120 years old!!! Antique Sewing machine White Rotary 9002

White Rotary 9002 ready for re-homing for more memories to be made! See this wonderful machine in action! CORRECTION~7mm-1mm stitch length not inches. For pricing visit our website!
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[@TheVelvetKitten]

It's fantastic! The red cord kills me! That foot pedal is so so good!

[@fixinstitchinmachines9217]

Thanks! We like to keep these machines classy and dress them up when and where we can!

[@user-wg5vj2bn3i]

I’m actually looking for advice. I have the White Rotary 9002-3. It’s a little rough and needs love. I have discovered that I love the process of cleaning, polishing, oiling, greasing, and repairing these old machines! I would like to know the best product to clean the outside of these machines aside from oil? Any help will be greatly appreciated as I grow my collection.

[@johncouture6752]

I like the warm glow of an incandescent

[@fixinstitchinmachines9217]

You know what, I also like that!! But not personally for sewing, for me brighter is better. But my favorite light source is fire like an old kerosene lamp! Such a warm inviting light! Makes me want a pot of chili cooked over the fireplace and a game of cards via kerosene lamp because the power went out on a winter day…….. I grew up in Montana and we made those days become fun days!

[@johncouture6752]

@@fixinstitchinmachines9217 absolutely brings it back to childhood memories

[@1953childstar]

The lamp is intended to become warm... They were designed to work as an "iron" to press a seam open..

[@deborahsmith5357]

What a beautiful machine! Thank you for sharing

[@bekesize]

Beautiful machine! What a lovely restoration and update! I love hearing the sounds of a sewing machine.

[@fixinstitchinmachines9217]

Thank you. Have you ever had the chance to listen to a treadle machine sew for a whiile? They are SO rhythmic! Feel free to ask questions or video ideas you would like to see!

[@bekesize]

@@fixinstitchinmachines9217 Actually, I haven’t heard a treadle machine. I would like to hear that. Now, in terms of video ideas…laughing, you may be sorry you asked…I am a teacher and always have too many ideas! You are a great teacher! You explain, name, and contextualize while demonstrating! You also do amazing work on restorations. I want EVERYONE to see this lovely little machine! I am thinking in this one video, you have so many KZbin shorts and/or TikTok’s as well as ASMR possibilities that might invite newcomers to the sewing world to your channel. Since the principles are the same for most machines, extracting ‘how to wind a bobbin’. ‘How to place a bobbin’, ‘how to thread your sewing machine’, would all make great Shorts and maybe pop your channel up on very common search queries by newbies. People who are beginning their journey into buying older machines might like to see extracts of ‘model numbers, where are they?’ ‘What makes this machine go?’, ‘what will it sew? Also in watching you stitch so smoothly, I wonder if it is possible to stitch…either…LIKE, COMMENT or SUBSCRIBE on a piece of fabric as the camera rolls…I couldn’t do it, but you made those curves so smoothly….maybe? I will stop here…oh wait…a sneak peek at ALL of the machines behind you may elicit specific requests for how to thread a particular machine or maybe that is just about my current addiction to seeing sewing machines! Asking questions seems to raise the likelihood of KZbin promotion, I always want to know what people are sewing with or how they first fell down the rabbit hole. Sorry for the long winded reply!

[@fixinstitchinmachines9217]

Those are great ideas! Thank you! We are here to brag about the fun machines we have or have used and share stories! The long replies are what make this trade FUN!!! My website has my business email if you ever have a specific question or problem I am happy to help whomever if possible.

[@brendyhoffmann5773]

I looove your office manager. Thank you for this information information, very helpful!

[@guymontana5338]

She’s kinda picky, but we love her anyway!!

[@tyreldalzell1489]

I love old machines like this

[@tammytatum7081]

Your repair of the foot controller is great. A very sympathetic restoration.

[@fixinstitchinmachines9217]

Thank you! These wonderful machines are due some respect for all the history and memories they helped make. Oh if they could talk!! Tell us about the happinesses of prom dresses and wedding dresses or quilts to be given to loved ones. Or first clothes for new infants….. all the happy times it could tell us about! I try to follow the principle of kintsugi, though that is a true art form in itself, the idea of taking a broken something and turn that bit of broken into history and beauty is just a wonderful idea to me!

