It needs a re-wire and a service - but came with quiet a few extras. I also bought a lovely Singer 201k Mk1 a few weeks ago in a table. I am getting quicker at this, however, not as easy as I would like it to be. However, cottons got snagged under the feed-dogs so I have got that birds nest out and now I need to get it running again and more importantly - re-threaded. I have been for a few hours ‘training’ and I set about making my first garment in Jersey. I Bought a Brother Lock M343D which is a compact one. You may ask, why do I need an overlocker? I have been a sewist for 30+ years and haven’t as yet needed one. However, its a modern overlocker that has kept me busy today. A 319k that needs oiling, a 66k that needs a service etc etc.

I have several Vintage Sewing Machines to tinker with. I have been self isolating for 10 days now but I have plenty to keep me occupied currently. Its quiet scary times at present with Covid-19 in the UK. vintagesmcolette vintagesewingmachines vintagesingersewingmachine singer99k Service complete! Hopefully, Natasha will now enjoy using her for her sewing projects. He fitted a new foot and she now is steady on the table.

These are replica’s of the original feet. He agreed to do this and set about measuring it and creating it before finally printing it. My husband has a 3d printer so I asked him to make me some feet for the case so that I could replace it. However, she is missing a foot off the bottom and bumps up and down. This was the final test of the stitching and she sews beautifully. This photo shows years of dust and grime and dried old oil. Changing the rubber wheel on the bobbin winder, testing the bobbin winder, new red felt, changing the needle, checking the stitching and tension etc. Servicing includes a thorough clean and oil at the various oiling points. She has the ‘Filigree’ decals that are in good condition. There were 25,000 of this model made in that year. So this 99k was made by Singer in Kilbowie in Scotland in May 1936. Probably the longest service I have done! Machine back to Natasha in September 2020 when we next met. Lockdown happened and we were unable to meet. In November 2019 we discussed it having a service and I collected it on one of my visits to Pontypridd. This cute machine belongs to a friend of mine called Natasha.

Darling sewing machine