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Oh, how delightful - thanks, MoZo! I was actually just looking at something similar, for any other vintage fans who might be reading: http://coutureallure.blogspot.com/. Looks like either great minds think alike (ours, the bloggers), or it's a night of synchronicity for vintage fashion ....
 
enjoyed the blog, Circe!

so, when are you going to start sewing?

MoZo
 
Just as soon as I can get my vintage-Singer savvy friend to come down from MA to teach me how to thread my machine and tell me if any parts need to be replaced! I figure I can teach myself most of the sewing bits from books (and, OH HOW I LONG TO). I keep having vintage shopping luck with things that need to be altered: see, this weekend's purchase of a hand-sewn raw red silk evening dress ... that zips just up to my waist, and no further. A nice corset back, and I figure it'll be well worth the $20 I spent on it ....
 
i keep visualizing the way them make bridal gowns adjustable with a lace up back. you could do that i'm betting with this red dress you just bought. any pictures?

MoZo
 
That's exactly what I'm hoping to do/have done! No pics, sadly - I bought it in person, and the husband is out of town, so he can't shoot me in it (though, when he comes back on Thursday, I'll see if he's willing). It would be fabulous if I could get it altered by mid-March: there's a conference I go to that always has a banquet, and this would be absolutely perfect.
 
Which model do you have, Circe? I could take some pics to show you how to thread it up step by step if you're in a hurry to get started, or see if I can find an instruction booklet for a similar model. I have a couple of vintage models and a modern Singer machine, and the basic design hasn't changed much over the years. I live fairly near Clydebank, where they were made and I've always loved them. Awesome machines, I wouldn't be without one!

ETA this might help?
http://www.singerco.com/resources/threading.html
 
Seriously? Thanks, Jen! I remember from the research I did right after I bought it that it's from the late 30's, early 40's - one of the "new-fangled" types with a motor, an electric light, and a knee-treadle instead of a foot-pedal. I still have my holiday tree stacked on top of the cabinet (in MARCH, I know - the hazards of metallic non-holiday looking trees!) but this is just the motivation I need to take it down. I'll post the specifics and some pics tomorrow!
 
Aha! You might be in luck - I have one in a walnut cabinet with a knee treadle. If it's even similar, I can probably 'talk' you through it, the machines haven't changed too much over the years.

ETA there's a pretty good chance mine could be the same - it's a model that was made for the American export market, and it was probably 'liberated' from the factory around about that time... :bigsmile:

I just checked - I have a 201k model, made in Clydebank. It was in production for nearly 40 years and was the most popular Singer ever. There's a good chance that you have one too. Failing that, I have a few more models wrapped and stored in the garage, but I don't know which ones they are without checking. (I don't get out much, do I?!).
 
ok, Circe, Jennifer has given you the motivation to move that tree off the cabinet and get the machine functioning. if its sit a long time, buy a small tin/bottle of oil and lubricate...not a lot. there should be online help for that also. i remember needing to do that periodically with my singer...years ago. i was never happy with my singer. my mother still has hers from the 40's though and never had problems with it. and my grandmother had the treadle type! i was the only one not happy with it. millions of women can't be wrong. i'm sure it was "user" error on my part. however, i've got a great Husqvarna Viking anniversary addition that was top of the middle of the line when i purchased it....and then i didn't use it for TEN YEARS. even after that it worked like a dream. i've got to get some space cleared out as i have some projects i want to do.

MoZo

ps i do hope you post some pictures of the red dress....
 
Actually, if it hasn't been used in a while, I'd have a repair engineer give it a little TLC. An oil and service, and a check for electrical safety. My Husqvarna is still working beautifully too, MZ. It's a lovely machine.
 
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