Originally Posted by
helenquilt
I was just given an old all medal sewing machine. I love it but it is too tight. I can only turn it when using both hands. What do you use to losen it up? Also where can I purchase a new belt. It is a protable.
If you can, post a picture of the sewing machine. That will help us give you advice. Best thing you can do at this point is to give that girl several drops of sewing machine oil at every oil point(hole) you can find on top of the machine. Then go underneath and oil every spot that looks like it moves or rotates.