Alex, the dryer looks to be an LFA series, which dates to 1978-79. The model & serial number will tell the tale on both if you can get them.

Welcome home Roper. What a story. Several Front loaders, a few Speed Queens, fast forward 9-10 months....and Ropey is back in service. LOL

Happy Saturday MamaP. Now, how long will it be before you are new washing machine shopping? ;)

^^ the question on EVERYONE's mind :)

@ Dadoes - I'll see if I can scout out a model # tomorrow. Thanks.

@dados and others. I think mama needs an upgrade to a commerical, or semi-commercial machine. Could she, say, buy a commercial SQ?

My thought exactly.

That wouldn't help. SQ says "The washers and dryers we build for long-lasting performance in laundromats, hospitals, hotels and military bases are the same machines built to last 25 years in your home." Besides, their commercial top-loaders don't have the desired controls.

Dadoes - LFE series. Similar production dates, I suspect.

Dragged out another goodie. This one is coming home with me. Also 30+ years old but probably only a few hours of use.

Alex that looks almost like my old sewing machine..I'll take a pic when I can..I have several oldies, 4 I think.

Bet that Kenmore is a good machine. I'd take that home.

Oh, it's in the trunk, Roc. Now I have to refamiliarize myself with a sewing machine.

I hope you got the presser fit that go with that machine. A zipper foot will only take you so far. Looks like a good 1970s style mechanical machine with some decorative stitches. You should be able to use the generic metal feet with it. I know they had plastic feet in the 70s but I never thought they worked very well. It should run forever. My daughter now uses my old machine from that era. I have some newer machines that still do beautiful things in my collection.

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For the life of me I can't remember how to open the Singer Genie case lol

They have been in storage so long they need a good cleaning and oil.

My Brother I think mom bought in the late 70's I can't get to it right now.

LOL. My old Singer sewing machine was a hand-me-down from my husband's grandmother. I think it is a 1952 machine -- older than me. Black iron with gold painted trim, but it works. Mama, glad Roper is home for now!

@MizLizzie is your machine a singer featherweight? Those are collector's items. Treasure it. I'm sad my mom sold hers so she could get a zig zag machine. Loved that featherweight; I learned to sew on it.

Alex, manufactured 21st week of 1979 in Marion, OH facility.

@pink - Looks like Whirlpool brought back a true agitator machine. Have a look...

http://www.whirlpool.com/-[WTW4616FW]-5729598/WTW4616FW/

Sin thanks for posting that but I can't find a standard agitator washer on that page lol

I think this is the full link, Cheryl. "Deep water" option or not, I can almost guarantee any new TL will have the dreaded ATC. Bye-bye, hot washes.

That's true

It just came up on the Lowe's website for $404

BTW, Cheryl, I meant to comment: what a beauty that blue machine is. Museum beautiful! Does it still work? Even if not, it would look gorgeous just sitting out.

I got the Kenmore hooked up last night, wound the bobbin, located the threading diagram and did a few straight stitches on a flour sack towel just to see if it works. It does! Tension must be off somewhere because the stitches were way too loose, but it's a start. There were plenty of additional presser feet in the case so I was able to find the standard/straight one.

Good job Alex...now you can order Flax Linen by the yard and make your own sheets..LOL.. Alex's Linen Boutique.

Once you get the hang of it Alex you will probably love sewing. Poppy can probably walk you thru the tension adjustment.

Yes the blue machine works, its on the top shelf in my laundry room, on display, lol..next to the other old gadgets lol.

Look at the price on my oil can lol

Try this Pink

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Sin...wonder if it has true hot wash . Thank you for posting this.

MamaP - right fabric, wrong application. :) Just got back from the fabric store with several yards of a natural linen blend. Very nice. I'm going to make a few curtain panels for the big window in our living room that has needed something since, well, forever.

Alex, which fabric store did you go to? Vogue in Evanston is one of my favs

*sigh* I just went to the evil Joann. LOL. They had 20% off store wide today plus the fabric I wanted was already 50% off. Couldn't be passed up. But I am only a few miles from the Evanston border so I would love to check out Vogue for the next project. Thanks for the suggestion.

