sandpat

She sure is a beauty!!! I can see why you are excited, I would be over the moon! Do be careful what you use on that paint. My grandmother cleaned the paint totally off of a beautiful hand painted old lamp. :(

Moonpi

Using the serial number, follow this link
http://www.singerco.com/support/serial_numbers.html
to find out more info about your heirloom.

I'm green with envy!

phoenixrose

Hi,

It's definitely a Singer red eye. I have a treadle model like it. The serial number will tell you the age of the machine. If you have a reputable sewing machine service person in your area, they can clean it inside, adjust any tension problems etc. I have a local dealer who once worked on a late 1800's treadle model!

I have info on how to restore the cabinet without stripping/restaining it etc. If you're interested let me know and I'll look for the info.

What a treasure to have an antique like this from within the family. Enjoy!

Roseann

#1piecemaker

If you don't want her I'll take her! What a nice old machine. I love it. Even though it has been sitting I'd say Grandma took good care of her so I'd just give her a little oil and sew, sew, sew. It probably sews a better stich than most new ones. But one straight stitch is probably all it does. The sentiments are whole a million though. Be proud of her.

pal

What a beautiful machine!

Marilyn Philips

Something tells me that you probably have a pretty valuable antique on your hands. It is beautiful. I would take it to a machine cleaning store to do the inside, but treat the outside very gently. I'm sure they could help you get a manual and tell you where to get the right needles, etc. for it. My MIL had an old treadle machine and told me that I could have it when she passed on, but my SIL took it. I was really disappointed because she doesn't even sew and I don't think she really appeciated what she got. Probably sold it. Never the less, I taught both my daughters to sew and made sure they both got a sewing machine when they married. My youngest girl now is an absolute expert; makes a lot of her clothes, does beautiful machine embroidery, has started quilting and just purchased her first wool felting machine. She has also made a few gorgeous heirloom christening gowns for her co-workers. Well enough bragging for now, wish you good luck with your new treasure.

jstitch

Here is a great site for info on cleaning old sewing machines.

Be very careful not to rub off the decals..and dont use harsh solution to clean it, but using the info on this site, you should be able to get this machine clean and running smoothly all by yourself.

My friend and I rescue old machines and restore them to sewing condition. This you can do, too.

http://www.treadleon.net/sewingmachi...gmachines.html

Moonpi

She's got a birthday! How cool is that?

G- 329001 - 379000 Machine class (Model #) 66
50000 made
March 16 1910