Hi Wendy, Sent your message to a few of my fiber-lovin' friends. Although I don't have a machine to donate, I'd love to hear more about your group as it forms and takes on projects. Also, I have a non-electric contemporary (German made) treadle sewing machine that I bought from Lehman's a few months ago. It's attached to an oak cabinet, so it's not too portable, but if your group ever feels like coming over and checking it out...it's here.
Best, Katie Q-J Wendy Skinner wrote: > As you may know, a group of Ithaca-area sewing enthusiasts is on a quest to > establish "sustainable sewing" classes and refashioning workshops in the > community. As part of this activity, I have put out a call for free or cheap > serviceable sewing machines. Rashly, I accepted three vintage Singers, > dating from 1910-1925, rescued from a yard sale and not at all serviceable. > Once I got the dirt off them, though, they revealed their beauty. For the > most part, the mechanical workings are remarkably solid and smooth, but the > wiring on the motors looks treacherous. I'm looking for books or instruction > sheets on how to repair these babies, or better yet, someone who might want > to tutor me. I don't know how practical these machines are for teaching > sewing, but I have heard that many 100-year-old machines are still used and > loved. I am certainly in love with these graceful goddesses, now posing in > various states of dismantlement on my dining table. I'd love to get them > working again. What a great example of reuse of durable goods! > > Meahwhile, if you have a "serviceable" sewing machine, of any age, that you > would like to donate to the project, let me know. Also, our group (which is > discussing the formation of a sustainable sewing collective) is planning a > fabric and needle arts rummage sale in the fall to help support the sewing > classes. Maybe you could be thinking about something you could donate to the > sale. > > If you'd like more info on the nascent sewing collective, efforts to > organize classes, or another fashion reuse contest I'm cooking up, please > drop me a note. And, as always, sustainability collaborators, supporters, > and fellow travelers are welcome! > > Wendy > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 277-7611 > > > _______________________________________________ > RSS, archives, subscription & listserv information for: > [email protected] > http://lists.mutualaid.org/mailman/listinfo/sustainabletompkins > free hosting by http://www.mutualaid.org > > -- _______________________________________________ RSS, archives, subscription & listserv information for: [email protected] http://lists.mutualaid.org/mailman/listinfo/sustainabletompkins free hosting by http://www.mutualaid.org
