Nope! You're not seeing double folks ! I do indeed own 2 vintage 'Novum New Mark IX' sewing machines. And, you could consider them "Sisters" rather than "Twins".
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| My two vintage Novum New Mark IX sewing machines. LEFT: Low-Shank model, RIGHT: High-Shank. |
My fav machine (on the R) is the High-Shank model (bought back in August 2010 for under £26.01 inc. delivery). On the L is my newer purchase the Low-Shank version. I think that I call her "*Leslie" - I bought her in April 2013 (for £57 inc. postage).
Leslie's Hook timing is out - so she won't stitch, but her light, motor etc. all work just fine.
So, I've printed off a tonne of stuff from the Web and I'm having a bash at fixing her.
Wish me luck!
*Leslie = L for Low, and S for Shank!
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I'd love to gave a go at fixing an old machine.
ReplyDeleteI've done it a couple of times now - I love geeky stuff and figuring out how things work (fun!).
Deletegood luck!
ReplyDeleteThanks Maddie!
DeleteHi there Leslie. Congrats Claire!
ReplyDeleteLeslie says Hi right back at ya Faye :-)!!
DeleteSuch solid looking machines, but I bet they are a weight to lift on and off the table. Can you tell me more about the Pin Catchers you have on both machines?
ReplyDeleteThe 'Pincatcher' is a stick-on self adhesive magnetic strip... as you pull out your pins as you sew you can quickly drop them on it and they won't roll off or get lost :-)
DeleteCongrats....I am glad I'm not the only one who names the machines. Nice to have a back up!
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