[@elizabethclaiborne6461]

Oooh! So beautiful! Whites are under appreciated, this is a beautiful, tasteful answer to all those florid Singer decals. Thanks for showing it off.

[@fixinstitchinmachines9217]

Yes they are! Fantastic machine. This machine is also for sale! I hope to work on a bronze version of this machine someday! I have seen pictures but not in person yet. Thank you for your kind words!

[@deborahb.gerken5837]

Beautiful !! I have my Grandma's original pedal Singer machine that I learned to sew on. When I decided to go into a travel trailer off-grid living style I was so happy I had decided to keep it. It's so cool!! Love it and oh, the memories are really great!

[@fixinstitchinmachines9217]

Those machines are AMAZING! I have the handle on this one so it can be used without without power. Did you know you can set up your treadle sewing machine to be able to embroider!?! Which model do you have? If you go to my website (found on my about page) send me a picture of the serial number and I can find out some interesting facts about your sewing machine!

[@ronalddevine9587]

You just can't do better than a vintage sewing machine. Kenmore, Singer, White, American, British, or Japanese. They sew through anything (within reason).

[@fixinstitchinmachines9217]

Add the correct pressure foot, correct needle, tension, pressure foot pressure and you can sew through more things than people realize. Your absolutely correct, they will sew through just about anything!!!

[@mackintosh7683]

So pretty oh my gosh whyd we ever stop making things with such detail 😭 I recently got a mason rotary so I'm looking for good videos on white machines. I appreciate you!

[@fixinstitchinmachines9217]

You're more than welcome to send pictures to my website and get advice on specific things! I am always happy to help. If the problem is a bigger or time consuming problem I can even arrange a paid scheduled video chat to guide you through the repair. I hope you have a grand week and welcome to the FSM family!

[@dm4859]

We inherited my husband's grandma's White machine with the original instruction book, and it seems like every accessory possible, in a cabinet. Needs a new cord. I am going to love it, I think, over all the new and old ones we have around here.

[@fixinstitchinmachines9217]

Nice! I really enjoy a family heritage machine! The stories they could tell! A true memory maker! If your White is similar to this one, you can choose to ship me the motor and light and foot control and I can re-wire it for you. My website is FixinStitchinMachines.com

[@ThimbleBook]

That is such a lovely machine. 😀

[@barbaratrammell3138]

Lovely machine!

[@snickerbuckle]

I found one of these machines in a Martha Washington cabinet early in my vintage machine collection journey. I had no idea they were so sought after by collectors. Yours is the first video I’ve seen that really shows how to thread it. I need a new friction motor pulley though.

[@fixinstitchinmachines9217]

WOW!! Please send me pictures of that; I want to see what a Martha Washington cabinet is!! I haven’t seen one before!! I can help with that. Send me an email through my website and I will let you know what options are available. My website link is in my about page.

[@fixinstitchinmachines9217]

Those friction pulleys aren’t expensive. I sell them and you can get them on Amazon. That said however, this guy has my favorite solution!!! This solution is a bit costly, but if your a frequent sewer with this type of machine it is totally worth the cost!!! I put the link to his video below. Watch both parts of it! It is an AMAZING difference!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZC0mmaZlslriqM

[@lacyjason4ever]

Pretty 😍

[@wandaroach765]

Really liked the content of your Chanel. 👍

[@fixinstitchinmachines9217]

Thanks Wanda!

[@sheldoncooper6230]

Awesome looking machine! I recently picked up a white 77mg and you have inspired me to get it serviced and start using it to sew. Looking forward to your future videos.

[@fixinstitchinmachines9217]

Congrats! Those are neat machines! Feel free to go to my website and send pictures and questions if you need help! I hope you have a grand day!

[@DJ-rx5lz]

Gorgeous machine. I think I had a White once but that one is really sweet

[@fixinstitchinmachines9217]

Thank you for the compliment! White made some nice machines. Feel free to ask questions or video ideas you would like to see!

