tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-445474547281096414.post158072586508156175..comments2023-07-15T19:58:45.937+08:00Comments on Textile Diva: A New Member of the FamilyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-445474547281096414.post-79704083189607482152021-03-17T06:27:49.359+08:002021-03-17T06:27:49.359+08:00Maybe a bit late but as far as I can tell it uses ...Maybe a bit late but as far as I can tell it uses a ba15d fitting. There are modern LED versions for it which I plan to put in as the original 25W incandescent bulb heats up quickly! And no need for that much heat if a 2-3W LED bulb works as well. You could even put in a 5W LED and have twice the light if needed!JaccoWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09015708195832198717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-445474547281096414.post-36968078775668631082020-04-14T05:13:36.046+08:002020-04-14T05:13:36.046+08:00Je viens de la découvrir et l’essayer. Elle est pa...Je viens de la découvrir et l’essayer. Elle est parfaitement géniale, douce et robuste. En plus elle est belle et son plateau supérieur est tout à fait pratique et rend la couture très agréable. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04874066959624127952noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-445474547281096414.post-16644586563659191882020-04-03T17:13:52.481+08:002020-04-03T17:13:52.481+08:00Hello McKenna, I inherited a Husqvarna 19 special ...Hello McKenna, I inherited a Husqvarna 19 special from my mother in 2005 and am trying to understand how it works (I know, taken a while). The manual is intact and I've set it up and threaded both the upper and lower threads correctly. When I try to sew the upper thread just mashes up in the cloth. Have tried slowing the slowing the pedal but nothing seems to make a difference. Everything is in perfect working order so it is definitely just me. Any ideas? PeterSenrab the Boldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16177932018877008203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-445474547281096414.post-27138406354720568082019-02-16T05:50:11.967+08:002019-02-16T05:50:11.967+08:00I have an English manual in my hands.... and I can...I have an English manual in my hands.... and I cannot find a part number for the light bulb...<br />Can someone please she'd some light... cheeksters@hotmail.com<br />TTAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08212689029895663410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-445474547281096414.post-57354726923391846322017-10-29T19:51:49.388+08:002017-10-29T19:51:49.388+08:00Hey all I found this! Hope the link works.
http:...Hey all I found this! Hope the link works. <br />http://www.sewdarnvintage.com/downloads/manuals/Viking19E.pdf<br />Thanks for a brilliant blog. Gretchen is gorgeous. :-)JackieNYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13863697219101882734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-445474547281096414.post-91160688727890409352017-10-29T19:32:17.030+08:002017-10-29T19:32:17.030+08:00This comment has been removed by the author.JackieNYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13863697219101882734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-445474547281096414.post-80429693780873793952017-10-29T19:20:21.261+08:002017-10-29T19:20:21.261+08:00Hi yes there seem to be two models of the 19E. One...Hi yes there seem to be two models of the 19E. One is the “Special”, and the other “Zig-Zag”. <br />A generous Neighbour gave me the zig zag model just yesterday (!!!) and I’m thrilled (and very appreciative of course). I’ve been doing my best to find a manual — I’m a beginner and only ever sewed a few times on a very modern Brother machine; was very proud when I learned to thread that one but the stunning 19E Viking is in another class. I’m all fingers and thumbs. And being an older lady I’m afraid I’ll break her. Also she’s a bit dusty — does she need a proper seeing to by a professional do you think? <br />FYI I’m based in London, UK (from NY tho hence my tag). <br />I notice that one small bit of threading metal has ya already gone on mine but shan’t let that hold me back from trying to make this work. <br />Big question: anyone have (or know a link to purchase) an English version of the Manual for the Zig-Zag machine? If so can you scan and email/post. Let me know cost. <br />Thanks and happy sewing!JackieNYhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13863697219101882734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-445474547281096414.post-5261675945498514762017-09-29T23:51:44.151+08:002017-09-29T23:51:44.151+08:00Hi I bought a Husqvarna Viking 19E about a year ag...Hi I bought a Husqvarna Viking 19E about a year ago to make a canopy for my boat. I have only just got round to do it. Last week I saw a second 19E for sale on Ebay, bought it for £60 when it arrived, the two machines are not the same, the second machince does not say Viking on the side but Just Zig Zag it also lacks the cam control on the rear of the machine, both say 19 on the name plate on the rear but the serial numbers tell a different story The first machines number is V19 12801 the second R19 94146 other wise they look the same can anyone throw any light of the two machines? Len.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-445474547281096414.post-27272159138019360432017-08-16T17:20:55.525+08:002017-08-16T17:20:55.525+08:00Hi Rosangela.
