Comments on: How to Rehab a Vintage Sewing Machine

By: Barbara hatcher

Barbara hatcher — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 09:59:43 +0000

I thhink you’re tips will help me with my vintage matchine. Will comment later thanks for tips

By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 19 Jul 2022 10:29:22 +0000

Hello, Ya’ll… I have three Singer’s, All Vintage that Sew Very Well. And, refurbished each one to Operate Correctly. Their Wonderful Sewing Machine’s.

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Tue, 08 Mar 2022 17:43:30 +0000

In reply to Phyllis R.

I realize this is YEARS late in coming, but since I’m reading it in 2022, I know others are as well. Thank you for speaking up to let others know what NOT to do when cleaning up an antique or vintage machine. I shudder to think how many lovely machines might have been ruined cosmetically had you not posted.
And just for informational purposes, there’s another excellent product which will unlock stuck gears and linkages. It’s called Free All and it works very well. The only downside is that people like yourself would have to use it outside (if at all) because it does have a yucky odor.
I’m glad to know there are others who care sincerely about our “grand old ladies” of sewing. My 301A and 201-2 thank you.

By: Deb

Deb — Wed, 04 Aug 2021 23:20:56 +0000

How is the cable (the wire) that is connected to th cover hooked to the machine cabinet on a 1900 New Home treadle machine? There is a small pice of wire cable left on the cover in the back of the old.wood cabinet
I am pretty sure it helps.hold up the machine when you lift it up
How do I fix this

By: Ann

Ann — Tue, 04 May 2021 14:48:11 +0000

This is horrible advice! Only sewing machine oil should be used to clean a sewing machine. Water based cleansers will remove the finish and decals.

By: Pat Kerns

Pat Kerns — Fri, 25 Dec 2020 21:26:01 +0000

Need to install belt on 221K I’ve purched
Belt

By: judy

judy — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 17:28:33 +0000

Help! I have a 1946 Singer treadle machine, the machine drops down into the table top. It is a long, long time since I used it and I can’t remember how to open the top and pop the machine up. Can anyone out there tell me how?
Thank you,
Judy

By: Judy

Judy — Tue, 10 Apr 2018 19:53:22 +0000

I had to soak the screw, used at the top right, in Catsup to get the stuff off it. Worked Great!

By: Barbara Lee

Barbara Lee — Mon, 09 Apr 2018 16:18:51 +0000

Love the advice and will use it. Thank you!

By: Leanne

Leanne — Sun, 26 Mar 2017 23:30:43 +0000

I was recently given – yes given – a 1922 Singer treadle machine. It was manufactured (based on the serial number) in Kilbowie Scotland in 1922. It is in excellent shape other than needing a new belt. I plan to take my machine to a repairman who has been working on vintage machines for 50+ years.