[@SewingMachineRehab]

Beautiful job! I learned something and was entertained. I look forward to your next video 😊

[@fixinstitchinmachines9217]

Hopefully it will be posted soon. The film work is done. The editing….. anyway soon!!! Thanks for your encouraging words! Your channel is pretty cool! I subscribed to you! What can I say; I am a sewing machine nerd!!! 😎

[@SewingMachineRehab]

@@fixinstitchinmachines9217 You don't have to explain yourself to me, I'm a full blown sewing machine nerd myself! Editing is my least favorite part, I just want to fix them!

[@fixinstitchinmachines9217]

How many do you have? I am somewhere around 40…..!

[@fixinstitchinmachines9217]

@@SewingMachineRehab What do you use to edit? At the moment I use my phone as thats what I have to work with.

[@SewingMachineRehab]

@@fixinstitchinmachines9217 I shoot the video on my phone, I have a Nikon D3300 but I don't like the autofocus feature, it just isn't as good as the video my iPhone can take. I have been editing with iMovie but just switched to Final Cut Pro, mainly because my husband bought it for me. Have to say though, I am really liking it! My biggest hurdle is finding time to shoot video at this stage of my life :) iMovie is free and not that hard to learn...if you can access it I would definitely recommend it. You have the most options with it if you have a iMac, not as many features if you run it on your phone or iPad. Hope that helps!

[@jessiebaillargeon4191]

I love the spool of thread being used as a handle that is so very cool

[@fixinstitchinmachines9217]

Thank you! I wish I could take credit for the idea….. but it was Gino’s from Sew Much Hope! Neat guy to have been able to work with!

[@jessiebaillargeon4191]

I loved it I thought it was cool if I still had my Facebook I would share the video cuz I think it would be great for people who have arthritic hands and awesome that you're not taking credit for a really cool idea I think that's really cool well whoever's idea it is awesome

[@fixinstitchinmachines9217]

Gino has been doing it for years! He is a super neat guy. I learned a lot from him! This is him! Check him out and subscribe and tell all your friends about the great work he does!! kzbin.info/www/bejne/omjOfqedfdCrq7c I am proud to call him a friend! And even prouder to share his channel!

[@devinabby]

I have this very same machine. It’s 9002 the machine will will turn to thread the bobbin, but it will not turn to sew

[@Tradesman1156]

Nice machine, like your channel, not a fan of the crank handle. If that spool breaks, you'll poke your eye out kid! Plus looks hokey, and if it hits your hand, its gonna leave a mark! Maybe you can get a wood handle with a metal bushing in it and a shorter bolt and handle. Easily removeable would be good too! looks dangerous flying around at high speed!

[@fixinstitchinmachines9217]

I completely agree. It is just a bolt and can be removed and will be for shipping. The spool is also a 100 year old-ish wooden thread spool. I am hoping to get a lathe at some point to make a more hand friendly wooden handle. I will always keep them easily removable. Some of the old wooden spools were made out of better woods like that particular one. No, I don’t know the wood species, I can just see the tight grain. Gino from Sew Much Hope does these kinds of changes to these machines. They work for many many years with it just being an old thread spool. So for now, its the best I personally can offer. I have never owned or operated a lathe, but I am sure a simple handle will be within a beginner’s ability. The length of the handle does look long, but when you leave a single rotation for a single stitch it’s easier to use long. When the machine can take one, I install a gear ratio handle that makes 3 stitches to one turn. Maybe you know of a cheap source for pre-made wooden handles that look better and will hold up? Getting bolts or whatever is the easy part. Though I like the look personally, a proper shaped handle would look better in my opinion also. And will make the hand crank stitching probably a little more ergonomic to use. Thanks very much for the feed back!!!

[@strayblackcatsmeow]

The Embossed 31 is circa 1934 ~ 1940 not 1902. There should be a copyright on the last page of the manual. They were available in iron or bronze with bronze less common. The 2009 is most likely just a cast ID. They do look really nice though. I'm working on a plain Jane, no frills White made Kenmore model 10, also 1934. I believe the first motors were 1927. Prior to that, just hand crank and treadle.

