Helpful products to get your vintage sewing machines up and running, and some fun stuff too. For everything else that we don't carry, we put together this helpful list.
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Attachments/Presser Feet
Free Motion Quilting Darning Embroidery Foot
Necchi Sewing Machine Attachments
Sears Kenmore Buttonholer Attachments
Sears Kenmore Chain Stitch Kit Bobbin & Plate
Singer Blindstitch Sewing Machine Attachments
Singer Buttonholer Sewing Machine Attachments
Singer Puzzle Box Attachments for model 27
Singer Zigzag Sewing Machine Attachments
Super High Shank Attachment Set
Singer Walking Foot Attachment
Belts
13"-15" Stretch Belt ,Brother, Kenmore
Bernina Belts Featherweight ORIGINAL Belts - these work better than reproduction belts. Just send Glen an email.
Singer Motor Belt #193077 - Fits 15-90, 66, 99, 185, 206, 306, 319, 327, 328, 329
Treadle Belt - This belt is for all treadles, including the Singer 29-4.
Bobbins
Featherweight Bobbins 221, 222 & 301, 301A
Singer Treadle Long bobbins # 8228 For 27, 28, 127, 128
Wheeler & Wilson Bagel Bobbins
Bobbin Cases
Free Westinghouse (ROTARY STYLE) Bobbin Case
HA1 Bobbin Case (Clone of class 15, JA models)
Kenmore (ROTARY STYLE) Bobbin Case
Singer 15-91 (class 15) Bobbin Case
Singer Featherweight 221, 222,301 Bobbin Case
Wheeler & Wilson 8 bobbin case
Wheeler & Wilson 9 bobbin case
Wheeler & Wilson D9 bobbin case
White (ROTARY STYLE) Bobbin Case
Bobbin Winder Tires
Kenmore : 158.10401, 158.12272, 158.12312, 158.13400, 158.14100, 158.14510, 158.330, 158.17012, 158.17500, 158.17501, 158.17530, 158.1784138, 158.1786080, 158.1787180, 158.850, 158.19131, 158.19142, 385.18841, 385.18836 Standard size part #15287
Necchi : 549, BF -Mira, BU, BU Mira, BU Nova & Supernova Standard size part #15287
Nelco : Babylock rubber ring K81673000
Singer 12K - 7/8” diameter outside by 1 3/8”. #2460
Singer : 15-125, 15-126, 15-210, 15-211, 15-87, 15-88, 15-89, 15-90, 15-91, 15-96, 15-97, 15-98, 27, 28, 29K71, 66 -16, 99K, 128 -3, 188K1, 192K, 201, 201 -2, 223, 237, 239, 257, 258, 301, 301A, 306K, 319, 319K, 327, 327K, 328, 328K, 360, 353, 401A, 403, 404, 500, 500A, 503, 503A, 714, 717, 719, 724, 734, 774, 776, 1732, 1748, 1802, 1803, 1812, 185, 1873 and other newer models. Standard size part #15287
White : 447, 477, 505, 527, 530, 578, 693FA, 785, 970 Standard size part #15287
Books
Featherweight 221 The Perfect Portable
How To Make Money With Vintage Sewing Machines
How To Rewire Vintage Sewing Machines
How To Select, Service, Repair & Maintain Your Vintage Sewing Machine: Second Edition
How To Use A Vintage Sewing Machine
The Sewing Machine Attachment Handbook
Tailor Professional 834 Manual
Carry Cases
Brother sewing machine carry case
Carry cases with wheels Featherweight carry case
Featherweight replacement handle for carry case with d-rings - please note that there are to types of handles-some have pins and not d-rings.
Featherweight 221 Bakelite handle for carrying cases
Padded sewing machine carry cases
Universal sewing machine carry cases
Carry Cases-Restoration products
Wallpaper Remover - excellent for removing the old paper covering from wooden carry cases.
Wood filler - for repairing vintage wooden carry cases
Cleaning products
Carnauba wax - use this to create a beautiful shine on your vintage machines. Note: this works best when there's a clear coat on the machine. Do not use on decals.
NOVUS 2 Plastic Fine Scratch Remover
Mother's (Automotive) Pre-Wax Cleaner - use this on your machines BEFORE waxing.
NEVR-DULL Magic Wadding Polish - excellent for cleaning minor rust off of the metal parts of your machine. DO NOT USE ON DECALS.
Singer Sewing Machine Oil - sometimes just a lightly oiled lint free rag is all you need to wipe down your machine.
Ultrasonic Cleaner, heated - excellent for cleaning the metal parts of your sewing machine, such as face plates, slide plates, etc. Make sure to get one that has an inner tray size of at least 6" to fit the face plates in. Note: not all ultrasonic cleaners are heated, but I prefer a heated model for help in removing the sticky grime on old sewing machine parts.
Decals
Keeler Sales for Beautiful Restoration Decal Sets
Fabric
Fabric clips (a great alternative to pins)
Insul Bright - Insulated lining, great for pot holders.
