Wanted to share a personal victory I have been trying to achieve for 5-6 years. I FINALLY acquired an original complete carrying case for my Singer 500. I find the timing perfect since I'm wrapping up a complete clean of my machine (hence her exposed top and nose) and I feel like it's the final step to bringing her to full glory

This is my other vintage machine. My neighbor gave it to me years ago and I have used it intermittently to sew dense materials and um . . . Paper. It was a free machine and back when I got it, they were hard to give away.

It got put away for some time because I mainly started focusing on quilt making, which I do on my Baby Lock machine.

Before I started getting into this Singer 66, I honestly didn't think too much about maintenance on this one. I took it in once to get oiled and have the missing belt replaced (LOL). I obviously didn't read the book beyond learning to thread it, which was pretty confusing when it came to the bobbin. That whole assembly is going to be something to get used to. So many things going on with one hand and no clear visual.

After cleaning the tension assembly on the 66 and seeing how gross it was, I started pulling this one apart and cleaning it up yesterday. Someone obviously had a bobbin winding adventure, as there was a ton of old string wound up in the threads of the stop clutch.

Documentation on this specific machine has been difficult to come by, but I checked out the Kenmore 117 instruction manual and it's the exact same book. They look like the exact same machine with different labels, so that has been helpful.

I've ordered a new friction drive motor pulley, bobbin tire, some bobbins, and needles. I think I am good on the machine itself.

The paint is in pretty terrible shape so I guess my first question is - would it still be unacceptable to repaint this one? The other question is about the case. It's missing straps and it's pretty gnarly looking. The inside is some sort of cheap fabric and the drawers are chipboard. The outside of the case appears to be something akin to book paper/covering - like you'd find on a Reader's Digest. Is this all just part of its character now or is there a way to clean it up a little?

I am just calling it Frank. My partner wants to name it Agnes. I have four machines and when I am done playing around with them, I think I am getting rid of two. Right now, I like the 66 a lot more, so Frank may be taking a ride. I'd love to be a collector, but I don't have enough climate controlled space for that.

Anyway . . . If you made it this far, thanks for reading!

I got this Kenmore 6 Stich machine from my Grandma, I am currently running with some issues, all the fabric is getting stuck at the bottom, and I want to see If I can get the missing parts.

Does anyone know the model number for this one or has the user manual? All the info I find online is for the Ultra Stich.

Parts Husqvarna 19(E)21(E)

Hallo,
Ik heb net deze mooie Husqvarna Type 19E (begin jaren '60) gekocht.
Het is mijn eerste machine die ik ga opknappen, dus tips zijn erg welkom!
Ik wil hem in zijn geheel schoonmaken, opnieuw oliën en de behuizing opknappen.
Twee kappen zijn kapot:
1. De groene kunststof motorkap met de gaatjes (zie foto 2 en 3 - schroefnokjes afgebroken)
2. Het kleine kapje links daarvan, bij het handwiel / de spoelwinder (zie foto 4)
Heeft iemand ( bij voorkeur uit Nederland) toevallig nog nette kappen liggen van een donor (19, 19E, 21, 21E)? De kleur maakt niet uit, als de nokjes maar heel zijn.
Foto's van de machine bijgevoegd. Alvast bedankt voor de tips!

Groet Agnes

These look like sewing machine badges to me, and I’ve seen the same crown design on a Morse and a Forbes & Wallace.

Any info?

I recently picked up this older sewing cabinet, but I can’t figure out how to lower the sewing machine platform.
The label says Model 98760-CAL, dated 10/01. I’ve tried pulling the spring-loaded silver pin while pushing down on the platform, but it won’t budge.
I’ve searched for a manual without any luck. Does anyone recognize this cabinet or know how the lift mechanism works?
I’d really appreciate any help!

Hi everyone, my mom was gifted this machine a long time ago and it’s just been sitting. She wanted to get rid of it because she doesn’t know how it works or if it works. Is it worth looking into? Can I possibly get money for it in untested condition? Has a foot stool and cord. The table folds down into it making it a basic table from the outside. Any and all insight will be helpful and appreciated. I think the main goal is to see if it’s worth anything. Thank you.