Oh...thank you so much for that great tutorial. I was sent here by another member because I also have a couple of cases that I would like to restore.
One is for a 1955, Singer 99k that has a case which has a finish that looks like those old, 40s suitcases. It's fabric covered and then it looks like it's been varnished, or shellacked over the fabric. I bought the machine on EBay and the top of the case arrived broken straight across the lower lip, right where the hinge was nailed in. My DH repaired it with wood glue and it's pretty solid now, but there is still a seam where the fabric cracked. The fabric is also fraying near the edges by the sewing machine bed. I'm considering re shellacking the fabric. Did they use shellac? Varnish? Any tips?
The second case is for my Singer 403A. It has a slight trapezoid shape to it and it got wet a few years back. The vinyl fabric delaminated right off and the case is coming apart at the seams. I priced a replacement case and they wanted $100, plus shipping...ouch! I know I'll never find the original fabric covering, but I'd at least like to get my case top back in working order. Ideas?? Thanks!
~ Cindy