ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK? Choosing a Replacement Belt For Your Vintage Sewing Machine

[@WoodlandPoetry]

I remember when my grandmother's machine came back from the shop from being converted from a treadle to a knee pedal. She was a seamstress from the 1920s through the 1940s. I was especially glad to see this because I ordered a replacement belt for my Singer 185 J and got this orange toothy thing and thought I was sunk. Now I know all is well. Thank you so much!

[@briarrose5208]

I like nerdy history. :-) My grandfather electrified a treadle Singer for my grandma. I wish I had that machine today!

[@VintageSewingMachineGarage]

You and me both!

[@pamelaleitman9305]

Thank you for all the info. You helped me grease and get new wicks for my machine.

[@VintageSewingMachineGarage]

Great to hear!

[@mirthnoggin]

That was an interesting history lesson.

[@shannonbrown7488]

You commented that the person you used to purchase the vintage style belts from has retired. Any other resource you know of to get them now?

[@joycelondon1639]

Thanks for sharing Atlanta Ga USA helpful 👀 next time

[@michaelthompson9127]

Thanks I learned something new

[@VintageSewingMachineGarage]

Glad to help

[@pr0fessoro]

i have buyed a orange beld, put on my mashine and tested... about an year later, i need to sewing something and motor start spin, but the belt slips... then I saw that the belt started to fall apart... the orange belts are cheaper than blacks, the black belts are more durable...

[@JuanRodriguez-jn7zx]

Thanks

[@tjhypes]

Is sew-classic closed now? I tried looking for a belt for my Necchi 534FB and am having trouble finding the right lug belt for it.

[@VintageSewingMachineGarage]

Sadly yes. The owner retired and the business was closed. I miss it since I found it had a well laid out website for finding some of the items I needed.

[@tjhypes]

Ok. Thanks so much. And thank you for all the videos and tutorials. This has been my starting point as I've just gotten into restoring vintage machines in the past 6 months or so. I love learning something new every day and I love the history you share and your teaching style.

[@shawnhenderson5555]

Do you know how or where I can look to purchase a replacement belt for my Morse MZZ ? I’m lost and need some direction. Thank you so much

[@pamelaleitman9305]

Where do i get the black belt for my 128 k vintage machine.?

[@pamelaleitman9305]

How do I measure to buy the right size belt for my 128k sewing machine?

[@VintageSewingMachineGarage]

See my videos on belts for how to measure yours.

[@sammieoneil2328]

I have a Japanese clone. What size belt is best

[@edelancy1709]

If it is a bit large means what to do..

[@HoRNET_FPV]

I got a a Century anniversary too :) JC433267

[@BusyBeeInspector]

So can I cut a leather treadle belt to fit an electric motor?

[@VintageSewingMachineGarage]

No, I would not attempt that. Leather belts will be difficult to keep tension on an electric machine due to how they stretch. You can try pre-stretching in a pinch but you will likely be much happier buying a belt made for electric models.