I have this machine, with the origi...Hi Rosangela. <br />I have this machine, with the original users guide. But my guide is in Danish. But if McKenna doesnt answer, you can e-mail me at lonnie@lonnies.dk, and i can give you the information you want 😊Lonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07702385935702246496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-445474547281096414.post-61583235658173312292017-08-01T00:49:35.783+08:002017-08-01T00:49:35.783+08:00Dear McKenna,
Thanks for sharing your experience!
...Dear McKenna,<br />Thanks for sharing your experience!<br />I've just gotten my machine as a gift form my sister. Her husband, the previous owner, suffers from Alzheimer in a late state, so he doesn't recall how to use it neither where the user's guide is...<br />I am in Brazil and I found out very difficult to find any information about this machine.<br />If you still have any information available that could be shared with me I'd appreciate most dearly!<br />Thanks in advance.<br />My email is tucadowe@hotmail.comAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12307519179631374719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-445474547281096414.post-59583787226242443672017-07-02T00:27:01.949+08:002017-07-02T00:27:01.949+08:00I found last week a machine Bernina of 1973! wonde...I found last week a machine Bernina of 1973! wonderful<br />830 Record<br /><br />Colette Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04401876677508288367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-445474547281096414.post-2334871211104779472017-06-28T23:57:57.383+08:002017-06-28T23:57:57.383+08:00I just bought one of these for my quilting addicti...I just bought one of these for my quilting addiction. Can't wait to sew on this awesome machine!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06330861383748788523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-445474547281096414.post-9696284472298554902016-11-30T02:41:32.509+08:002016-11-30T02:41:32.509+08:00Diva, Another question regarding the length of poi...Diva, Another question regarding the length of points. At number 4, what is the right stitch length? 4 millimeters or more?<br />ColetteUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04401876677508288367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-445474547281096414.post-23354936737825134472016-11-30T02:27:55.310+08:002016-11-30T02:27:55.310+08:00Hello Diva,
Can you sew very thin fabrics like sil...Hello Diva,<br />Can you sew very thin fabrics like silk and thick fabrics like woolen? Think you can sew materials such as leather or imitation leather.<br />Do you think it is easy to get spare parts in case of breakdown? 1963, it does not date from yesterday ...<br />Forgive me for speaking little, I am French and I use Google to translate.<br />ColetteUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04401876677508288367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-445474547281096414.post-4442243741905616172016-10-17T12:22:04.785+08:002016-10-17T12:22:04.785+08:00Like this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Concealed-Invis...Like this:<br />http://www.ebay.com/itm/Concealed-Invisible-Zipper-Foot-7306AL-Sewing-Machine-Low-Shank-Presser-Foot-/262566592141?hash=item3d22303e8d:g:qwAAAOSwhOdXprJhSewingSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08716700389108671674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-445474547281096414.post-20710206939761661682016-10-17T12:17:18.395+08:002016-10-17T12:17:18.395+08:00I think any low shank presser foot will work. I j...I think any low shank presser foot will work. I just bought a low shank piping foot off of ebay and it works just fine.SewingSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08716700389108671674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-445474547281096414.post-88320326296812022752016-10-06T15:19:15.535+08:002016-10-06T15:19:15.535+08:00Hello, I have a 'gretchen' too! Really wan...Hello, I have a 'gretchen' too! Really want to get an invisible zipper foot for it but struggling to find one that fits. Any suggestions for one would be greatly appreciated! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12110368547183595421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-445474547281096414.post-23979497763471574252014-03-22T20:50:00.330+08:002014-03-22T20:50:00.330+08:00I have one of these machines. I love this era of V...I have one of these machines. I love this era of Viking machines. I rescued mine for $6, and hyperventilated all the way to the checkout, thinking someone might want to steal it away from me. I love how quiet these machines are. It sits proudly in my office for me to admire, along with my Singer 185J, and my little black Spartan (budget model of Singer 99). Thanks for sharing. I love finding others who share my love of machines!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11994575359990994574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-445474547281096414.post-64544385565765333712013-10-13T09:47:32.741+08:002013-10-13T09:47:32.741+08:00Hi Disturbance,
