Because my addiction is well known to my family and friends -- I often have a list in my head of things other people are looking for...
For example -- last Monday, Carrie said these words: "Rita, my cheapo sewing machine quit working, and I know it's not worth fixing. Mostly, I only sew Halloween costumes, but I miss it. I'm afraid to buy a used machine because I wouldn't know what to look for. So, if you ever see a nice one, pick it up and I'll pay you for it. .."
So, the following Saturday night -- when Lilly and I walked into the Goodwill Store -- SURE ENOUGH....
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| I spotted the Kenmore carrying case. I sewed on a 1971 Kenmore 158 for 20 years...that machine now has it's own Facebook page!! It was considered the "workhorse" of all sewing machines... |
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| The price on this machine was: $25.88. |
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| It's not a 158 -- it's a 12 stitch Ultra. From the late 70's. But the CONDITION was the most remarkable thing. |
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| Honestly -- the paper quick guide was perfect...and the instruction book looked like it had never been opened. |
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| The little cardboard accessories was there, too...in UNUSED condition. |
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| They had not used a single needle out of the original package -- and the seam ripper was still in cellophane.!! |
Near as I can tell, this machine had NEVER been used. When I got it home, I opened her up, and oiled every spot I could see....it was making a perfect stitch...but there was still a loud, annoying rubbing sound I couldn't track down.
I took a break. Two hours later, it hit me that I hadn't oiled behind the bobbin. So I took the shuttle out, added a few drops of oil....and...guess what??
YES. PERFECTION. That machine purrs like a kitten. THANK YOU RITALUCK...!!
SWEET!!!!
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