same aperture. And new servo motor and belt to go on. Sorted

Having already taken possession of a 96k49 and a 31k15 treadle (will convert to hand crank)... I've now gone and agreed to buy a 31k47, which is a walking foot machine with a 3/8 of an inch clearance - that should get stuff done...

Anyone else got one?

 

Hi @SingingSinger!

I work for a University, so I don't do the research, I just make sure they manage it properly and publish it! @WildAtlanticWay, UoB is where I work - went as a student, never left!

@Marniesews, I used to visit the Museum a lot as a child, it probably made an impression , as did the pecan brownies

@UttaRetch, I don't ride in the dark, and I'm quite fairweather!

@Lachica oh, ok!!

As soon as I a) work out how to do that and b) organise myself to do it I’m sure I can add some past quilts and a few machine pics!

Hi all,

Newbie here!

I'm from Bath but have lived in Bristol for more years than I wish to admit, and have been sewing on machines since I was about 5 (and yes, I still have them both, an Elna Lotus Zig Zag, and a Frister and Rossman 45, one from each Grandmother.)

My biggest disappointment was wanting a sewing machine for my birthday at 14 (I did O level needlework) and my Dad buying me new Toyota machine from Argos, when I was desperate for a 50s/60s green Viking or a black Singer, and had specifically requested 'ones like we have at school.' Needless to say, that Toyota got traded in as soon as I could, and I got a 1970's Viking Husqvarna 6570, then traded that in for another, a Viking Husqvarna Interlude 435, and another, which is a Viking Husqvarna Platinum 955E, with the read/write card reader and all the bits. Think that might get traded in soon! Just not using the embroidery element.

My 'thing' is quilting - well, specifically traditional American blockwork with Civil War fabrics, or some lovely vintage looking Moda yardage. I've taught a number of novices, run courses and workshops, but I'm not the most patient of people, it's very time consuming and the pay is not great! I'll stick to the day job (Research Data Management... that pays the bills )

Sewing wise, I can run up curtains, blinds, etc., I'm very average at dressmaking (fiddly), and I really want to get into some light leatherwork (clothes, motorcycle vests, rather than saddlery) and corset making.

I've got 7 other vintage Singer machines (not all of them work!) and I'm in the market for an old 96K or 31K Singer at the moment, just as soon as I work out stuff about servo motors and clutch motors!

What else... hobbies... well I have 2 children, two German Shepherds, and a full time job, so not much! Learned crocheting last year, I do a bit of powerlifting when the gyms are open, I bake cakes and bread, cook, make marmalade, and ride a motorcycle.

Looking forward to getting to see your machines and projects!

Hello @Kaliratbags  and welcome  !  I'm afraid I know nothing about vintage machines but just wanted to say hello    - there are some very expert people on here who I'm sure will be able to help you soon x

Hello, and thank you! Hoping I can get some good advice on what to get next