This is just an announcement to let you guys know that it looks like I am going into the parts business. I know there are a lot of you that are doing so well with my tutorials and are refurbishing your machines but are still needing parts for them.

I normally have lots of parts laying around that I normally use for my service work but this is something that someone and I came up with and I think it might do well. I would of course supply for all makes of vintage sewing machines but what would you guys like to see in a parts house? What are your most wanted items.

Lets put our heads together and just see what the perfect parts store would carry and I can use this for the basis of being able to provide for my customers.

Oh and I know that new vintage sewing machines are high on the list but I am not sure my suppliers can get those for me maybe the new model 15's...... ;)

Billy

I need a motor for an old rotary Graybar. Goodness only knows how I could possibly get inside the head of the machine. (The motor is inside, not conviently on the outside like the Singers).

That's great Lostn51!

I've been searching for a quarter inch foot for my old kenmore 158.1802 and possibly a walking foot & ruffler. I also am in need of light bulbs!

If you can run across any feet for an old pfaff 260 and the color- stitch wheel.

Alright sounds like we are getting an idea of parts I need to carry. I have 6 different suppliers that I use and I can get almost anything along with me fixing to buy out a couple of OSMG's so I should have some parts to work with.

If you have any request for parts right now just PM me and we can go from there. But on this thread I am just curious what your ultimate parts store/service center would carry for the vintage machines.

Billy

belts, light bulbs, bobbin tires... oh, yeah, my kingston needs a cover for the light--keep burning my knuckles and arm on the bulb... I'll pm you but I just thought maybe that happens to others also. :lol:

Feet for non singer treadle machines, and needles and bobbins :D

I think belts will be the most commonly needed item.

Belts, light bulbs, bumper tires, rubber feet for the bottom of machines. parts that usually don't fare so well in storage. Let's face it, most of theses machines have been sitting for years before we discover them.

Also I think parts that might go missing over time. presser feet, power cords, foot controls.

Hard to find needles, VS bobbins, slid plates.
I'm looking for Davis NVF bobbins, as I only have one - annoying in the middle of a quilt to have to change the bobbin... The davis is in my avatar.

I think some feed dogs...bobbin slide plates...pretty much all the chrome parts that could be rusty on some of the old machines.

I need the "desk" thingy that goes on the arm of an old Singer 6512......I got it at Goodwill for $15.00, it sews, but is doenst have the table and I really prefer using one.

slide plates...(I need two for my Damascus machines) shuttles, bobbins, needles...

I would love to find cams (seam formers) for my Husqvarna Viking 21. These are not the same cams as those that fit on the later Vikings which are fairly easy to find. I have two "C" cams but would love to get an "A", "B", "D" and "E" or any of the variations on these such as "A1", "A2", etc. I can also use an extra bobbin case, hook, bobbins, etc. I had a really tough time getting the belts at a reasonable price but finally found a repair shop in PA that had some. I know that there are not as many vintage Viking owners here on the QB but if you come across any of these parts it would be wonderful! Thanks!

Hi Billy, I have 2 Singer featherweights in need of parts. The one is from the 30's with the art deco plate but it looks like someone replaced the cord with a piece from a brown extension cord and I am afraid of an electrical disaster if I try to sew on it. The other is from the 50's, light color, and needs a bobbin and spool holder.

I bought them both on ebay (NEVER AGAIN!!), my apology to all the good people on ebay. Please reply to me if you can help and I will PM you whatever information you need for parts.

Longarm

Billy, this is wonderful! I could use a case for my Featherweight, and am always looking for attachments.

Also based on my past experience, bobbin winders! lol.

oooh! I have a White 3355 that I would love to get cams for.

Billy, I acquired a small Stitchmaster in a small cabinet. It was made in 1961 (in Japan). I have never plugged it in to see if it runs, but it's missing its bobbin case (& bobbins) as well as any and all other loose parts. I did a Stitchmaster search and they are manufactured in the UK (doing well, apparently). They did not respond to my e-mail and I've had no luck finding info. about it. I'd be interested in having the bobbin case + at least 1 bobbin, if possible.

I could use either a case for my featherweight or two new latches. Also, neeedles fot the same machine.

I can't think of anything I need right now, but it is great to know that you are trying to meet our needs for these lovely old ladies! ( I mean, our machines, of course!)

But, I probably could use a new case, a black one, for my FW. I have a green one and the handle broke.

I have a 1954 Singer Model 306W in a cabinet. It has a 3 pin terminal power connection but it didn't have the power cord when I bought it. I found a bunch of numbers on line (W1561910, 190613-19021, BA3-8) and I think one of them is the part number but I have never been able to find the part. If you had one of could get one I would sure like to buy it!

I think you will find a strong market for vintage parts out there. Especially for those of us living in smaller communities and rural areas with no access to reputable sewing machine repair shops. Please let me know if you have this part of if you know where I can find it. Thanks so much and good luck with your venture!

Hi All, I am happy to see there is an interest for parts for our vintage machines and I am going ahead with the expansion into the vintage sewing machine parts.

