Originally Posted by star619
Billy,
I bought this thinking it was a child's toy machine. I was really surprised to open the box! The case had no key, so I've had to use a screwdriver to get the case to open. Can you give me any information on the machine? Also, any idea where I could get a key, or should I just keep using the screwdriver? Thanks. star619
Love your machine! I would love to find one for my DGD...she loves to sew on mine. {on my treadle too} Check out this link:
http://www.sewalot.com/singer_through_the_ages.htm
I found this 2nd site to date mine:
http://sewingmachine221sale.bizland....re/page19.html You can date it by the serial number stamped on the plate on the right side of your machine, in the front. Hope this helps.