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    Old 06-09-2011, 10:20 AM
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    Originally Posted by jbj137
    QUESTION #1:
    What do you put on a FW case to make it
    shiny again???
    Mine is rather dull looking.

    QUESTION #2:
    Do FW use a specail needle or to the Universal
    ones fit it???
    J J
    The decals are pretty widely available-I did a google search and found them. I noticed that ebay also had them. I read on McCullom's site that you can use shoe polish to restore a case that just needs to be shined up, but this one was pretty bunged up (lots of duct tape, so I bought an ultra-seude in Joanne's home decorator fabrics section and stripped it down. Took me on a very intense search to find split-rivets to re attach the hardware. . .not widely available! There is a great site for restoration- http://www.sew2go.com/adfwrestoration.htm
    All sorts of info on the internet.
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    Old 06-09-2011, 10:31 AM
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    Thank you for all the great information! Have a great day!
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    Old 06-09-2011, 10:43 AM
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    Ooohhh, ain't she purdy? :P Happy sewing!
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    Old 06-09-2011, 11:20 AM
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    Good job
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    Old 06-09-2011, 01:57 PM
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    She really looked abused, and your hubby turned her into a beauty. What will you name her??
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    She's a beauty.
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    I saw her yesterday and you'd never know she was so chipped up. They did a wonderful job. Now I hear she's going on vacation after her make-over.
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    Awesome job!!
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    Old 06-09-2011, 03:32 PM
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    From an ugly duckling to a beautiful swan:) Congrats to you. Your husband did an outstanding job.
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    Wow DH is a keeper. He did a great job redoing you fw. It is beautiful.
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