The Old Sewing Machine Runs Again!

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

04/29/2004 06:30:40 PM · #1

What does everyone think of this one?

I took it at my parents house the other night, it is a very old sewing machine, I had one of my parents move the wheel with a hook (it is not working). There is not a shred of plastic on it, that is how old it is! I haven't done a whole lot with showing motion, so any advice is appreciated!

-Danielle

Ecce_Signum

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

04/29/2004 06:40:13 PM · #2

Is that a (motorised) Singer? my mum used a singer when I was younger.

I love the motion of the wheel but think resizing has caused problems (does it require usm in photoshop?) Brings back memories, and thats good in any pic :)

RonB

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

04/29/2004 06:44:49 PM · #3

Very nice. I like the angle of the shot, the lighting, exposure, etc. An observation: for a photo of just the machine, as this is, the machine should NOT be "in motion"; for a photo of the machine in motion there should be some fabric passing under the pressure foot. ( just my opinion ).

Ron

ElGordo

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS for Canon

04/29/2004 06:46:24 PM · #4

Judging from the style of the motor on your White Sewing Machine, it dates from the 1930's. But it may be older than that, does the cabinet have a foot treadle?

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS for Canon

04/29/2004 06:53:02 PM · #5

Originally posted by RonB:

Unfortunately, it is not in "sewing condition", my mom is planning on getting it fixed (depending on cost), but it doesn't sew, so the fabric passing under it probably would look funny, because there would be no thread in the fabric. My mom does have another old one in working condition, but not as old as this one... Although I may be able to rig something up, we'll see!

Originally posted by ElGordo:

Judging from the style of the motor on your White Sewing Machine, it dates from the 1930's. But it may be older than that, does the cabinet have a foot treadle?

Not sure about the foot treadle (is this the pedal?), but I think that it does, but it is not on the floor right now. There are a lot of attachments in the side box, though!

Originally posted by Ecce Signum:

Yes, it is motorized, if you look closely to the far side of the machine, in the back by the wheel, you will see the motor.

Thanks for all your comments, I have many sewing machines that I can photograph, maybe I will do some more, and use some of your suggestions!

Thanks, again!

-Danielle

Message edited by author 2004-04-29 18:54:35.

ElGordo

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

04/29/2004 06:58:53 PM · #6

Many older sewing machines used 'people power' by means of a foot treadle that operated the machine through an eccentric cam with a leather pulley belt. Those machines could operate where electricity was not available.
BTW, great shot!

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

04/29/2004 07:10:07 PM · #7

Originally posted by ElGordo:

In that case, no, it doesn't have one, it does have an electric motor on it. Thanks for the info, I don't have access to a sewing machine THAT old!

-Danielle

tolovemoon

Canon EOS Rebel SL1

04/29/2004 07:17:30 PM · #8

Awesome it still works! I have one I got from a antique dealer looks almost identical! Its only purpose here is for looks cause I am not one to get old things like that working again....or you could say I am not very mechanic like...Good picture..