As some may know here, I got into a new hobby a few weeks ago of fixing up old sewing machines and making them useful again. I've really gotten somewhat obsessed with the fun of doing this. I prefer Singers as they are what I am most familiar with, but I also have other machines. This past week 2 more came into my life, a Singer 99K made in 1954 that looks almost brand new and an older Singer model 128 that needed some loving care, mostly for the wood base it was sitting in. The machine itself was in good shape. The wiring wasn't any good but that was okay, because I had planned on putting a hand crank attachment on the hand wheel. I hadn't done this before, but got intriqued to try this method after reading about it on several sewing machine and sewing forums. I had found hand crank attachments sold on e-bay for about $10.00, and bought one in anticipation of being able to find a machine to put one on, or try it on my treadle.
So I got the 128 set up yesterday, and boy, did I have fun with it. It sewed so easily, too, much easier than I thought it would using the handcrank. It also felt something like using a wall-mount hand cranked can opener, and my arm was getting a good workout at the same time. Now if I can just keep from getting a Pop-eye arm with my right arm, LOL! I removed the motor which makes the sewing machine much lighter. Now I can take it anywhere and use it anywhere without any need for electricity, unless it is dark of course, which a battery lantern or lamp would take care of. I plan on making a sturdy zipper bag for it, and eventually making or purchasing a new wood base for it, which is another thing I found being sold on the internet. I can take this machine out onto the patio in nice weather and just sew away. This is so much fun! Edey.
