Do you want a cabinet sewing machine? I'm giving away an electrified New Home Machine, plus a box full of bizarre attachments (really, they look like something out of Dead Ringers, a movie I wish I could un-watch).
Catch? What catch? Okay -- here's the catch. You have to be able to pick it up, IN CHICAGO, *this weekend*. Sunday, to be specific. We're moving and we gotta get this out the door.
I have no idea whether it works, but I can give you the address of a great sewing-machine tuneup and repair guy who is about ten blocks away.
Here are a few more pics:
Email me if you'd like to set up a time to come pick it up on Sunday. (It would probably fit in the back seat of a reasonably-sized sedan, without too much trouble.)
Oh, Erin, its gorgeous! If I lived anywhere near you, Id be there to pick it up! Im sure someone will provide a loving home for it.
Posted by: Shannie | 07/10/2009 at 11:48 AM
Wow, what a classic! Hope someone can get some good use from this machine.
Posted by: Packrat | 07/10/2009 at 12:03 PM
Erin, If you dont have luck here, sign up with Freecycle.org That is how I give away all my extra stuff.
Posted by: ISS Man 71 | 07/10/2009 at 02:06 PM
Erin,Oh, boy, am I with you on Dead Ringers. Eeeek! Just thinking about it creeps me out.
Posted by: Lisa Simeone | 07/10/2009 at 05:15 PM
Im gonna cry since it live in TENNESSEE and cant get anywhere NEAR it!
Posted by: sewducky | 07/11/2009 at 03:03 AM
dead ringers is so freaking creepy!
Posted by: Theresa | 07/11/2009 at 03:42 PM
Oh, that is completely lovely! I want to put it in my imaginary perfect retro/boho/feminine/chic flat! Unfotunately I am yet to realise said flat in reality, and also in the UK and therefore very much unable to pick it up.Hope all goes well with the move Erin!
Posted by: emilyjayne | 07/12/2009 at 02:40 PM
Very pretty, too bad it takes shuttle bobbins. Theyre somewhat rare now; Id bet it takes obsolete needles as well.
Posted by: linaria | 07/13/2009 at 09:11 AM
That is exactly the type of machine--right down to the cabinet--that I learned to sew on.
Posted by: chrissoup | 07/15/2009 at 05:29 PM
Erin, how did the story develop? Did the machine find a new home? Did you regain the space?
Posted by: Jo | 07/15/2009 at 07:34 PM
That machine looks fantastic for its age. If I lived remotely close to you Id have been there in a heartbeat.
Posted by: magnets | 07/17/2009 at 10:27 AM
Patti came and picked it up, and is planning to convert it back to a treadle machine and refinish the cabinet!So a very happy ending, I think!
Posted by: Erin | 07/17/2009 at 10:25 PM
This probably won't find its way to you after so long, but I have one too, and I repair machines, it is rare and mine is missing dome parts. I know if I could see the parts I'd have a better chance of fixing mine. Could I be put in touch with its new owner?
My Name is Molly Casey
I have a little home shop where I repair older machines here in Washington State.
kisfixing@gmail.com (fingers crossed)
Posted by: Molly Casey | 10/12/2010 at 06:44 AM