It looks like my Viking 6010 will be able to do more than straight stitch! I searched for vintage parts on the internet and found the part I needed on 3 different sites for 3 widely different prices from $34.55 plus $3 shipping to almost $100. Obviously I bought the first one. I found a picture of the part though and realized that what we thought was 1 piece was actually two. Seth enjoyed puzzling how to get the two apart without breaking the unbroken part. He jury rigged something that worked and I only had to buy the cam stack. I have become spoiled over the years and when Seth can't fix something I have trouble believing it. Like, what do you mean you can't fix it? It's on it's way to me and Seth will be installing it of course. I want it to zig zag so that I can use my two buttonholers meant for zig zag machines. I may actually sew blouses that require buttonholes.
Not much sewing going on here as I have been busy with work. I have been making plans for fall sewing though. It would be lovely to actually sew fall stuff before I need it. I always have great intentions of sewing before the season, but it doesn't usually happen. How about you? Are you sewing for now or for the fall?
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"I may actually sew blouses that require buttonholes."
ReplyDeleteI loved this line! I wonder how many sewing tasks I avoid because something doesn't work! Congrats on finding the part for the machine.
That is great that you were able to get the part. I know what you mean about avoiding things, though. For a long time it was invisible zippers for me. Then I got the right foot. Now, it's "someday I may actually sew something that requires welt pockets." I think I'm out of luck on finding an attachment or a foot that will do that for me, though!!
ReplyDelete"It would be lovely to actually sew fall stuff before I need it. I always have great intentions of sewing before the season, but it doesn't usually happen."
ReplyDeleteI never have any success doing this. I'm always sewing right in the season.sigh...
I bet its a lot of fun searching out parts for vintage machines. I can see where that challenge is a big part of why people collect them. Can't wait to see those buttonholes.
ReplyDeleteI THINK I've finished my summer sewing and have plans for a couple fall/winter casual items... only time will tell if that's what actually happens! Thanks for your lovely blog.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a pretty machine- I am so glad you have found parts. I look forward to seeing a vintage buttonholer in action.
ReplyDeleteAs far as my sewing, not only am I sewing for Fall, I plan to sew some Christmas gifts before Labor Day. It will be assembly-line sewing for the kids; probably pj pants. Hmmm, maybe I should look for fabric in NYC? yes, I think I should. off to calculate yardage needed ...
thou shalt not take thine master fixer for granted!!! lol
ReplyDeleteI miss having Dad and his amazing tool collection around SO MUCH. You are so lucky. Also, he deserves some pants hemmed or something for being so awesome! :-p
ReplyDeleteSeriously though I hope the part works out, I know how much you've been frustrated by imperfect button holes over the years.
Sewing for seasons? Well, not really. Our seasons are defined more by the major plants in bloom than by the temperature. Of course if we visit on the mainland or travel to northern climes, I am in big trouble. I have put together some really weird combination of layers to get by.
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