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Question
This is a model 707, green metal, Betsy Ross Pat. Pend Made in U.S.A., in a carrying case that is red. It is electric. What I have found are others like it but not in a case. What I need to know is about the machine and how to thread the bobbin and can I get parts. The knob to turn the wheel is gone. I can't figure out where the bobbin goes. I even went to JoAnn's Fabric store and they couldn't figure it out. It works nice if only I could get the bobbin to thread.
Hello Rose,
Thank you for your query.
Please send me your email address and I will send you instructions on how to thread the Betsy Ross toy machine. Please include the subject as: Betsy Ross threading instructions.
Send to: xtahoeviews@yahoo.com
As to parts, I do not know where you can find parts for the machine, sorry.
Regards,
Irene
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Expertise
I have been a collector of antique sewing tools and thimbles for over 30 years. I am also a dealer in this field and sell on eBay under the name -- serengeti2. I am NOT, and I repeat NOT an expert on antique or vintage domestic household sewing machines used for everyday home sewing. I can offer help when it comes to TOY or miniature collectible sewing machines ONLY.
Experience
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Organizations
Thimble Collectors International
SCTC - Southern California Thimble Club
SDTC - San Diego Thimble Club
OTS - Ohio Thimble Seekers
Priscilla Nutmeggers - CT/MA/NH
Dorset Thimble Society - UK
Rund um den Fingerhut - Germany
www.925/1000.com
Cyberthimble on Yahoo
Publications
I belong to Thimble Collectors International & I chair the committee 'Publishing/Grants' and oversee the research and publication of booklets relating to sewing tools and thimbles.
I have also had articles published on needlework related topics.
Education/Credentials
See information provided above.
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