I am so glad this worked. I almost didn't post it because my top drawers are narrower than the others, and yours are all the same size.
Jean
Originally Posted by Lyncat
Originally Posted by jeank
I have an old white in a cabinet. The top drawers on both sides have a catch that you have to release by putting your hand in the second drawer and pushing on the catch while pulling on the top drawer.
Could this be why you cannot open a couple of drawers?
Just a thought,
Jean
Bingo!! I tried your suggestion and it worked like a charm. The metal box of accessories was in one of the drawers, and lots of thread, beads, old hand needle packages. I am going to look for a belt today, since the woman who owned it just used it for decoration. She couldn't believe I was going to get it up and running! My sweet, talented husband is going to restore the cabinet this winter. I dreamed about treadles all night!! :lol: