Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by Bev
Billy:
I have a very small Singer machine similar to the one you have way down at the bottom(left). My DFIL, many, many years ago was a hatmaker in NY. When he died, in 1982, I sort of inherited the machine. I'd like to know more about it. Is there someplace I can find out about it? I can't figure out how it was used, it looks like it might have to be connected to another machine. Do you know if that's true? Also, how did you get it so spiffy looking? Do you use a special polish on the finish?
Thanks.
Bev that is a Singer Model 24 and it need to be mounted to a plank so I can use it in my central treadle in the studio. But it is a treadle powered machine and it is a chain stitch machine. It does not need a bobbin to make a stitch just a top spool.
The machine was a total wreck when I got it and locked up. I had to do a total repaint on it and I powder coated the silver items to keep from having to replate them. I will post some before and after photos of it for you.
Billy
Thanks Billy, for all your help. My little Singer looks much better, right now, than yours did before you overhauled it. Also, mine has little Daisy flowers across the top and down the sides. I can see some Daisys around the circular stand at the bottom too. But most have worn off on the front. When I turn the machine around the Daisys are very clear and cover the half circle there.
The serial # is AA498580 and another # that is on it, below the serial #, and on a plate is 24-7
Again, thanks.
8-)