Meet Mary Lou, my Red Eye Singer
Ever since I laid eyes on a Red Eye, I have wanted to buy one. Most of them seem to be in treadle form and I didn't want another treadle. Last week I found one on CL and was able to buy it. The bottom of the case was in about 8 pieces so DH glued it well. There are no extra parts but I have plenty from other machines. The machine looks beautiful but there is some rust in the bobbin area. I don't know much about these machines but mine is electric with a foot pedal. It works well though I have not been able to clean it or sew with it yet. I bought it from a sweet woman whose name was Mary Lou and I named the machine after her even though she bought it from a friend whose mother owned it. It sat in the garage for years and years and I guess that is where the rust came from. Any info on how to take it apart and clean that rust off is greatly appreciated. She cost me $40.00 and in this area, she was a deal for sure. My inspector said she's OK.