Antique White Rotary Sewing Machine

Very quick video, my allergies were bad, so I sort of rushed through. The coolest thing about this machine is the beautiful cabinet. White was really known for making the prettiest cabinets.

[@pollydolly9723]

Lovely machine and cabinet Carla!

[@margiecook6379]

Thank you for sharing your machines before they go to a new home. The cabinet is beautiful with all the detail.

[@StayStitching]

You're welcome, Margie! I'm also going to film my forever machines.

[@vivmomsews4962]

How slick was that?! Open the top and up rises the machine! Wow. So cool!

[@janicek6399]

Sorry you need to sell, because she’s a real beauty 😍. Hope she goes to a good home!

[@StayStitching]

It's okay, Janice! I have to make some hard decisions about which machines I want to keep, I just don't have room for them all! If I was keeping my favorite cabinets, I'd keep her, but I'm only keeping my favorite machines.

[@michelle.z]

I love old machines and cabinets. Thanks for sharing!

[@oldtimerlee8820]

Love old machines. That one is especially nice. Thanks for sharing before you sell it. I believe the first foot that you couldn't identify is an adjustable zipper foot. I have one like it that came with my 1970 Singer. Thanks for sharing.

[@StayStitching]

I realized it was a zipper foot later! I've actually used a similar one on my Singer 201, so I felt silly for not remembering. Thanks for watching, Lee!

[@knittykatstudio]

Lovely machine! I love antique sewing machines.

[@StayStitching]

Thanks, C.!

[@lindalindsey3467]

You have a beautiful machine

[@terryivey5374]

Knew in first few minutes in, you would be selling machine lol. Infomercial 😊 Nice machine, well kept. Cords not really hard to replace. Back then machines were built to last. Today's market depends on replace often, upgrade every couple of years. Gotta have newest ! Vintage sewing machines getting very popular since new famous name ones are the price of a car. That machine will be rolling out the door in no time!

[@StayStitching]

This one will be easy to let go. She's my only White, so I never really gave her a spa day like she deserves. I'm sure she'll sew for another 100 years. I prefer my vintage machines over my new ones, it's a frequently mentioned part of my channel. My viewers aren't my customers, so I hope they don't feel like I'm doing an infomercial. I just like to share the cool machines before I let them go.

[@craftymystic4868]

What a great find! I used to collect myself, I had up to 13 machines, but now down to 6, more manageable. Love,y to look at, tho......

[@jomercer21113]

I learned to sew on a circa 1950 white very similar to that , but in a much plainer cabinet and also without the nifty lifting cable. The feet you didnt' know include:zipper foot, shirring foot, edge stitch foot. I wish I had that old machine--I don't know what ever happened to it.

[@Hide_and_silk]

What a lovely machine!

[@pamanderson5841]

What a beautiful machine Karla! Thank you for sharing.

[@StayStitching]

You're welcome, Pam!

[@danb316]

theyre beautiful, ive had the pleasure of playing around with a few myself. its great how with a little TLC they take on a glow. i have never been able to date mine or find out what model, not too many pictures of them are around anymore. the cabinets seem super sturdy, very curvy and classy.

[@StayStitching]

White was known for their beautiful cabinets. I sold that machine to a lady who learned how to sew on the exact same model. I was so happy that it went to her!!

[@charlene2400]

I have the kenmore version of that, identical except for name plate. Great runnner and I quilt with it.

[@notesfromleisa-land]

The rotary attachments can be a mystery. The manual is the decoder ring. The flat foot with the hole in the middle is a gathering foot. There is also a underbraider which is used with the quilting foot (small notched V foot) to attach braiding/ribbons to fabric.. Greist made attachments for Kenmore rotary's which were made by White. I picked up one in mint condition (117.812), and it is a marvel. i call her Brown Betty. She looks like a stealth fighter jet.

[@tanyaosborne9919]

Beautiful machine. Now I’m wondering if my husband can make a cabinet like that for me 😀. The previous owner must have loved that machine and the new one will too

[@StayStitching]

Yes, this machine has been very well taken care of, it's in excellent condition.

[@lynnew5619]

Love those antique machines. My mother or Grandmother had a treadle one and I can only have been about three when they let me work it. The first foot you held up was a zipper foot I think. Hope you were able to cool down quickly.

