Another surprise!! You only live about 20 miles from me!!
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She is a BEAUTY.
Please don't toss her. If you do TOSS HER MY WAY. J J |
Originally Posted by Yooper32
The machine has what is called a "vibrating shuttle". It is the case that those bobbins go into and it is essential that it be in the bobbin race for the bobbins to go into. That race goes back and forth under the throat plate. The bobbins are replaceable, you can get them online, quite a few suppliers on Ebay.
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I have a 1881 Victor that I am restoring. The straight bobbins, belts, etc. are available at sewingmachinesplus.com.
I got really good service. Your machine head looks exactly like my mother's Singer #27 except for the decals. I love your machine. Just be patient in restoring. It takes a lot of time. I have to take my head all apart and clean inside. I can see the grime through the access hole. Billy's (Lost51) instructions have been invaluable. |
ask billy ,ask billy
he knows everything! |
[quote=Lucy90]Hi, I got this machine & cabinet from my son's girlfriend. Anyway I love the cabinet and will redo it but the sewing machine is really rusty and I don't know if fixable. Anyway anyone know what year it could be? When the sewing machine is down the front stays down and goes up when machine is put in place. Also a picture of some bobbins (I'm thinking they are bobbins) in drawer. Thanks & have a HAPPY EASTER[I know it looks rough but with a lot of tlc I think she can be brought back to life just be patient and keep working on cleaning and oiling then let the oil set for a couple of days check out the cords if any just a safety thing first,but no matter she would be a keeper in my home working or not.]
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Oh wow! I just bought one just like her on ebay what fun to get them back up and running. The site that one of the ladies suggested also has the manual on how to thread & oil and care for the machine as well as the history about her. Good luck with the restoration
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It is a Free machine and should work very well once restored. There are alot of supporters in the vintage machine shop that will help you along with Billy's tutorials. Glenn has one for the cabinets also.
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What a beautiful machine. Even if it doesn't sew, with a bit of TLC it will certainly be a showpiece.
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beautiful machine working or not
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