Every machine deserves a spa day!

At Rewind, vintage sewing machine restoration, we believe that every machine deserves to be returned to their best possible selves. We offer everything from small repairs to full restoration services and everything in-between.

Meet my friend Geri’s 221 Singer Featherweight!

Geri’s machine was manufactured at the Elizabethport, New Jersey factory, and was part of a 50,000 unit lot commissioned on October 14th, 1953. She’s seen a lot of years and you can only imagine the amazing things that she made!

As part of her service, the case was cleaned and polished. Her motor, lamp, light switch, bed extension, the flywheel with belt, and the front hook assembly were removed.
The lead was removed from the lamp and new wires were soldered on.
The motor was cleaned, brushes checked, commutator polished and oil wicks replaced.
The feed dog height was checked as was the condition of the strike plate behind the hook assembly. The timing, presser foot height, and foot alignment were corrected.
The hull was polished as mush as possible taking care to preserve the decals that were in place.
After re-assembly, the bobbin and upper tensions were adjusted and test sewing was preformed including a new face place cover.

Check out the images below for some before and after shots or watch the videos to the right for a better look at the process.

Katie