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Vintage Machines / The Secret Life of the Sewing Machine

« on: March 18, 2021, 14:38:11 PM »

I saw a link to this delightful youtube video about how sewing machines work on another forum and thought it might be of interest here. I thought it was well presented and entertaining....
https://youtu.be/8lwI4TSKM3Y

Hi, I'm new... / Re: Nehru collar man's shirt pattern

« on: March 17, 2021, 11:16:14 AM »

The Nehru collar shirt is also on my to-try list. The Butterick pattern helpfully posted above looks good and should be simple enough to convert to a shirt. I’ve just ordered a copy from Jaycotts - great value at £4.75 + £1.50 postage.

Vintage Machines / Re: Vintage Singer Belts

« on: March 15, 2021, 22:32:59 PM »

Hi. I used this one on my 1948 201...it’s an “O” ring but so was the (original?) one it replaced. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SEWING-MACHINE-MOTOR-BELT-TOP-QUALITY-Stretchable-Rubber-fits-SINGER-201k-/272067385010?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292. I’ve also replaced the motor with one of the white ones. It looks a bit odd but works nicely. Good luck with your quest.

P.S. You might also look at what Helen Howes has to offer...

http://www.helenhowes-sewingmachines.co.uk/motorbelts.html

Rob

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