She's a Singer Merritt 5405. As you can see, my trusty assistant the Chief approves. I shall call her Merry, as in "Merry is Sewfast". She didn't have any bobbins, but that was not a problem for me. I dug in the bobbin bin and pulled out some that fit her. She sewed a perfect seam the first push and then revealed a few tension issues, but I think I have that ironed out now. How much did I pay for this beauty you ask?
Yep...Five bucks is all they wanted to take her home! Pretty sweet find. I believe I already have the manual downloaded, because I think another machine I gave away was a Singer Merritt 5405. Now to clean her up, give her a good oiling and come up with a maiden project for her. It's a great day in the neighborhood!
6 comments:
What a great deal! I love the photo with Chief >'.'<
Wow! Awesome find!
Total score!
WOW 5$.....good deal. Of course, our kitties love sewing machines..
Nice machine. I attempted a Merritt rescue last summer but failed. Couldn't get it to make a stitch - I think the timing was off. I took it back to the Salvation Army through the donation lane and then went inside and found a 1980's New Home that I'm quite sure had been lanquishing in a closet for 25 years. Came with everything it started with and I'm not sure had ever sewn a stitch - no lint anywhere. Even had a packet on needles with it. Poor baby. It's finally loved. And only $15.
Your trusty assistant is adorable! I had to comment because I have a very similar trusty assistant as well :)
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