tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258128212942403591.post6372002311845844239..comments2024-03-15T20:54:05.381-05:00Comments on ~Life With Lou~: Singer Fashion Mate 252Michelle Bartelshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12764698146467706586noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258128212942403591.post-84277669821750646792017-06-01T16:26:46.288-05:002017-06-01T16:26:46.288-05:00This machine was available in 1971. It was the fir...This machine was available in 1971. It was the first sewing machine and the first thing I bought on credit through Household Finance. I remember it was a big deal for me and I was very excited to take it home to my first apartment.<br /><br />I still have mine and it is running well. Never lets me down.Eagletailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05347253898945588620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258128212942403591.post-57925603816090087372016-02-19T21:29:20.381-06:002016-02-19T21:29:20.381-06:00These were made between 1972 and 1976. I just boug...These were made between 1972 and 1976. I just bought one at the salvation army thrift store complete in a walnut veneer cabinet. $30.<br /><br />I threaded it and put some cloth under and she purred! Will have to clean and oil it before I really use it but I am so excited.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16624554957872911342noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258128212942403591.post-24202829706590799242016-02-17T10:03:11.115-06:002016-02-17T10:03:11.115-06:00I so love my little "guy" even now. I g...I so love my little "guy" even now. I got him when I was 10, so yes, 1971 is about right. He has been so faithful. He is still the only machine I have and I have used him A LOT!! Would love to find another one to give my daughter, but I won't let mine go! Thank you for posting the manual. I needed the threading diagram for my daughter to learn - I can stand to re-thread just JHalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07325435029208493216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258128212942403591.post-48050119839407211802015-12-17T22:59:48.806-06:002015-12-17T22:59:48.806-06:00Responding to a post from August 2014 from April S...Responding to a post from August 2014 from April Stone: i am very new to sewing. my Grams gave me this Singer Fashion Mate 252 many years ago, and i finally decided to pull it out and give it a go. worked fine with the bobbin and thread that were already loaded, but when i tried to replace the bobbin with a new-pre-threaded one, it kept jamming up. after an hour or so of complete frustration,Kat Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02763439985093441460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258128212942403591.post-20667436230618358692015-02-16T18:41:03.429-06:002015-02-16T18:41:03.429-06:00now you have a fashion mate 252 I need a power cor...now you have a fashion mate 252 I need a power cord and foot pedal is ths a big dealil 3 I'm trying to learn how to quiltAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08840343541771939222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258128212942403591.post-58073894006720976272014-08-10T00:32:22.746-05:002014-08-10T00:32:22.746-05:00Apensu@yahoo.com
I need help after my machine lock...Apensu@yahoo.com<br />I need help after my machine locked up. The issue appears to be underneath, where the bobbin case sits. Help!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09648332568331892833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258128212942403591.post-91686733370068400072014-02-22T02:25:38.514-06:002014-02-22T02:25:38.514-06:00http://www.sewusa.com/Threading_Diagrams/Threading...http://www.sewusa.com/Threading_Diagrams/Threading_Pages/Singer_Sewing_Machine_Threading/singer_252_threading_diagram.htm<br /><br />Make sure your needle is inserted with the flat side to the back. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11994575359990994574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258128212942403591.post-18763410438032004972014-02-21T22:37:13.436-06:002014-02-21T22:37:13.436-06:00I know this is an old post, but I'm hoping to ...I know this is an old post, but I'm hoping to find someone who knows this machine well! It was just tuned up, but it's been out of commission so long that I've forgotten how to thread it. The images in the manual are so difficult for me to see clearly--I think I must be doing something wrong in threading the bobbin and trying to take it up. It's my only machine with a zigzag moxytocinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04603488414707523349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258128212942403591.post-17001712163381795262013-08-14T19:09:59.752-05:002013-08-14T19:09:59.752-05:00I just picked up one of these beauties at a thrift...I just picked up one of these beauties at a thrift store for $15. A steal, I think. considering It looks brand new and has it's case and cover. Thank you for the manual!!!!Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00928561505284886509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258128212942403591.post-4947004197159212522011-11-11T16:40:48.936-06:002011-11-11T16:40:48.936-06:00I'm SOOOO glad I found this! I just bought thi...I'm SOOOO glad I found this! I just bought this same machine from a garage sale for my best friend who wants to start sewing! I have no experience with Singers (I have an elnita myself) but dropped this off at a machine shop to get a service for $55 (the machine with a bunch of fabric cost about $20) and I'm SOOOO glad I found your post with the free manual link! I almost paid $10 for it!amgspothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03255415564533798575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258128212942403591.post-4187565729408775352011-10-25T08:41:27.958-05:002011-10-25T08:41:27.958-05:00If I ever turn into an old sewing machine, I sure ...If I ever turn into an old sewing machine, I sure hope you find me! I love how you fix these with so much care. :)Judy D in WAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09701249059016985117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258128212942403591.post-14741862141694640522011-10-24T19:42:05.758-05:002011-10-24T19:42:05.758-05:00HI Michelle
