Latest addition..... The Rocketeer

I've been reading a bit about vintage machines these days and how they produce fabulous stitches and well i've been swept up with the possibilities.  So After a few ebay purchases, and a craig's list find, I present the latest addition to my machine collection.

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This is what it looks like open... yes it's a Rocketeer!!!

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It was $25.00, for everything.  Now, the cabinet has a few scuffs on it, and the bench has to be tightened, two of the legs move a little.  I'll be either stripping or repainting the cabinet, someone suggested a glaze, and I've always wanted to try that.  The machine actually works but needs cleaning, and it does produce a lovely straight stitch.  There were a few feet included but no cams.  Hopefully by the end of the week, this puppy will be clean, and I'll post some more pics then.

Comments

Karin said…
I like the distressed look of the cabinet and stool as they are! I don't know much about sewing machines, much less vintage ones. What are rocketeers known for?
July 21, 2010 at 1:28 PM
ELMO said…
I've been reading that they are good for button holes. I have an attachment for my industrial machine but it's very complicated, and I wanted to have one dedicated to buttonholes. As soon as I received the buttonholer, I'll post some pics.
July 21, 2010 at 5:36 PM
Celkalee said…
Ahhhhh, the Rocketeer! I learned to sew on a treadle machine, graduated to a straight stitch electric at age 13. Zoom ahead 5 years to nurses training (1966) and I met the Rocketeer. Our dorm actually had a sewing room. There were some new "fancy" Singers and a few older Rocketeer's. There were probably only a handful of us who sewed so we pretty much had our choice. Loved the solid Rocketter. I have been researching them lately on Ebay, you have quite a deal there! Please keep us updated on your new Friend!
July 22, 2010 at 9:24 AM
ELMO said…
How great to have a sewing room in college! I have only worked on a treadle once, during a shoe making course, it is a test of coordination but pretty easy to use. You should check Craig's List as well (if you're in the US), they pop up pretty often.
July 22, 2010 at 9:52 AM
The Slapdash Sewist said…
Beautiful cabinet, and you have got to be kidding me on the price!
July 23, 2010 at 9:28 AM
ELMO said…
I kid you not, I found it on Craig's List on offer at an animal shelter/thrift store. It was rattling a bit and have cleaned the gears and oiled it. It's humming now. Just waiting to get the button hole attachment.
July 23, 2010 at 2:25 PM
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