Picked up a Singer 128 'La Vencedora'
 

This machine dates to 1922 and is about 25-30 years too late for my collection, but it is OK since it is for my DD who was using a VERY tired 128 "Sphinx".

The machine was in great shape but dirty and a bit scuffed, (not scratched) so I used a "risky" process on the entire exterior. (NO, I am not sharing in public the process, it is REALLY easy to screw up a machine using it)

However, in the right circumstances it can really make a machine "pop"

With about 30 minutes of cleaning the main underneath mechanisms and inside the face, she spins like new.

I really like this decal set. I want a 1901 or earlier version in this condition... (HAHAHA)

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Beautiful machine!!! You really made that look practically new. Love the spool pin doily too. Bonnie Hunter recently posted a pattern for one of these on her blog given to her by one of her readers. Can I assume you made yours?

Wow.

So wow it almost looks fake!

Do you have any 'before' photos?

Very beautiful.

Nope, I would like to learn this process, but I swiped this from Cathy...hehe

I wish I had take a couple, but no.

The drive from Sacramento to my place is usually about 2 hours, but Sunday the traffic was so bad it took almost 4.... Spent a major part of the drive going 20 mph... I was in need of some serious "old iron therapy" so I just dove into it when I got home.

Very nice!! Your DD will be thrilled!! Great surprise for her!

Nice machine. Love those decals and the shine you put on it. Few of mine shine like that.

Ok, now a request. Will that case top fit over the machine and latch down with the hand crank installed? If so can you measure the case length x width x height? I might have to make one of my own since I've been unable to find a case that fits a 3/4 size machine with HC.

Joe

Great looking machine; love the doily too!

Joe, Yes it does. The hand crank must be "stowed" (i.e. folder in) but it fits fine.

There was a oil can and mounting clip inside the lid, but they were hitting the arm is not careful, so my DD and I opted to remove it. Kits smooth now.

I will take pics and measurements tonight when I get home.

P.S. I thought you would be all over the WW8 Ruffler posting...

Gorgeous! That's an awesome find.