[@fixinstitchinmachines9217]

I am a good repair man. But I am no historical genius…. I love delving into the history of these old machines! I could be wrong but this is where I got my information to date this machine. www.fiddlebase.com/american-machines/white-sewing-machine-company/dating-identifying-white-sewing-machines/ a little more than 1/2 way down; it shows the embossed machines at 1902. If you Google White Rotary model 31 you get smooth machines with the gold decals. If you Google White Rotary model 9002 you get the embossed ones. If you keep going under Google images you get a little of both…. Also the same when on eBay for buying parts, you get different parts for the 2 model numbers 31 and 9002. As far as electric motors first on sewing machines, Singer did that in 1889. Since White started (1860’s I believe) just a few years prior to Singer putting out the electric sewing machine and that for a while White was 2nd in place to Singer in sewing machine sells I would like to think that they too would be selling an electric motor driven sewing machine. The models that fell under the White Rotary category were being made in the 1890’s to the 1950’s. In 1960’s Husqvarna-Viking bought White. So its a bit of a tangled mess to be sure the date. The 1902 and it being a model 9002 was the best I could find. The manual I have says book No.31 of which ismacs.net doesn’t even have a copy of, so I did my best; but I would like to know more!! Learning I was wrong or right is always a good thing as far as I am concerned. I did find a list of model numbers and 9002 was not on that list but that list was not exhaustive of all the models that came under the White Rotary category. So though I might appear to sound confident in the 1902 dating I am quite certain it is obvious that there is definite room for improvement! PLEASE PLEASE send me any links as I love reading and learning more!! Thank you!

[@fixinstitchinmachines9217]

Also if it helps the serial number of this particular machine is 31X20783

[@6thmichcav262]

It’s possible the machine is 1902, but that flywheel is for an electric machine. The pre electric machines had spoked wheels. I have the exact same machine that is electrified with a spoked wheel, and my grandmother bought it in 1926. So, she must have gotten a transitional machine. In any case, the White rotaries are fantastic, and this particular embossed model is my favorite. Thanks for posting!

[@antoniocarlos5955]

Trabalho genial parabéns

[@jill552]

Machine sounds amazing. Don’t care for the spool hand crank.

[@fixinstitchinmachines9217]

The spool hand crank is just to allow you to sew either way and it certainly can be removed. I hope to eventually get a lathe and make some custom handles that are much cooler!

[@ronaldcamacho9458]

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[@Olga13.03.]

Всё прекрасно: машина, котик и автор👍💯

[@fixinstitchinmachines9217]

Thank you very much for the compliments! I appreciate you watching and subscribing! I hope you will enjoy more of our content that is coming in the very near future!! I hope you have a grand day!

[@Texadan1959]

Jamin, Thank you for the tutorial. I have the same kind of machine right here and I just started working on it. I got it all loosened up and it sings like a hummingbird. It has already the light and motor installed. However no foot pedal. It does still have the original cloth covered cord. I plan on replacing it later but right now its still in good shape. I would really like to install a foot pedal. Where do I need to look for the pedal? It does have the knee control in the cabinet. The cabinet needs alotta work but I hate to trash it. Let me know if you can give me some advice. Thank You and I appreciate it.

[@fixinstitchinmachines9217]

If your looking for an original, with some patience you can find one on eBay. Otherwise just about any foot control will operate the machine. Yes!! I can help with cabinet re-finishing questions! I do sympathetic restorations!

[@PibbleMom297]

OMG! That's a beauty! Did you sell it? A few years ago I saw the same model plated in copper - it was one of the most beautiful machines I've every seen. I also saw one in white bronze and then I didn't know which was more elegant, the copper or the bronze. You've made this a masterpiece. have my mother's model 77, also a black Godzilla finish. I can keep it clean, but have no idea how to make it shine - how did you do that if I may ask?

