Originally Posted by miriam
Originally Posted by vintagemotif
Originally Posted by Caroline S
My Belair 929 (circa late 1950s?).
What is the red plastic thing in the shuttle case?
This is interesting and I have never seen a red piece like this.
It isn't fabric? Hey, can you sew with the red thing in now? Does the bobbin case go in ok?
Hope you don't mind that I took a copy of your photo to show on this post-helps to see a photo.
I haven't played with a machine like this in decades. I think after you remove the pins (or are they screws) that you see on either side of where the bobbin goes, then the plate comes off. After the plate comes off, the bobbin holder thingy will come out too. You can then see the red thingy better. From there, see if it comes out or if it was added because of whatever reason.
Heehee, I have to laugh at myself- this makes a heck of a lot of sense.
I'm hoping it's just some piece that doesn't belong and will fall out, and you will be able to sew after you put all the other items back in place.
You are right it will pop off and clean up. I'd love to give it a try.
I hope she tells us what she did and found out. Does look like a fun project to clean up!