Showing posts with label handcrank sewing machine. Show all posts
Showing posts with label handcrank sewing machine. Show all posts

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Sewing Memories of the Singer Toy Machines


When I was little, I used to sew on a tan little singer toy at my grandma's house. I would run upstairs and get out the dark green and white suitcase and set the machine into its little flip down holder. I made silly things like pillows and blankets, but it sure was lots of fun! I really didn't think too much of the ugly green case and I liked the textured tan paint on the Singer even less, but the sewing part was awesome. I remember that the thread would often get stuck, but I quickly figured out how to cut it loose from underneath the machine! It was an awesome little toy!


My mom and I really don't know what ever became of that cute little toy, but I solved that problem with a few clicks of the mouse while on E bay. Three little machines later and I am still shopping around. You never know when there might be one listed that is a color I don't have in my collection. Or for goodness sake, maybe someone will even want to sell a dark green and ivory case!


Sometime later I'll have to show you all how my curtains toppers turned out after piecing them on one of my cute little toys! Maybe you even saw my post about how I sewed the wonky roses while on vacation! What fun... Now what shall I crank out next?

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Fixing a fleet of Singer Sewhandy toys

I've been wanting to get about six useable little Singer toy machines in working order for a sewing club at my school. Each machine has its own little personality. Most recently, I needed to repair a handle where the screw threads were stripped.

Springsbon from Colorado had suggested that I look at Ace Hardware, Home Depot, or Lowe's for something to help re-tap the threads. The nice young man at Ace Hardware suggested fitting it with a new screw and a plastic spacer as a substitute for the handle for now. He did end up using a tap to make new threads for a slightly larger screw. Then if that doesn't end up working, he thought that the handle could be glued in place with locktite glue.

Now I have 3 machines in working order. I'd like to find several more for a total of six!