All of the parts that you all have mentioned including the FW cases I can get or I have here already. I already submitted my usual stock order for the service end but I am making a huge one for the parts store. I will submit it at the end of the week so if you need anything PM me and I can include it also.

I will have a catalog printed up for my business eventually but for right now I will have a 3 or 4 page flyer that will show what all I carry once I get the parts in house.

Billy

Billy, I have a 1954 Singer in a table but it didn't have a power cord. It take a 3 pin. Can you get this for me?

Just read your vintage sewing machine parts blog and wanted to know if you would also have older sewing machine accesories; because I have some older stuff and do not know what to do with it. I have even thought about throwing it out. I sure hope someone can use them will sell them cheap. Will post pictures a little later; as soon as I get some help doing so.

tjb

Belts, bobbins, bobbin cases, needles, lightbulbs, power cords, presser feet, walking foot, quilting foot, motor lube, machine oil and manules are all the things I have have to buy in the last 3 months. Oh, and you just got me the tension disc assembly for my 501A. And those little rubber feet. I've had to replace six machines worth this month.

Thanks for having a parts store. You have no idea how fustraiting it is for the Sew & Vac repair shop guy to inform you that he can't get any parts for you because thoses old machines are really not being used any more and I should really invest in one of the new modern machines. :evil:

Billy,
I just went to a big indoor yard sale and I found some old vintage sewing machine parts. They are Greist sewing machine attachments. I have 4 boxes full of attachemnet. If you are interested let me know.

I need a 4th inch foot and a walking foot for my older New Home which I bought new in 1973. Just love the way it sews.

I have two FW and need a couple of things, I need a handle for a FW case. The handle on one of mine is broken into. I also a couple of latches for the cases

Hi Billy,
I need a bobbin winder hook thingy that fits on the machine bed near the hand wheel for a White Family Rotary machine. I was missing when I purchased the machine and would like to replace it. The thread comes from the spool, down into this thing (that's missing) and then up to the bobbin. I apologize for not knowing the correct name of the part but I feel that you know exactly what I am talking about. If you come across one I would be grateful! Also it would be nice in your parts store if you included treadle belts. OH! And I could really use a 99K case! Heidi

wow this sounds like a great idea

How wonderful. Slide plate for treadle machine and needles.

Hi! I am interested in a knee rod controller or knee lever for my Singer 99-13. I would be thrilled if I could get one
Thanks!
Iquilter

I need bobbins for my featherweight and needles for the industrial machine (70's vintage).

Also I know of a 'little ole man' (in his 90s) with a 'garage full'. If you would like to contact him, I'll get my coworker to give me the contact info. Apparently he was the long time repair person for the local sewing factory before it closed, and everyone in town brought him their old machines to refurbish or use for parts as appropriate. He worked on a couple of machines for me before he completely got out of doing it...charged me $15 for the one that was not stitching correctly and $17.50 for the one that needed the motor replaced!

Just got a Signer 201.... I know I will need some parts! lol

Ooops Singer.... {grin}

My significant other has caught the vintage machine bug! Came home Saturday with a yard sale find -- a 1941 Singer Model 66-16(?). Based on what this machine needs, and what I've seen others ask for on this Board, we need:
- method of determining the exact model number (i.e., the Singer site only gave us the "66" but our search for a manual shows variations of this model)
- rubber belts (bobbin winder and main one)
- sliding bobbin plate
- machine manual (managed to find one online but a long search! Also, all the manuals feature the same black picture of the machine where the details of what the arrow is pointing to are almost impossible to see -- can you take a better picture and create your own manual??)

The machine is also terribly filthy. Perhaps you could create "kits" with suitable cleaning agent for the body, proper oil, instructions on where to oil (or include a copy of one of your tutorials), etc.

Our machine is also designed to sit in a cabinet but didn't come with one. Do you know any good woodworkers (or maybe yourself) who can build a base (that sits on a table) or, provide plans on how to build one?

That's all I can think of for now. Its wonderful that you're going into this business!! You already have potential customers who trust you!

Okay this is going to be a definite go for me, and I am fixing to drop some serious cash into the parts and supplies and I am already in the process of buying land to build a facility to house everything along with a few other services that I have yet to announce!

Now if you are wanting parts PM me and then I can get back to you per your request. I can supply 3/4 of what your asking for no problem. But it has to be through PM so I can keep track of everything.

Billy

Hubby bought me a Bernina 850. Don't have a clue how to use it. (Semi-industrial model). Been searching all over internet for info. Ordered an instruction manual. Okay...so...it looks like it need a GOOD cleaning first of all, then maybe some parts. It is working. Will wait until I get the manual, but any info on where to look for any kind of info on this model....let me know.
Cat Spring MawMaw

I just bought a featherwight in really good condition, but the case has not faired so well. So I could use a new case.

I wrote last week trying to buy an oval oil can that was original with a Feather Weight I know it will be expensive but I already bought one thru EBAY and got took .
Surprised I had no replies.

Billie, I have a candy box of parts that I was keeping until I could find someone that could use them.
Now in Can. Planned to mail to you when I get to USA due to shipping costs---not concerned about profit just didn't want them wasted.