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| Singer Model 20 - before |
I
picked up this darling little Singer toy sewing machine at a yard
sale last spring. It was rusted solid, nothing moved on it, but I
loved it anyway.
The
Model 20 was first produced beginning between 1914 and 1922 as a
child's toy. Hand cranked, it clamps to a table and sews a functional chain stitch. It reappeared in the 1950's and 1970's, also in electric
and battery models. Early ones in the 1920's and 30's were cast
iron, like mine.
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| Singer Model 20 - After |
I
fully intended to clean it a little bit for display only, but my talented husband
had other ideas. He worked to remove the rust, and freed it up
enough to take completely apart. After sanding, nickel plating, painting, and
polishing the pieces, he put it back together, replaced the decals
and ordered new needles.
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| Model 20 back view |
We
made some adjustments to the tension and stitch length; now it sews a
pretty chain stitch. While I won't use it often, I love that the
Singer is all polished, shiny and functional.
What
a guy...he took time from his own projects for this time consuming
refurbishment. Of course, fixing stuff is one thing he likes to do.
I got me a good man
and I'm gonna keep him!