[@fixinstitchinmachines9217]

This wonderful “memory maker” is still for sale! $780 end of year clearance will include free shipping and 20% off the price!!! Someone took the time to copper plate one??!!!!! Wow!! If you have pictures I would love for you to send me them please!!! My website has my business email. This one is painted. I simply washed it with a paint brush and some dish soap. Then rinsed it and pressure air dried it. The trick is getting it really clean and you have to scrub it and rinse the dirty residue off repeatedly. But having an air compressor to dry it off with really helps because you can clean those little crevices completely out of dust and debris!

[@PibbleMom297]

@@fixinstitchinmachines9217 If I had that kind of money available I'd buy it in an instant. Sadly, I don't (sigh!) But painting this one; how brilliantly simple! It looks exquisite. Before sending this, I spent a while looking for that copper machine. I haven't found it yet, but I'm still hopeful. I did find a photo of a machine much like the one listed as "white bronze". It's not the same listing but the color is exact. I'll send it to you if you tell me how/where. Thanks for the info on cleaning and drying. I can use that to make my mother's machine look beautiful too. Did you use a stiff paintbrush or a softer one. Artist's or housepainter's? Love your cat! We have two cats and one large lovey-dovey female dog who's thoroughly intimidated by our male kitty.

[@PibbleMom297]

P.S. Duh! Just noted that I can send photo to your website email - will do.

[@fixinstitchinmachines9217]

@@PibbleMom297 Well I will definitely keep my eyes open for those pictures! I dont know how far away you are…. Shipping might cause an issue, but email me and maybe we can make a deal on this beautiful White Rotary!!??

[@fixinstitchinmachines9217]

@@PibbleMom297I would love to see the pic of your machines! Also just to clarify I wanted to say that I simply used a paint brush as a cleaning tool. I did not paint this machine. Just a good soft bristle brush to get into all the crevices!

[@rexphiles]

Gorgeous machine, but where the heck did you find such a gorgeous tricot?! I’ve only seen it in white, beige, or black.

[@fixinstitchinmachines9217]

I have yards of it! I use it as a "truther" because sewing on it can be tricky; it let's me know right away that I have made the adjustments correctly or not! But I bought it on Amazon. I usually buy enough for about 2 years at a time for the shop. I'm sorry I don't remember the price, but I know it wasn't expensive!

[@kevinv2302]

Nice machine... We have our grandmothers white sewing machine from 1931, it still works great. I want to replace and upgrade the power cord because the original cord is dry rotted. I removed the plug end and it has two black wires, one of them has white specs on it and was wondering if the black wire with white specs is the neutral or hot conductor.

[@fixinstitchinmachines9217]

So you are asking about polarity. In 1931 they built stuff so that it didn't matter. However, if it was on my bench, yes I would use that as long as the white spots were for certain a part of the sheathing and not mold or fungus. If the outside wire's sheathing is rotting and falling off; then the same is happening INSIDE your motor housing and other points of junctions. The build-able plug systems they used back then ect. If your grandma's machine is similar to this one in the video; you can remove the motor, lamp, and foot control and send them to me and I can re-wire the system for you. I recently did exactly that for another subscriber here on YT. That way she didn't need to send me the whole machine. I have many color choices available for the cord! And different types of plug ends! Feel free to get my phone # from my website and we can talk! FixinStitchinMachines.com

[@kevinv2302]

@@fixinstitchinmachines9217 Thank you for the reply. Yes, her machine is a White series 77, I believe it was manufactured in 1931 according to the date on the owners manual. The electrical system appears to be in good shape, the main power cord was my main concern, the outer layer was a tad bit dry rotted. I did replace the power cord with one that has a ground wire. It doesn't have a foot pedal, this model has the pedal / knee lever. The machine has the built in wood cabinet with drawers. I cleaned it up and oiled all of the moving parts down, it still looks and works great. I will keep your info on file, and if we are ever in need of any repairs, I will most definitely reach out to you. By the looks of it, you do fantastic work. Thanks again.!

