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I searched the board but couldn't find the exact answer I was looking for. So please don't bash me for not searching.

First question is I have a Free Westinghouse Round Bobbin Rotary model ALB. I need a belt for it and have no idea where to buy the correct one. Also where do I find needles for this particular machine.

Second question is I have a Singer EL 381586 circa 1956. I also need a belt for it as the one on the machine is dry rotting. Where can I buy a belt for it? The foot pedal is pretty rusty and I was wondering how to clean it up. It functions well but just want to pretty it up. I don't want to do anything to destroy or cause problems with it if I do things incorrectly.

I have purchased a book called " The Do It Yourself Guide: How to Select, Seevice, Repair and Maintain Your Vintage Sewing Machine"by Connie McCaffey.
Not sure if this is a good book to have and how accurate the information is. I don't want to do anything wrong so I decided that I better ask here before I start doing anything to them.

Any information would be greatly appreciated!!'

I love these vintage machines and now I want to get them to the point of working so o can use them. TIA!! N