tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-108630126700411599.post71331989086431282..comments2024-03-26T13:52:37.542+08:00Comments on Blog To Express: My Mother's Singer Sewing MachineThimbuktuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04495581875211093357noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-108630126700411599.post-86225036075019091502016-06-28T16:52:53.375+08:002016-06-28T16:52:53.375+08:00I am working on my mother singer sewing machine wi...I am working on my mother singer sewing machine with metal stand. There are two main problems that I am facing for the repair work, thus,<br /><br />1. The rusting screws for replacement--I had taken out some of the rusting screws but some of them were broken inside the holes, and some were unable to remove due to broken screw heads. I am seeking ways to remove them by internet search for advice but so far none really worked for my case.<br /><br />2. The peel off veneer which tore and broken--That is the most headache part. In order to keep as much original as possible. I am trying to use glue for the veneer but seem not easy. Just wonder should remove the veneer (which may get worse in case), otherwise hard to clean the inter-surfaces before apply glue.<br /><br />I hope to restore it as much as possible to the original condition. In fact, the machine is still function and work well. I am expecting it will be even better after I clean and old the mechanical parts, which I am more capable with it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13795079119520405815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-108630126700411599.post-77168049568427608952016-06-28T16:52:16.795+08:002016-06-28T16:52:16.795+08:00I am working on my mother singer sewing machine wi...I am working on my mother singer sewing machine with metal stand. There are two main problems that I am facing for the repair work, thus,<br /><br />1. The rusting screws for replacement--I had taken out some of the rusting screws but some of them were broken inside the holes, and some were unable to remove due to broken screw heads. I am seeking ways to remove them by internet search for advice but so far none really worked for my case.<br /><br />2. The peel off veneer which tore and broken--That is the most headache part. In order to keep as much original as possible. I am trying to use glue for the veneer but seem not easy. Just wonder should remove the veneer (which may get worse in case), otherwise hard to clean the inter-surfaces before apply glue.<br /><br />I hope to restore it as much as possible to the original condition. In fact, the machine is still function and work well. I am expecting it will be even better after I clean and old the mechanical parts, which I am more capable with it.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13795079119520405815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-108630126700411599.post-70837217486580550682013-04-21T23:17:31.978+08:002013-04-21T23:17:31.978+08:00My mother too had a Singer sewing machine. But her...My mother too had a Singer sewing machine. But her was operated by the foot treadle. I remember playing with it as a kid.Lam Chun Seehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01762020157703342970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-108630126700411599.post-24708260623456614902013-04-21T21:28:36.927+08:002013-04-21T21:28:36.927+08:00My mother’s singer sewing machine had given us so ...My mother’s singer sewing machine had given us so many memories. One of which was during the Chinese New Year. She would buy a bale of cloth and sewed us ( 6 of us) our new year clothes. She sewed all the others – my grandma’s, father’s and everything that were connected with the house – the curtains, blankets and patched up thorn clothings etc. Sad to say when we shifted, it was sold to a karang guni man. Recently, I saw a badly battered one at Sungei Road. Seeing it in such a condition I did not buy it although it was offered at $30. I have a Singer Sewing Machine stand which we converted it into a table. (The one you saw at my place). Recently my friend gave me a run down set. I took it home, cleaned out the rust, oiled it, repaired the wooden drawers and fixed back again. Now it is a part of the furnishing in my hall. dashing hongenghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16755084092366890319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-108630126700411599.post-29616627301251889312013-04-21T21:27:57.975+08:002013-04-21T21:27:57.975+08:00My mother’s singer sewing machine had given us so ...My mother’s singer sewing machine had given us so many memories. One of which was during the Chinese New Year. She would buy a bale of cloth and sewed us ( 6 of us) our new year clothes. She sewed all the others – my grandma’s, father’s and everything that were connected with the house – the curtains, blankets and patched up thorn clothings etc. Sad to say when we shifted, it was sold to a karang guni man. Recently, I saw a badly battered one at Sungei Road. Seeing it in such a condition I did not buy it although it was offered at $30. I have a Singer Sewing Machine stand which we converted it into a table. (The one you saw at my place). Recently my friend gave me a run down set. I took it home, cleaned out the rust, oiled it, repaired the wooden drawers and fixed back again. Now it is a part of the furnishing in my hall. dashing hongenghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16755084092366890319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-108630126700411599.post-65892897816603768702013-04-21T21:27:20.890+08:002013-04-21T21:27:20.890+08:00My mother’s singer sewing machine had given us so ...My mother’s singer sewing machine had given us so many memories. One of which was during the Chinese New Year. She would buy a bale of cloth and sewed us ( 6 of us) our new year clothes. She sewed all the others – my grandma’s, father’s and everything that were connected with the house – the curtains, blankets and patched up thorn clothings etc. Sad to say when we shifted, it was sold to a karang guni man. Recently, I saw a badly battered one at Sungei Road. Seeing it in such a condition I did not buy it although it was offered at $30. I have a Singer Sewing Machine stand which we converted it into a table. (The one you saw at my place). Recently my friend gave me a run down set. I took it home, cleaned out the rust, oiled it, repaired the wooden drawers and fixed back again. Now it is a part of the furnishing in my hall. dashing hongenghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16755084092366890319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-108630126700411599.post-70139616350366883592013-04-21T21:25:29.028+08:002013-04-21T21:25:29.028+08:00My mother’s singer sewing machine had given us so ...My mother’s singer sewing machine had given us so many memories. One of which was during the Chinese New Year. She would buy a bale of cloth and sewed us ( 6 of us) our new year clothes. She sewed all the others – my grandma’s, father’s and everything that were connected with the house – the curtains, blankets and patched up thorn clothings etc. Sad to say when we shifted, it was sold to a karang guni man. Recently, I saw a badly battered one at Sungei Road. Seeing it in such a condition I did not buy it although it was offered at $30. I have a Singer Sewing Machine stand which we converted it into a table. (The one you saw at my place). Recently my friend gave me a run down set. I took it home, cleaned out the rust, oiled it, repaired the wooden drawers and fixed back again. Now it is a part of the furnishing in my hall. dashing hongenghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16755084092366890319noreply@blogger.com