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Emdeko Sewing Machine what is this type of vintage machine called?
Honeybee Beginner Member since 11/12/05 Posts: 304	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/6/12 12:40 PM I saw an Emdeko Sewing Machine on CL---but not in my city -----and it really caught my eye!! oh I wish I could see and sew on it in person!! It looks wonderful!! I love that it can vary it's stitch while sewing. I have found out it's a Brother brand sm; thus japanese, which I thought someone said were good vintage machines. But seeing this machine and reading everyone's talk about different vintage machines made me want to ask everyone: what is this Emdeko sewing machine type called?? Is it vintage? (what really is 'vintage'?) I know it's not a SS only b/c it does zigzag and accepts cams (which I just figured out what those were---I've read some on here use that word but didn't know what it was). And I know some have used the word "straight shanks" and "slant shanks" and I was not sure what was being said on that thread (and I didn't want to highjack PM's thread). but really would like to learn what all this means! Can anyone suggest websites I can go to that are trustworthy to learn about these different sewing machines? I know it probably just takes some time to learn about them, but I am trying to figure out where to even start! Thank you
Eptreadle Advanced CA Member since 4/11/12 Posts: 48	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/6/12 6:34 PM I don't know anything about this vintage machine, specifically, except that is likely japanese, and similar to a Singer class 15 machine. I have a similar New Home machine that is straight stitch only. It will drop it's feed dogs (with the two silver buttons on the right front). A good source for information is www.quiltingboard.com. On the home page, under quilting forum sections, you'll see a listing " for vintage and antique machine enthusiasts." The primary thread under this heading is the "vintage sewing machine shop," but there are other threads as well. Lots to explore there!
skae   Advanced MN USA Member since 4/23/07 Posts: 2746	Login to reply to this post In reply to Honeybee << Like this post Date: 12/6/12 9:46 PM I found two of them Is this the one you found this one is in dever co.vintage emdeko Here's the other one. from sioux city Ia,vintage emdeko -- Edited on 12/6/12 9:47 PM -- ------ Galatians 5:22-23 The Spirit produces love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, humility, and self-control. There is no law against such things as these
sings2high   Expert/Couture NJ USA Member since 11/25/11 Posts: 146	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/6/12 10:13 PM The machines and the manual look exactly like the Brother Japanese import that I bought secondhand in the 80's for $30. The manual is even the same color, same graphics. If I could buy the same machine today, I might pay $60, but not $200. On the other hand, it was a wonderful machine. It was a class 15 machine and very hardworking, better than any machine you can buy at WallyWorld. I'm pretty sure it's a straight-shank, but I gave my machine away to a niece a few years ago so I can't look at it now. Definitions: Vintage means it's more than 50 years old. Antique means it's more than 100 years old. Straight shank - if you look at the machine from the end with the needle - the needlebar that holds the needle-clamp goes straight up and down. Slant shank - the needlebar that holds the needle-clam goes up and down on a slight slant - the bottom of the motion is closer to the machine operator, the top leans away from you. Theoretically, you should be able to see the actual needle-strike more easily on a slant-shank machine. However, some people think it decreases the amount of strike-power available for thick or sturdy materials. ------ Measure twice, cut once.
Honeybee Beginner Member since 11/12/05 Posts: 304	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 12/9/12 11:49 PM Sorry everyone---I was out of town for a few days... Thank you for all the responses---they really help! Thanks for the reference to the quilting board, Eptreadle! I really never thought to check that site out on vintage machines! WOW, Skae! How did you find them?---that is so cool!! Yep that is the machine I am talking about---great detective work!! Thank you so much for the definitions of the terms, sings2high! This is exactly what I was wanting to know! So really this machine, Emdeko, is really not old enough to be called "vintage", huh?!

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