[@IShamlian]

Please show how to reverse stitches on this machine

[@florvelez12]

Hola gracias por el contenido.me gustaria saber que aguja usa.yo tengo una maquina del 1927 y la aguja de la maquina normal es ancha y no cabe

[@fixinstitchinmachines9217]

Hello!! I am happy to help! I need to know the exact make and model of your machine. A picture is also helpful. Each machine can require a specific needle type. Especially from that time era. Please contact me through my website. FixinStitchinMachines.com

[@marisolvelazquez930]

Recientemente encontré una featherweight muy barata, pero le faltan algunas piezas y limpiarla/restaurarla.. costaría mucho una restauracion??

[@fixinstitchinmachines9217]

It would depend on what is missing. I am happy to help you! Send me an email through my website and send me pictures and that will make it easier for me to help you. FixinStitchinMachines.com. Thank you!

[@sandrawilkerson1298]

There is a part behind the balance wheel that lays up against it. I have this machine and that part is gone. It’s black rubber like the bobbin winder. Can you tell me how I can replace the rubber ring?

[@fixinstitchinmachines9217]

The rubber ring is called a pulley. Its a whole piece, not just a rubber replacement like a bobbin winder. If you take it off and get the diameter of the motor shaft, then you can order a replacement either on Amazon, order one from a local to you shop, or you can call or email me and I can send one to you. They are usually about $13.00 plus shipping from me; I would have to know the diameter of your personal motor shaft to know pricing for sure.

[@gergemall]

Beautiful. I want to find one,

[@fixinstitchinmachines9217]

Thank you! This one is still available for purchase! Normally $725 but this is part of my sale! $650 anywhere in the 48 states shipping included!

[@jennifersetser9091]

I have found several here in Michigan…two at St. Vincent’s …I have kept one ..in a lovely cherry cabinet. Check your local goodwill,St. vs,and market place! Usually sell for $30-80 dollars.

[@dixiehornback2304]

I have a White treadle machine . Should the model number be on the bottom and can I set it to be a hand crank machine?

[@fixinstitchinmachines9217]

On this machine, the 9002 was cast right into the base. Its underneath. Every manufacture put their model numbers in different places and in different ways. Some were stickers or placards riveted on. Location seems to vary almost by model! Usually, model numbers are on the bottom or back. Your welcome to go to my website and send me pictures and I can help you with parts too if any are needed.

[@anyakotlar6680]

Hi, What is the stitch length? On video, you said that it can make up to 1 stitch per inch which is like 25 mm.

[@fixinstitchinmachines9217]

On the stitch length lever it shows 1-7. 1, is stitches right next to each other. 7, is 7mm long stitches. Some call it 7 stitches per inch. But White was originally a European company, so it would be in mm. If a person needed to do a basting stitch or about one stitch per inch 25mm, then you would need to lift the pressure foot off the fabric, move it to the next stitch point and make one stitch. And repeat until all your basting stitches were completed.

[@stonecrestquilt]

Is the wooden spool on the end to make it a hand crank?

[@fixinstitchinmachines9217]

It is removable, but it allows the sewer to use either the motor or as a hand crank! It is an efficient way of allowing the machine to be used under different circumstances. Whether the power is out, either temporary or for a long time. This machine is ready to do what is needed!

[@stonecrestquilt]

@@fixinstitchinmachines9217 I have a couple hand cranks. I like how you did yours too but did you have to drill out a hole or attach it another way? I have so many machines so using your method for a couple would be fun! :)

[@fixinstitchinmachines9217]

Yes a hole was drilled into the hand wheel. Its best if you have a drill press to do this on as frequently there is no flat spot to start the hole. Then too you can be a bit more precise with where you want the hole too! If your doing this, verify that the nut closest to the machine will not hit anything as it goes around!! The old wooden spools make for a quick handle. But I am hoping to get a lathe at some point and make my own handles, or find a source for pre-made wooden handles that are a better more ergonomically friendly to use.

[@dixiehornback2304]

Could you recommend a place where I can get parts for my machine?

