Smell in vintage Singer 301
#12
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Location: Western Wisconsin
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I had a featherweight case that smelled like that. I put the machine in the case along with a couple of OdorEaters brand shoe insoles (the ones with charcoal in them) and left it for a few weeks. The case and machine have been odor-free ever since. Charcoal absorbs musty odors, and the insoles make it easy to keep charcoal inside the case. Works for me.....
#14
I am almost embarrassed to admit that I don't mind the old musty smell of my 301. :oops: It kinda is an old smell that makes me think of my mamaw's and aunt's basements where we played as kids.
#15
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: central California
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I was given a FW and it smelled BAD! I tried baking soda, lemon juice, vinegar, I set it in the sun (in over 100 degrees) for many days. I changed the felt pad, that helped a lot as far as the machine, but the case was still so bad that I couldn't be near it. Then I read about using deodorant soap. It worked!! I put a bar in the case for a week or so, in a big garbage bag tied shut, I would open it during the day, so moisture wouldn't build up and cause mold. It is in my sewing room as we speak, no smell. Don't give up on it.
#16
A few months ago I purchased a Featherweight and the case had a musty odor. After a good bit of research online, I saw information to place it in a plastic bag with a bar of Safeguard soap (specifically said it had to be Safeguard soap) and leave it closed for 3 weeks. It totally eliminated the odor. I also have an antique commercial thread cabinet that had an odor and I now keep a bar of Safeguard soap in there and no more musty odor smell.
#19
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Port Orange Fl
Posts: 32
I too, got a F. W from the thrift store I work in. The minute I came in the room and smelled "the smell" I knew there was a featherweight in the room. I later learned that it is that drip pad underneath the machine. Ordering a new one will help. I just opened my case, and the "smell" is gone. I liked the idea of the odor eaters with charcoal.
I ordered my new drip pad AND A QUARTER INCH FOOT from the following..
www.221parts.com They are located in New Port Richey Fl.
search that or e-mail is [email protected]
Good luck.
Julie Woods, Port Orange Florida
I ordered my new drip pad AND A QUARTER INCH FOOT from the following..
www.221parts.com They are located in New Port Richey Fl.
search that or e-mail is [email protected]
Good luck.
Julie Woods, Port Orange Florida
#20
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Port Orange Fl
Posts: 32
Me again. Yes, as Pieces in Missouri just stated, leaving it out in the fresh air works for the case. I kept putting my case out in the sunshine for several days. However, if you don't a new drip pad, you will still have the problem, I would think. Thanks. Again, Good Luck.
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