That my mom never taught me how to sew, but today I am using the machine she made my sister and I dresses on when we were little. Like others I wish she were here to share my joy of sewing, especially w/her machine. I have drug this machine around for the last 14 yrs (8 moves). My aunt said it was my grandmothers from the 50's, and only in the last few months have a ever actually used it! I was not purposely careless w/it but it has suffered at my hands...improper storage resulting in rust and messed up shellac. But w/the help of folks here and Rain's tut, she runs great and will be looking as good as can be expected in due time.
Jp
PS-the only memory I have of my mom using this machine is of her giving the hand wheel a spin...but it's and electric machine! I am not sure what was wrong w/it that she had to give it a "jump start" but that is what I remember her doing. Actually I think the belt must have been stretched out or something because it seems it would slip. Of course that memory is from 35 plus yrs ago!
Last edited by minibarn; 04-01-2014 at 08:16 PM.
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