[@fixinstitchinmachines9217]

Sure! You can get as hold of me via email or phone from my website. I am happy to help you find what your looking for. I carry a fair amount of parts in my inventory, and have access to 1000’s more. Send me a make and model and a picture of what you need or the part that is missing. If its one of these older type machines like what’s in my video, then your best bet is eBay and looking for a used part. I hope that helps! I also have a collection of over 40 machines for sale so I may have a working model or a parts machine, of what your looking for!

[@hobbyists-habits]

Howdy there! I recently found one of these in my local dumpster and am hoping to restore it! Where did you get your information about it? I've been searching around three weeks but haven't found anything. All my wires are shot and need to be replaced too. . . Where can I buy the vintage styled cords? Please and thank you for reading! 😀

[@fixinstitchinmachines9217]

Hello Starfire Carkey! I am glad you enjoyed my video. I am even happier to hear you want to rejuvenate a machine! I have my own repair shop in East Tennessee. If you look on my about page you will find my website address and I can help you out with your color choice & lengths required. Please send pictures of whatever specific questions you may have. Happy to help you out!

[@hobbyists-habits]

@@fixinstitchinmachines9217 Wonderful and thank you! I shall send one out in the next couple of days!

[@fixinstitchinmachines9217]

How’s your restoration you and your dad are doing together? I am here if you run into troubles; and mostly I think you have it handled, but I am excited to see it finished!!!

[@hobbyists-habits]

@@fixinstitchinmachines9217 We just got the new cables from a local shop and will be rewiring it soon. Machine has been cleaned up but the desk still needs to be redone.

[@fixinstitchinmachines9217]

Fantastic! Its a bit of work when you dont do it all the time, but it makes me proud of people when they want to try and do new things! So good job! I hope you’ll send me pictures soon of it sewing wonderfully! If it was made about the same time frame as mine in the video, I would say 1902 is a fair guess for when it was built, and the only thing it needs is some new wires, a light bulb and some stain on the cabinet. That speaks for the quality these were made with. I hope it becomes an heirloom that you and your dad will one day hand down to your own kids and keep the sewing fever alive! I hope you have a grand day!!!

[@bnmmbnmm829]

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[@fixinstitchinmachines9217]

Its for sell on my website! You can find my website in my about section. FixinStitchinMachines.com

[@devinabby]

Handbell will not turn to sew

[@LandoH134]

The machine looks like its from the 20s i am so confused

[@fixinstitchinmachines9217]

It does have a neat style that goes well with the style of the ‘20’s doesn’t it!! But yep it was made 1902! Such style and workmanship from those days! True artisans! I sometimes wish my skills were arty rather than repairs, but I take great honor in being a part of the history of these machines to keep them creating family memories and heritages! Keep on the look out for a HUGE rejuvenation job we will be posting soon. Its a treadle machine I have been honored with making beautiful again. My client’s grandmother taught her to sew on this machine. Its why I haven’t posted in some time since this is a big project that needs a lot of attention!

[@strayblackcatsmeow]

Model 31's are mid 30s. The standard 31 is smooth and rounded. The embossed are special made in iron or bronze.

[@fixinstitchinmachines9217]

I wish this one was bronze! I have seen pictures that looked like copper! Stunning machines. Some day one will come across my bench!

[@1AEROSOL.1PUFF]

I BOUGHT A SINGER TREADLE MACHINE FOR THE IRON BASE $95. HOWEVER I WOULD LIKE TO REUPHOLSTER MY CHAIRS AND FOUND OUT THE MACHINE WAS MADE IN 1888, SO I WILL KEEP THE SINGER TREADLE AND USE IT FOR MY CHAIRS 🫖

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Nice find! Did you get the machine sewing? It certainly will sew upholstery weight fabric! If you need any help, a belt or other parts your welcome to contact me through my website! I am always happy to help make these machines keep going! If you send me the serial number I can tell you more about your machine if you want to know more about it? Sometimes with older treadles finding the right needle can be hard. But I am assuming this machine is a shuttle machine, and with those you can usually just pull the needle down out of the needle clamp just a bit and make a different needle work. On occasion I have gotten a longer than it should be needle and cut the back a bit shorter to make it work. I sell rubber treadle belts and they make machines operate extra smooth!