Sorry it's taken me so long to...Hi Disturbance,<br />Sorry it's taken me so long to get back to you. Yes she does straight stitch. I've taken photos to show you exactly where but I can't post them here I'd need to email them to you. I'll try to explain. If you look directly at Gretchen you'll see three large knobs and one tiny one at the bottom. The dial you need to control zig zag and straight stitch is the dial with the numbers above the bottom small one. It's labeled 0-4. Zero is straight stitch. The 1-4 are zig zag with the numbers indicating width of the stitch - 4 being the widest and 1 the smallest. The first dial with the zig zag look is your needle position, the second dial is the straight stitch width (and the small bottom within that large dial is your reverse control for the needle - hold it while pressing on the foot peddle and your needle goes in reverse...). I hope this was helpful. I truly love my Husqvarna. She's a sturdy, reliable and stylish little machine to use.McKennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470791593576032851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-445474547281096414.post-90725016322769806122013-10-08T02:54:19.754+08:002013-10-08T02:54:19.754+08:00Does she do straight stitch at all, and if so, whe...Does she do straight stitch at all, and if so, where do you find the setting?Disturbancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16961685349394777479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-445474547281096414.post-68772465622835950282013-08-15T19:16:45.403+08:002013-08-15T19:16:45.403+08:00Hi Murray,
Here's the info from the foot pedal...Hi Murray,<br />Here's the info from the foot pedal:<br /><br />Only for Husqvarna sewing machine class 8.19 or 21<br />Type FR 410<br />No. 6312<br />V 220<br />Ohms 550 A0,5 MAX<br /><br />McKennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470791593576032851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-445474547281096414.post-51435987914281237432013-08-14T11:55:41.771+08:002013-08-14T11:55:41.771+08:00Gretchen is wonderful! I just bought one for my g...Gretchen is wonderful! I just bought one for my girlfriend, and I'm looking to find or make a foot controller for her.<br /><br />I was wondering if you could tell me the model number of the foot controller, as I'm finding it a little hard to find them?<br /><br />Thanks!Murray Lordenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16117200238333478988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-445474547281096414.post-79310052536780997092013-05-06T10:40:50.999+08:002013-05-06T10:40:50.999+08:00I completely agree with you Rebecca about the mode...I completely agree with you Rebecca about the modern machine lacking in aesthetics - white and sometimes black - boring! I love it that Gretchen is fully mechanical too. No circuit boards.McKennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470791593576032851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-445474547281096414.post-12816767479061012622013-05-06T10:39:31.012+08:002013-05-06T10:39:31.012+08:00Aurelia I think this will make a fine first machin...Aurelia I think this will make a fine first machine for you. All the research I've done on this particular model says she's very reliable. I've sewed for years and I've found I needed very little in the way of extra stitches beyond straight and zig zag. <br />I'm sure you'll pick a great name!McKennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470791593576032851noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-445474547281096414.post-30473226100411815862013-05-06T05:44:06.218+08:002013-05-06T05:44:06.218+08:00I have this same one ^_^ my mum spotted it for me ...I have this same one ^_^ my mum spotted it for me at our local thriftshop, and immediately put it on hold for me (I got it for a mere 25 euros!). It's my first very own sewing machine and I love it dearly :) my mother also has a 1960's Husqvarna, that she also received from her mum when she was in her 20's. Ah, traditions. <br />I haven't named mine yet, but Gretchen is indeed a fine name!Auréliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15300114397796485443noreply@blogger.com