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    Old 03-25-2013, 07:24 AM
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    Beautiful, I love i!!!!!
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    Old 03-25-2013, 08:25 AM
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    Default My "New" Antique Singer 66 "Red Eye" Machine- Before and After Pictures!
    With a little research I found out my machine was made in Elizabeth, New Jersey around June 10, 1910! My machine is 103 years old! It's mounted in a "Parlor Cabinet".

    While I was cleaning the machine I couldn't help wonder who used this machine before. Young - Old - Male - Female - What Stories does it have to tell? Rest assured it will be well cared for so it can last another 103 years!.

    What a difference a little scrub and polish can do.

    I couldn't wait to try her out so I used cord and dental floss as a belt. It works! She sew beautifully! The stitches are well formed. I couldn't be happier.

    I ordered a new belt, bobbins, felt disks and rubber bobbin wheel for about $10 bucks
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    Old 03-25-2013, 08:48 AM
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    Good luck with your beauty. I wish I could be sew lucky, hope you have many years of sewing ahead on this beauty. Thnaks for sharing her with us.
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    She's absolutely gorgeous! I saw something on tv about mayonnaise taking out water rings???? Just googled it and apparently it is supposed to work.
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    Beautiful find! The ole gal is looking gorgeous in her polish. I love the cab. it came in, very very pretty. Your very lucky.
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    Old 03-25-2013, 10:36 AM
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    This machine is beautiful.
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    Old 03-25-2013, 11:39 AM
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    What a treasure! Beautiful cleanup job.
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    What an absolutely stunning find!
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    You were meant to find her! I've never seen such a beautiful cabinet! Amazing! You found a treasure!
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    Old 03-26-2013, 03:56 AM
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    Ok... now you've got to name this beauty!
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