div>Take a look at my ancient monstrocity!
Posted by robinlmccoy on December 1, 2008
This is my new toy courtesy of MIL. It is quite a monstrocity and I think it was her very first sewing machine. I feel very special that she trusts me with something that should surely be an antique or maybe she was just finding someone to pawn it off on…but either way I am very grateful for it! It only does a straight stitch, but who gives a flip right now?! NOT ME! And I need to find a replacement belt thingy for it that dry rotted. She said I should be able to find it easily at a store that carries sewing machine parts.
So, what does everyone think?
Jenny said
Ooooh, neat! It looks a lot like one hubby’s Mom has. I can’t wait to see some pretty sewing
Lauri said
Oh, man, I am so envious! Always wanted an ol’ time Singer sewing machine. My grandmother had one that I just loved to work on. Saw one for sale in Glennallen, Alsaska, but was so broke at the time. Oh well, someday…..lol
kate said
I have my Grandma’s old Singer- “the portable” electric that replaced her treadle machine. Bent hardwood case, cast iron, guilt wheat design. Works well. i’ve found that I can still replace the drive belt, but I haven’t had luck with the belt that works the bobbin winder, so I just work around it.
Congrats!
Bethany said
I have your machines cousin at home it’s a work horse! You can get the belts at walmart but if you are opposed to walmart try your local singer store.
Tammey said
Ohh, beautiful! Reminds me of my mother’s machine (a White). I think hers can only do a straight stitch also. Mine (another White, but a tad newer) will at least do a zig-zag, if nothing else. But whatever you do, make sure to buy a replacement belt that is bagged, not just hanging on the wall in open air; the unbagged ones will snap in a heartbeat because they’re dried out.
Jan said
This reminds me of my mother’s wonderful second hand electric sewing machine (c. 1050s) that could sew ruffles, blind hems, smock etc etc. She & I sewed clothes and toys with it for several years. At college I got a hand-turned Singer (c. 1908) which only did a straight stitch, but helped me make pants & even a suit. Loved it.