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    First sewing machine!

    White model 714 made some time in the 50's best I can tell. Does zig zag and various decorative stitches. Looks to be in pretty good shape and will need a little cleaning but not bad. Runs strong but will take some fine tuning I'm sure. Hand wheel turns good and there doesnt feel like there is any binding or tight spots. Came with a pants load of bobbins and accessories. Also, came with the ORIGINAL MANUAL WOOHOOOOO!



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    Im very excited! I love the look of this machine. Has a neat 50's war plane look to it. I think my first project after learning to use the bugger will be some snake skins!

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    nice dude! best of luck to ya.

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    Looks like a good one!

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    Looks good. I find it funny that as a guy I was very excited to get my first sewing machine. Lol
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    Sweet thread injector! I have fallen into not only making gear but now my wife has had me take in some of her clothes because she lost some weight and did not want to get rid of them LOL!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mountnman View Post
    Sweet thread injector! I have fallen into not only making gear but now my wife has had me take in some of her clothes because she lost some weight and did not want to get rid of them LOL!
    Ha ha, my wife is still dumbfounded by the fact that I bought a sewing machine! Im sure she wont be having me ruin her clothes any time soon. But if all goes to plan, Ill be good enough to hem her stuff in the near future. I see it as just another power tool, not unlike a band saw in some ways. Now I just need to make an eye doctor appointment so I can see what Im doing! ( I dont want to be the Mr. Magoo of the sewing world.) Well that and learn to work the machine....and maintain it....and well, sew.

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    Thats a nice looking machine ya got there. Gratz..Look forward to seeing your creations..

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    I'm on the verge of doing the same. My wife won't let me near hers so I'll just have to get my own! :-D

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