Originally Posted by
QuiltFaerie
Okay, I have what is probably a dumb question, my favorite type of question by the way, how did you guys learn to restore these lovely old machines? Trial and error, favorite website, books, etc? This is fun!
I apprenticed antique furniture restoration and repair from a German master while station in Germany. then had a restoration business for many years after retiring from the Army. I am now retired and spend my time on antique clock and vintage sewing machines. I just applied what I learned to restore the cabinets and the machine head finishes. I am still learning the mechanics of these old sewing machine but find they are easy to clean up and repair. The more I play with them the more I learn. This board has taught me alot.
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