I like that machine. Perfect machine ...HI Michelle<br />I like that machine. Perfect machine for someone starting out or who just needs zz and blind hem. Sound like a good one, too.....<br /><br />Blessed BeElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07285943308096103980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258128212942403591.post-58374715210931762802011-10-22T10:15:31.082-05:002011-10-22T10:15:31.082-05:00That is neat how you could restore the sewing mach...That is neat how you could restore the sewing machine! Looks good for it being about 40 years old!! I'm sure it did take patience to get it up and running again! <br /><br />thanks for your comments on my blog; I didn't realize you were blogging again; I thought when I had checked in with you a few months back that the blog was gone? Was it just my imagination or mistake? Anyway, glad to bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06323135450742337670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258128212942403591.post-89959243882945471512011-10-17T19:43:42.255-05:002011-10-17T19:43:42.255-05:00Seriously, you are amazing. I have internet on my...Seriously, you are amazing. I have internet on my little straight talk phone and I read this while heading back home from our little hilton but haven't figured out how to comment on my phone. But you really do amaze me with these sewing machines.Valhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10594313154015365616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258128212942403591.post-91836538724705263362011-10-17T14:14:37.119-05:002011-10-17T14:14:37.119-05:00Looks like a great find! Putting a piece of a plas...Looks like a great find! Putting a piece of a plastic container over the opening is genious! My Singer 401A was missing its slide plate, and I just sewed (very very carefully) with the gaping open space. Your idea is much better (and safer!).Chrissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09110168035042134388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258128212942403591.post-72568466978684357172011-10-17T12:28:42.137-05:002011-10-17T12:28:42.137-05:00Michelle, you are amazing! Another machine saved f...Michelle, you are amazing! Another machine saved from the landfill. You not only save them, you fix them and sew with them - one more for your collection!Jeannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02628636633577830988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258128212942403591.post-62062303705232959322011-10-16T21:08:48.894-05:002011-10-16T21:08:48.894-05:00Michelle, I am glad you saved him. Looks like he s...Michelle, I am glad you saved him. Looks like he sews fine. Enjoy playing with him. Have a good week.Winonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04290337861068849475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258128212942403591.post-72234002638076154362011-10-16T20:36:58.317-05:002011-10-16T20:36:58.317-05:00He's cute. Glad you rescued him.He's cute. Glad you rescued him.Packrathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02986387347283221427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258128212942403591.post-69862016834682703722011-10-16T17:13:24.259-05:002011-10-16T17:13:24.259-05:00Such a pretty green machine. I love that you call...Such a pretty green machine. I love that you call it a "him". That's great that you rescued this cute, oh, handsome sewing machine.Reneahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09718385157077047562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258128212942403591.post-56702652442396080602011-10-16T15:23:17.898-05:002011-10-16T15:23:17.898-05:00You just kill me! A plastic cool whip lid for the ...You just kill me! A plastic cool whip lid for the bobbin cover - I'm not smart enough to imagine that. :) I'm so glad we're friends - I learn so much from you! blessings, marleneStitchinByTheLakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501479854150315011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258128212942403591.post-37239747919017653592011-10-16T14:45:06.064-05:002011-10-16T14:45:06.064-05:00I have had good many of these in and sold them but...I have had good many of these in and sold them but never a green one, I really like the color, sometimes on eBay they sell for around 50 to 60 dollars. Seems to make good stitches.The Vintage Seamstresshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09813054087486126594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258128212942403591.post-64802496341829540962011-10-16T12:43:27.583-05:002011-10-16T12:43:27.583-05:00Nice find! I think "he" is cute. My ac...Nice find! I think "he" is cute. My acquisition from last weekend is still sitting and not cleaned or tried. You are much faster than me. :)Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07744934071003824168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258128212942403591.post-71825845996410152222011-10-16T10:28:28.015-05:002011-10-16T10:28:28.015-05:00The patience you have,I seen a new singer the oth...The patience you have,I seen a new singer the other day at a Goodwill,and because it would zing but not stitch,when the peddle was pressed I told Joey NOPE,he was like" I am sure ya could figure it out"..I have little patience.and good for the machines to have you to fix them up!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01118191142748457886noreply@blogger.com