Lol! That's how I feel about it too. But sometimes you can't pass up their sales. I'm actually surprised they even had a linen blend, that's impressive.

@pink - doubt any has a true hot, but since you use the soup pot it really doesn't so much matter.

Lol Sin...I'm getting out of the soup pot business if I can. Its getting increasingly harder to carry. Actually I haven't did a dumpbthe soup pot in awhile now, I think once in several months. Just to heavy for me now. Lol

Mama P True hot wash Agitator Top Load

When you no longer want to keep the Roper going, and it should be easy and cheap to keep in good repair for many more years, and the time comes for a new Toploader take a look at the Fisher&Paykel. The Wash Smart model has a regular agitator and the Allergy cycle allows you to select true Tap Hot wash-5 levels, .plus auto, up to full tub. It has a selectable 2 hour soak cycle with intermittent agitation. Like most new machines it does have electronic controls but unplugging mine between uses and a surge suppressor on the outlet has so far given almost 15 years service without problems. Dadoes has had even longer good service from them. After your recent laundry irritations take some time to relax a bit, Sandy's nice gifts, and let your Roper get you back to your familiar routine. Did you get that check already?

They are supposed to deliver the check Wednesday when they pick up the washer..but if they don't than they arnt taking the washer. No I'm not rushing into anything, I'm using the Roper but I think the agitators dogs need changed. I don't want to put money into this if I don't have to so hopefully it keeps running lol.

Alex good luck with your sewing project I'm sure you will do a good job. I looked at linen at my Joanns..it was junk so good you found some that your pleased with. wish I could see well enough to sew, but I never was much good sewing. I'm fixing (lol@ fixing) to try to make Amiee some very very simple nightgowns out of sheets. I have a lot of old sheets from the 70's with crazy prints so I figured some summer nighties with a simple spaghitti straps. If I can figure it out I want to make her another simple one with a vintage muslin sheet trimed in soft lace all white. What she really really wants is a white nightgown like they wore around 1900 very simple from vintage muslin. So Alex when you get good at this I'll send you the muslin and lace trim and the measurments . Lol.

This is what Amiee wants..just the white part..think you can do it Alex

Just to say ... your Roper is well worth fixing even if some major parts such as the motor, transmission, or spin clutch came up needing replacement (or all of them!). The glitch would be if there's substantial rusting on the cabinet or top but even that would be reasonable under the circumstances to have refinished by an auto bodyshop. Unlikely there'll be any "modern" offerings to equal the reliability and design simplicity of those direct-drive Whirlys.

Dadoes...the Roper has no visable rust..summer before last I took it all apart and cleaned out mold..I seen no rust than..I do know the lid switch on the top needs replaced...the agitator seems loose. And agitation is weird now..it agitates like its on speed and gentle cycle agitation although a bit slower is still faster than it should be. I will keep this and work on it sometime this summer. Fun project. Lol

Mama - I have that exact same Singer Oil for .39 in my sewing machine cabinet!

Also, the white part that Aimee wants is a pinafore. I know this without digging back to my Little House days because I have a pinafore from Rough Linen that I wear almost daily. It's not cheap, but it's good linen and will last forever! I'm 5'2" and the petite works for me. I have white, but it comes in indigo (very pretty), black and gray too. Rough Linen Pinafore

Wow I want like everything on that website! The pinafore is 80$! Can't justify it, but it is so nice!

I say Alex should copy her pattern and sell us his version. Lol

You guys are in my head this morning. Seriously. Not 10 minutes ago I ordered the small/medium bathrobe. The one I wear every morning is terrycloth and is just too hot in the warmer months. Linen will be so nice.

OMGosh I didn't know she started making robes!

You're in danger, Debbi! Lock up that credit card! :)

For sure! You shouldn't tell me about these things!

Alex, you'll love the linen robe. I made one out of linen several years ago. It's cool and feels good against your skin, especially ironed with some Mary Ellen's fabric finish.