Not only the machine itself, but also the cabinet. It looks so black. Is this just wear through the years. Any help would be appreciated.
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Originally Posted by Gramma B
Not only the machine itself, but also the cabinet. It looks so black. Is this just wear through the years. Any help would be appreciated.
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Can you post a photo? It would help to see what it looks like. But check out the tutorial forum. Lostn51 (Billy) has a couple of tutes there about taking apart and cleaning vintage machines. Not plastic ones, but old, solid metal ones.
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I am terrified at the idea of taking this 1919 lady apart to do anything to it.....but I know its probably in need, after all these years.
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The cabinet looking dark is going to be a natural patina that comes with age.
Wash the cabinet with Murphey's Oil Soap and let it dry. With 0000 Steel Wool, rub down small areas at a time with Howard's Restor-a-Finish, making sure to follow instructions. Finish with a good furniture wax...NOT Pledge, but something like Johnson's Paste Wax. Would love to see a photo of before and after... :) |
the machine follow billy's tutorial on cleaning/oiling your machine-(check out the vintage machine link here on the board-or look under tutorials) the cabinet- clean as charlee instructed.
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Here is a link to the Vintage machine thread. There are 3 articles I think, on there about sprucing up your 'new' vintage machine. Have fun!
http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-43881-1.htm |
THanks everyone! It was my Grandmonther's, and she got in 1917. I learned to sew on it, and I still have it today. I ocassionally oil it,to keep in working order, but thought it would be fun to truly clean it up and then maybe make a quilt on it!
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Originally Posted by 4dogs
I am terrified at the idea of taking this 1919 lady apart to do anything to it.....but I know its probably in need, after all these years.
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I bought an old Singer in cabinet and took it to a furniture restorer. The cabinet looks like new with the original looking finish.
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