I need help with a Dressmaster
 

On Friday my family surprised me with a vintage sewing machine. Perhaps I'm just not searching right or looking in the right places but I just can't seem to find any information on it other than pictures.
I'd like to know how old it is? I can't find a model number so how do I find out? What type and size of bobbins does it take? Any ideas on where to find a replacement spool spindle? Any and all information will be greatly appreciated.
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This may be the same machine. https://www.ebay.com/itm/White-Sewin...-/264680336021 Perhaps you can get some info from this Ebayer.

These are parts for a White which is who your label said made the Dressmaker. Don't know if any of these might help you. https://www.ebay.com/b/White-Sewing-...248/bn_7625449

It appears that the White sewing machine company merged with Husqvarna. Perhaps these folks can provide info. https://ourpastimes.com/age-white-se...s-6736629.html

a kabob skewer cut down can give you a temporary spool pin. they do very well.

Welcome, Tina. It looks like it is what is considered a direct drive machine. This means that the hand wheel goes in the opposite direction from the belt driven machines. It also looks like the bobbin winder is on the back of the machine, on top of the motor. Frequently, the rubber wheel on the motor that rotates the hand wheel has a flat spot and makes the machine extremely noisy.

I saw a "White" machine like yours but has what they call a "t-shirt" slide plate. Here are a couple of similar machines
https://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f...ot-t99187.html
https://www.quiltingboard.com/vintag...e-t203376.html

I'm guessing it takes White bobbins and here is a thread about what I believe the bobbin and case would look like.
https://www.quiltingboard.com/vintag...c-t172420.html

I'm not sure, but I would guess the machine to be from the late 1940s.

Have fun getting acquainted with your vintage machine.

Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.

I just got the same machine with the direct drive! I picked it up from a goodwill. The drive wheel has a flat spot and it does make a lot of noise!! I wish I knew something about it too.

Welcome, Sherielu. Since this is a "direct drive" machine, they frequently have a flat spot on the rubber from sitting. You might want to check out https://sewwhatman.wordpress.com/201...-drive-wheels/ WHEN you get it going, or maybe do it now, you will want to move the motor and put something between the machine and the motor to prevent the rubber wheel from resting on the hand wheel. I have heard of lots of things to do it with. One person, I read, put a wooden spoon in between the motor and machine so that it would stick out to remind her to remove it before trying to sew with it. That probably wouldn't work when it is resting down in the cabinet. A wooden clothes pin or even a folded potholder would work just to prevent any further damage or if it gets replaced to prevent it from developing a flat spot while not in use.

There are some direct drive pulleys available, but not all are the same size. John removed the rubber from one and put on piece of rubber hose to fit.

If the flat spot isn't too bad, I have heard of those that will sand it. One does need to be careful as to keep it round.

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Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
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we have twins
 

Here is the machine I picked up, It looks like a twin with yours! I ordered a new pully wheel from Ebay and watched some informative You tube videos. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkqSsPg9MwQ&list=PLmWSmKBHpcphmekEuYg7TiHg n7I7ZMzgN&index=1
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