[SustainableTompkins] Help restoring old sewing machines

[Renada]

I also would need a complete beginner's class!  
   
  ;)
   
  

senecajean at aol.com wrote:
  I think it's a great idea, too. But I would need a beginners class. Not kidding. I could never seem to get the hang of theading a machine. (My father, though, was quite good?at it.?)

I can hand repair easy rips (like along seams) and sew?buttons back on but that's about it.

Jeanne??:)


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From: Renada 
To: Sustainable Tompkins County listserv 
Sent: Tue, 14 Aug 2007 11:32 am
Subject: Re: [SustainableTompkins] Help restoring old sewing machines



Hello Wendy,

I also would love to be a part of this. I have no sewing machine to donate but 
will keep my eyes and ears open for this. I don't know how to sew but am very 
very interested in learning how to make my own clothes, etc. 

I have asked people I work with if they have any sewing machines to donate 
too.

Thanks and please keep me updated on this project! :)

Renada

Katie Quinn-Jacobs wrote:
Hi Wendy,

Sent your message to a few of my fiber-lovin' friends. Although I don't 
have a machine to donate, I'd love to hear more about your group as it 
forms and takes on projects. Also, I have a non-electric contemporary 
(German made) treadle sewing machine that I bought from Lehman's a few 
months ago. It's attached to an oak cabinet, so it's not too portable, 
but if your group ever feels like coming over and checking it out...it's 
here.

Best,

Katie Q-J


Wendy Skinner wrote:
> As you may know, a group of Ithaca-area sewing enthusiasts is on a quest to 
> establish "sustainable sewing" classes and refashioning workshops in the 
> community. As part of this activity, I have put out a call for free or cheap 
> serviceable sewing machines. Rashly, I accepted three vintage Singers, 
> dating from 1910-1925, rescued from a yard sale and not at all serviceable. 
> Once I got the dirt off them, though, they revealed their beauty. For the 
> most part, the mechanical workings are remarkably solid and smooth, but the 
> wiring on the motors looks treacherous. I'm looking for books or instruction 
> sheets on how to repair these babies, or better yet, someone who might want 
> to tutor me. I don't know how practical these machines are for teaching 
> sewing, but I have heard that many 100-year-old machines are still used and 
> loved. I am certainly in love with these graceful goddesses, now posing in 
> various states of dismantlement on my dining table. I'd love to get them 
> working again. What a great example of reuse of durable goods!
>
> Meahwhile, if you have a "serviceable" sewing machine, of any age, that you 
> would like to donate to the project, let me know. Also, our group (which is 
> discussing the formation of a sustainable sewing collective) is planning a 
> fabric and needle arts rummage sale in the fall to help support the sewing 
> classes. Maybe you could be thinking about something you could donate to the 
> sale.
>
> If you'd like more info on the nascent sewing collective, efforts to 
> organize classes, or another fashion reuse contest I'm cooking up, please 
> drop me a note. And, as always, sustainability collaborators, supporters, 
> and fellow travelers are welcome!
>
> Wendy
> ws at twcny.rr.com
> 277-7611 
>
>
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