Restoring a dressmaster
07-31-2013, 05:40 PM
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Restoring a dressmaster
i going to restore a dressmaster.i need a manual for it.i think it's a model 127.that is what the first three numbers are on it.127.74209. and i need a slide plate.
08-01-2013, 05:01 AM
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Originally Posted by KEN
i going to restore a dressmaster.i need a manual for it.i think it's a model 127.that is what the first three numbers are on it.127.74209. and i need a slide plate.
08-01-2013, 06:55 AM
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I am going to visit my OSMG this afternoon. I will see if he has a slide plate in his "inner sanctum" sewing machine part. I also have an original manual that came with my machine that I can scan as PDFs and send to you. Now off to see where I have her stored/stashed.
08-01-2013, 07:12 AM
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Ken,
For the slide plate try Thayer Rags parts: { http://thayerrags.com/ } I've gotten some parts from him for my DRESSMASTER.
I have a downloaded owners manual for the 127 series White made machines on my thumb drive. I do not know where I found it. If you can't find one I'd be glad to try and email the file to you. Hopefully my machine would cooperate.
Now some tips.
Your machine rotates opposite Singers, IE the hand wheels rotates clockwise, not counter clockwise.
It uses regular White-Kenmore bobbins.
It uses regular 15x1 needles.
Use petroleum jelly as lube in the motor grease tubes. Or the old Singer motor lube in the tube if you have some.
Cord sets and bobbins can be bought from Sew-Classic { http://www.shop.sew-classic.com/ }
I also suggest Tri-Flow oil. It is superior to regular sewing machine oil. You can get it at Sew-Classic, bicycle shops, and some hardware stores.
These White made machines are some of the best straight stitch machines you can use.
Joe
For the slide plate try Thayer Rags parts: { http://thayerrags.com/ } I've gotten some parts from him for my DRESSMASTER.
I have a downloaded owners manual for the 127 series White made machines on my thumb drive. I do not know where I found it. If you can't find one I'd be glad to try and email the file to you. Hopefully my machine would cooperate.
Now some tips.
Your machine rotates opposite Singers, IE the hand wheels rotates clockwise, not counter clockwise.
It uses regular White-Kenmore bobbins.
It uses regular 15x1 needles.
Use petroleum jelly as lube in the motor grease tubes. Or the old Singer motor lube in the tube if you have some.
Cord sets and bobbins can be bought from Sew-Classic { http://www.shop.sew-classic.com/ }
I also suggest Tri-Flow oil. It is superior to regular sewing machine oil. You can get it at Sew-Classic, bicycle shops, and some hardware stores.
These White made machines are some of the best straight stitch machines you can use.
Joe
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08-01-2013, 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Caroline S
I am going to visit my OSMG this afternoon. I will see if he has a slide plate in his "inner sanctum" sewing machine part. I also have an original manual that came with my machine that I can scan as PDFs and send to you. Now off to see where I have her stored/stashed.
08-01-2013, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by Caroline S
I am going to visit my OSMG this afternoon. I will see if he has a slide plate in his "inner sanctum" sewing machine part. I also have an original manual that came with my machine that I can scan as PDFs and send to you. Now off to see where I have her stored/stashed.
When you get the manual scanned, could I talk you into sending it to me too? The one I have is more or less generic. Works but isn't original to my machine.
Joe
08-01-2013, 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by KEN
whats a good wrinkle paint to use?
I'd clean it with a damp (not wet) soft scrubbie and dawn dish soap.
Direct answer to the question posed: Plasti-Kote or VHT are the brands that I have had the best results with.
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