Restoring a dressmaster
08-03-2013, 02:46 AM
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I have an old tube of Singer motor lubricant from the 60s and it has an amber color - I have decided not to use it as it has that "old machine smell" and the tip had to be cleared with a pin before it would squeeze out, so it had become thick and sticky enough to clog the tip. I don't want it to do that to my machine! So I will opt for the petroleum jelly.
08-05-2013, 08:25 AM
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I finally found my Dressmaster hiding in the closet under a huge pile of fabric. Her manual was with her and I believe it is original to the sewing machine. The manual I have is a generic manual for models 127,159,179,217,227 and 657. I guess the company was saving printing money. Is it the same one you have Joe? If so I will send you the PDF, 31 pages including the covers. Do you need a manual also Ken? BTW, OSMG is looking for the slide plate you need.
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08-05-2013, 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Caroline S
I finally found my Dressmaster hiding in the closet under a huge pile of fabric. Her manual was with her and I believe it is original to the sewing machine. The manual I have is a generic manual for models 127,159,179,217,227 and 657. I guess the company was saving printing money. Is it the same one you have Joe? If so I will send you the PDF, 31 pages including the covers. Do you need a manual also Ken? BTW, OSMG is looking for the slide plate you need.
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06-10-2020, 10:34 AM
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Dressmaster
Hi Caroline,
I know this tread is old, but I was hoping to find some info about my dressmaster. My main issue is that I do not have a pedal and no one seems to know how the pedal will connect to it. The light on my machine starts and the machine looks prestige, but no pedal! I neither can’t find a manual. I have no clue what to oil or how to turn it on!
Hope you are safe and that we can connect via this page.
v/r,
Glenda
I know this tread is old, but I was hoping to find some info about my dressmaster. My main issue is that I do not have a pedal and no one seems to know how the pedal will connect to it. The light on my machine starts and the machine looks prestige, but no pedal! I neither can’t find a manual. I have no clue what to oil or how to turn it on!
Hope you are safe and that we can connect via this page.
v/r,
Glenda
Originally Posted by Caroline S
06-10-2020, 12:34 PM
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Hey Glenda, Good news and questions for you. Your machine looks to be a rebadged White or something similar. On the bottom side of the motor is probably plug in with three or four flat brass arms dropping down. Am I right? The foot control should fit into these. I'll try to post a pic later. I am surprised that your light works. Does it have a cord going directly from the light to wall?
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