[@StayStitching]

Yes, I thought later, that was a zipper foot, silly!! I've used some just like it!

[@Noellereese]

Very cool machine!!!

[@leithagrover9116]

Thanks for the neat informational video. Your outfit is cute as well.

[@June51212]

Love this!

[@marymary5494]

What a gem. 👌

[@Laurpud]

I love that cabinet! That random gauge thing goes on scissors, to make accurate width cuts

[@StayStitching]

Oh, thanks! I did not know what that was! That poor, lonely girl is not selling on Marketplace. People are primarily interested in old Singers, and I can't blame them, I am, too.

[@Laurpud]

@@StayStitching cool, right? I love vintage notions. My favorite are aluminum clips that look like backwards clothes pins. They have 3" worth of measurements on them too. I assume they're for hemming

[@Laurpud]

@@StayStitching unfortunately, I'm in New England, or I'd snatch her up!

[@surban2005]

Very cool cabinet! Oh, why don't they think of things like the little pin cushion anymore!

[@StayStitching]

It's SUCH a beautiful cabinet!

[@johnclayton1026]

too awesome

[@joyceming4666]

Hi I was given a white model number 14 came with a knee pedal control and am trying to find a foot pedal . My sweet machine is awesome and came with cabinet with the label of better homes and gardens ? I think bbn

[@lb2577]

"This is that"!😍

[@cindybonem494]

Are you ok? Darn coughing fits! The other day I had a sneezing fit that I didn’t think would ever end, my husband laughed and asked, how long are you going to do that, I had no idea🤣 I’m not sure when I stopped, but I happy to say I’m not sneezing now, things are looking up👍🏻, Cindy

[@StayStitching]

Not okay with these allergies, Cindy!! I have been coughing my head off for over a month now. I almost didn't make it through the video, if I sounded weird and rushed it was because I was holding a coughing fit back. Yesterday my doctor called in an inhaler for me. It might be helping a bit. I have an appointment for the 24th. Thanks for asking! It's a struggle. I'm pretty much always either coughing, clearing my throat, drinking, or sucking on a cough drop. For the first time in my life I will be glad to see summer go, that's how annoying it is!!

[@shelmica]

The middle section had drawers, I have the same type of cabinet.

[@lindalindsey3467]

Can you tell me if they sell the rubber band for the white machine and the bobbin band for the white rotary 43 series

[@lindathompson5420]

I used to have an old treadle machine that I loved, however because I moved from Minnesota to Nevada with all of our possessions in a Jeep Compass, I had to size down tremendously! I do have a question however, I have several pieces of wool fabric, that actually was my Mom's, who passed away 36 years ago. How do you determine how much to charge for the fabric and also shipping costs can be outrageous!?

[@StayStitching]

I usually charge $10/yd for wool fabric. Check carefully for holes. Shipping is just outrageous, I have no advice whatsoever for that.

[@barbaradouglas2143]

I am looking for 2 replacement drawers for my white rotary treadle cabinet. Can you help?

[@brittniesmith8201]

Hi carla. How do you know best way clean know .how to clean a white 43 white rotary electric sewing machine I have 1 and I a singer from 50s 60s. How do know it safe use and if cords or any it parts are good or bad. We got thim after my grandma die. I 1911 white rotary trudle sewing machine .I been cleaning. We use some help and tips thank you

[@brittniesmith8201]

can model 43 white rotary electric attachment be use white rotary 1911 treadle swing machine, i watch you video alway in bakersfield ca,

[@johnduettjr4896]

I'm trying to figure out what the year and model # is for my white family rotary sewing machine serial # 10 36 36. Someone pls help..Thanks.

[@StayStitching]

I wish I could help, John, but I know nothing about Whites.

[@thecurvysewist]

Hey, ladie! I didn't know how to PM you; I want 4 yds of the yellow fabric you mentioned the last time you commented on my site. I'm excited to sew with it!

[@StayStitching]

Since I have no memory whatsoever, let me trot over and see what I was talking about!

[@joyceming4666]

Any suggestions would be great. Hope You and family are well .

[@momto7ify]

I have the same machine She sews perfect 🥰 paid $20.00 at a sale. Your missing the drawers in the cabinet door .

[@brittniesmith8201]

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