Antique Singer Sewing Machines

No matter if it is out of fascination or hobby that you got to own several of these antique Singer sewing machines, this is truly an amazing feat because finding them in working condition could be really hard.

Maintaining your antique Singer sewing machines can be tough especially since there are no references or guides about them. Fortunately, these particular sewing machines are easy to clean up and don’t require that much expertise. Here are some examples of how to keep your antique Singer sewing machines in excellent condition:

Oiling your Singer Featherweight

Open the spool pin cover of your antique sewing machine by unscrewing it with a 6” screw driver. Spin the cover aside and snug the screw holding it. This will stop the cover from swinging as you work. There are actually 6 important areas in the sewing machines that need to be constantly oiled in order to keep the unit working smoothly and without a hitch. There is also a gear at the bottom of the machine that needs to be lubricated. Apply the appropriate amount of grease while turning the hand wheel to ensure that the entire area of the gear is covered.

Changing the Light Bulb

The light bulb of your antique Singer sewing machine is located inside the unit that can be difficult to access. However, you can get short three-quarters of an inch vinyl tube from a hardware store and use that to remove and replace the light bulb. All you need to do is make little lacerations on one end of the tube before pushing it into the bulb. This should allow you to easily remove the bulb out.

Collecting items from the past can be an interesting hobby. It gives you a link to history, and it can even be profitable. Among collectors, one of the more collectible items on their lists is an Antique Singer Sewing Machine. This is because the machines are in themselves beautiful and, at least in the past, quite functional. Indeed, it can be said that they have changed the way people dress, creating a new trend in fashion and design.

If you are interested in getting your hands on an Antique Singer Sewing Machine, you can perhaps start looking in your attic to see if your old grandmother had one, otherwise you can start looking for yard sales. Some people are not interested in keeping the antique machines and may opt to sell them either for the money or simply to de-clutter their homes. You may even get them for a steal. It is true that someone else's junk is another's treasure.

Estate sales in the homes of older people may also yield the sewing machines. Some of them may even be in perfect working order as it is likely that the senior owners have been maintaining them. Estate sales can be conducted by the owners themselves, but often professionals are hired to do the job. In such a case, you can expect some premium on the price but they are still generally reasonable.

If you do not have the time to do repairs and restoration jobs, you can go to an antique shop. Often, they carry sewing machines they may have purchased from yard or estate sales and restored them to their original condition.

You can also try flea markets and newspapers. Occasionally, you can find a good sewing machine in them. And don't forget your family and friends. Who knows but there just might be a sewing machine hiding in their attics or basements.

And of course, there is the Internet. You will find plenty of both Antique and Vintage Singer Sewing Machines on Craigslist and eBay. Sometimes you may even find someone selling a machine at giveaway prices on Freecycle.