Sew-Classic Blog: Recent Comments

Comment on Inspecting Electrical Wires on a Classic, Vintage Sewing Machine

Sew-Classic — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 13:49:32 GMT

For parts queries, your best bet is to contact me directly. I get SO many spammers trying to post to the blog that I can't keep up with it. That part will only be available from a donor machine - NLA otherwise.

Comment on Singer Sewing Machine Light - Easy Way to Repair or Rewire

Sew-Classic — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 13:47:33 GMT

Perhaps the pin that holds it is stuck, missing or something is bent- you can take apart the assembly & clean, inspect and lubricae it. i don' have a utorial wriiten on this though- sorry.

Comment on Singer Sewing Machine Light - Easy Way to Repair or Rewire

Kathryn Follett — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 19:59:40 GMT

Love my Mom's 301. I have the #42 cabinet in excellent shape that she purchased. I need instructions on how to fix the pop out arm that holds the left side top when opened. It will not stay in. Love your site.

Comment on Inspecting Electrical Wires on a Classic, Vintage Sewing Machine

Zorba — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 23:19:28 GMT

I'm looking for a round, 2 pin electrical connector as used on an old National. Do you have any sources? I'm told it was called a "Chicago Connector". I have an inquiry in with Belden - the maker of the connector - but hold out little hope...

Comment on Refurbishing a Vintage Sewing Machine- What's That?

Tom Nelson — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 22:26:26 GMT

I'm refurbing a 201-2 and had a few questions on what you're using to clean the metal? I saw no WD-40 as a lube, but what are you using as a degreaser that isn't hurting the paint? I saw the motor shaft on yours and it looks a lot better than the one in mine. Not sure what you did to clean that one out. Mine works fine, but it's rather ugly and the wiring in there is getting a little old and flakey, still works fine but since I have it apart I figure I'll replace everything I can.
Thanks
Tom

Comment on Slanted Stitches? Why the Stitches Aren't Straight & What to do About It.

Karen Alexander — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 17:48:52 GMT

Other elements will also affect this "effect"... namely, the type of hook and it's position in relationship to the bobbin - for example, a horizontally mounted hook and bobbin case will form a slightly diffferent "look" to a vertically mounted case and hook...
Also...the thread twist can affect the look as well. These differences can be very subtle, or very pronounced - again depending on the other factors you mention above! It IS a fairlycomplicated process with many, MANY variables! I always take the two pieces of fabric, and spread them apart at the seam - if it's tight, then the stitch is good! After all, what a stitch "looks" like is only important on stitching that will "show" on the visible portion of the project. Good info. I really wish someone wouldcome up with an anmation of an oscillating hook as well as the rotary animation, which has been around for years!

Comment on Identify the Type of Feet for Your Sewing Machine

Sew-Classic — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 19:15:04 GMT

What adapter are you talking about?

Comment on Refurbishing the Singer 401 (401A)

Ray Revette — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 11:13:29 GMT

This is a very rich site for good help and direction dealing with Singer's greatest the 400 series sewing machine. I'm interested in how-to-do-it details on deep-cleaning the 401A. I've seen machines that look clean as if new and want to know how it is done safely.

Comment on I Really like it...But...

Nancy — Tue, 30 Nov 2010 02:36:36 GMT

Hi Jenny, I read your posts on Treadle-on, Wefixit and Vintage Singers. This is the first time I have looked at your blog. Your chair is just exactly like the 4 I found on the curb up here in North Dakota last summer. Here is what I did with mine.
http://2knitwits.blogspotcom/2009/11/kitchen-chairs.html
I agree with your idea to paint it too. However the black wouldn't go in my kitchen. I now have finished the three good chairs to match this one. I really liked the quilted seats.
Keep up the good work,
Nancy

Comment on Identify the Type of Feet for Your Sewing Machine

Kelsey — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 10:46:38 GMT

Will this adapter also allow me to use snap on feet on my screw type Kenmore? Or does it only work with certain brands of machines?