restoring an old sewing machine
  • Wayne Munro
    2
    I recently bought an old singer 144w 30" longarm sewing machine. it was missing a few parts, but thanks to the internet I found them. this machine is a monster, I will probably be able to sew 1/4" plywood. it will be good for sewing the tarps that truckers use. my question { is anyone else restoring an old machine?}
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  • Fred Mattson
    152
    I bought a singer 144 as my first sewing machine. Although it was a workhorse in it's day, it just would not hold a stitch to save its life. After several attempts to have it repaired, I replaced it with a brand new Consew 206rb. I never looked back.

    I also owned a 30 inch Singer long arm and used it for many projects. (Yes it can actually sew through 1/4 inch plywood) I used it to make portable fish houses and it never missed a stitch. Good luck with the Singer.
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  • Nadeem Muaddi
    84
    ↪Wayne Munro
    Singer offers all its old parts charts, instruction manuals and service manuals online for free. Check out our article: "Free Singer Sewing Machine Guides"

    Hope you find what you're looking for!
    Nadeem Muaddi Options
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