The WHITE Model 43 was my mom's machine when I was growing up and it is the machine I learned to sew on. It holds a special place in my heart, and somehow my non-sewing older sister got mom's machine, a beauty and in beautiful condition. After grousing about that for decades I decided to get one of the sister machines to my mom's, and found one. So I just pulled it out of storage (long story that involves still living in a house after 20 years that, when we moved in here, we agreed it would be for just five years... oof.) Anyhoo, I have her home and just barely have enough room for her. I haven't named her yet, but I may name her after my mom (Nellie). Here's my problem. The power cord is cracking in the many spots where it was coiled back and forth in a figure eight.
So I have to find someone who can replace that - IDK if DH (dear husband will be willing because he doesn't approve of my messy life.) Too bad so sad. But I digress and won't go there. I can check, clean and oil her up (she is in fairly good condition overall). Birdseye Maple cabinet is a bit banged up but I can live with that for now. I just need to find someone nearby I hope who can fix the electrics. She plugs in / light works fine but her workings are a bit stiff and she just needs a good cleaning and oiling. Her electrics work but with several several cracks along the cord that makes me uncomfortable and I'll get it repaired as fast as possible!
Venerable old gal, I'll be excited to sew on her soon! #Nellie
I've added photos in my album, though I'm not sure I've done that properly.. I'm not getting it about tags yet. Hoping a Mod will let me know if I've goofed up . Thanks Mods, for being here!
Thanks for teaching me to sew, mom. #SewingBug #TheJoyOfStitching #AntiqueMachine #NewOldMachine #LoveSewing