Vintage Sewing Machine themed fabric
Foot pedals/Motor combos
Pfaff foot control Pfaff motor and foot control combo Kenmore foot pedal - This foot controller has 3 UNEVEN prongs. Many Kenmore models use this pedal. Fits Kenmore (Sears) Sewing Machine Models: 14501, 14571, 148.11150, 148.12011, 148.12040, 148.12060, 148.12071, 148.12140, 148.1217, 148.12170, 148.12180, 148.12181, 148.12190, 148.12200, 148.12210, 148.13100, 148.13101, 148.13110, 158.14310, 148.15210, 148.15600, 148.15700, 148.19371, 148.19372, 158.1010180, 158.10300, 158.10304, 158.10401, 158.10402, 158.10600, 158.10601, 158.10690, 158.10691, 158.10692, 158.12020, 158.12110, 158.12111, 158.12112, 158.12120, 158.12260, 158.12270, 158.12271, 158.12272, 158.12292, 158.12312, 158.12411, 158.12470, 158.12472, 158.12510, 158.12511, 158.12512, 158.12520, 158.1255180, 158.1255181, 158.1262182, 158.130, 158.13201, 158.13250, 158.13360, 158.13400, 158.1340180, 158.1340280, 158.1340281, 158.13410, 158.13411, 158.13412, 158.13413, 158.13450, 158.1345380, 158.1345381, 158.13471, 158.13500, 158.1350180, 158.1350280, 158.13510, 158.13511, 158.13512, 158.13520, 158.1355080, 158.13570, 158.13571, 158.13573, 158.14301, 158.14311, 158.1440180, 158.1450180, 158.1450181, 158.1450280, 158.14510, 158.1457180, 158.15150, 158.15250, 158.15251, 158.15510, 158.15511, 158.1561180, 158.1561280, 158.1561281, 158.15810, 158.1595280, 158.1595281, 158.16250, 158.16410, 158.16600, 158.16800, 158.16801, 158.16820, 158.16900, 158.17200, 158.17300, 158.17310, 158.17600, 158.1765180, 158.17741, 158.17810, 158.17811, 158.17812, 158.1783080, 158.1784080, 158.1784181, 158.1784182, 158.1784183, 158.1784184, 158.17850, 158.1786080, 158.1786081, 158.1787180, 158.1789280, 158.18150, 158.19130, 158.19141, 158.19310, 158.19311, 158.19400, 158.19410, 158.19411, 158.19412, 158.19460, 158.19461, 158.19470, 158.19471, 158.220, 385.1011180, 385.101180, 385.11101590, 385.1154180, 385.1158180, 385.11607090, 385.1168280, 385.1168291, 385.12014590, 385.12116690, 385.12216, 385.12216790, 385.12314990, 385.12321, 385.1233180, 385.1233280, 385.12490, 385.1249380, 385.12514590, 385.1254180, 385.1258180, 385.12612090, 385.12614490, 385.12618890, 385.1264180, 385.12714090, 385.1274180, 385.1278180, 385.1278191, 385.12812690, 385.12814490, 385.1284180, 385.1564180, 385.157510, 385.1584180, 385.16631490, 385.16633790, 385.1664190, 385.16642090, 385.16655100, 385.1684180, 385.1695180, 385.17026590, 385.17124, 385.17124790, 385.17126, 385.17126690, 385.17526, 385.17622090, 385.17641, 385.1764180, 385.17724490, 385.1778180, 385.1778181, 158.17820, 385.17822490, 385.17824090, 385.1782480, 385.17826690, 385.17828490, 385.1788180, 385.17922090, 385.17928, 385.17928090, 385.18230790, 385.18330, 385.18830, 385.18830490, 385.18836, 385.18836090, 385.18841, 385.1884180
Guaranteed to fit White Sewing Machine Models: 1630
Alternate Part Numbers: 033770114F, 033770114FC, 482-P, 482-J, 033770114, 031870119, 31870119, 33770114, 3C-135-B, 6811, 6812, 6815, 6816, DPX6811, FC-LC10
Kenmore 158 series ROTARY plug/foot pedal combo
Singer 15-91 foot pedal Singer 66 foot pedal (electric models)
Singer 66 foot pedal and motor combo This is also compatible with models: HA1 (Japanese models), 15, 66, and 99K. Any machine using an external motor and belt can use this combo.
Gifts for Vintage Sewing Machine Lovers
Doll House Sewing Machine Miniatures
Sewing Machine bird trade cards
Hand Crank
Hand crank for Singer
Industrial Parts
There are many types of industrial sewing machines. When searching for parts, know your model, the needle system it uses, and the part #'s to help you in finding the correct parts. These links should get you started. If you can't find what you need, contact me.
Industrial sewing machine light
Industrial sewing machine clutches,
Industrial Servo Motor (quieter and with more speed control than clutch motors)
Knee Bars for Bentwood cases
Light Bulbs
Kenmore 117 158 385 Series LED Bulb
Singer 15 LED Bulb - Fits 15-88, 15-90, 15-91, 201
Singer 221 Featherweight LED Bulb - (black featherweight)
Singer 221-1 LED bulb (White featherweight)
Singer 401, 403, 404, 500, 503 LED Light Bulb Push In Style
Lubrication
Oiler With Extended Brass Spout
Motors
.9 amp Sewing Machine Motor - for Singer 15, 66, 99, 99K, and HA1 (JA clones)
1 amp Sewing Machine Motor - for Singer 15, 66, 99, 99K, and HA1 (JA clones)
Needles
Class 12x1 Needle System - Singer 12
Class 15x1 Needle System - Most machines use this standard needle.
Class 20x1 Needle System - Domestic, New Home, National, and White Sewing Machines.
Class 24x1 Needles Singer 20 Sew handy/Toy Machines
Class 29k Needle System - Singer 29K
Class 95 Needle System - Singer 95 Industrial Sewing Machine.
206x13 Needles - Singer 206, 306, 319 Sewing Machines.
Wheeler & Wilson curved needles
Wheeler & Wilson 8 needles -126x1
Wheeler & Wilson 9 ROUND SHANK needles -(Boye 27)
Wheeler & Wilson D9 FLAT SHANK needles -127x1 (Boye 18)
Notions
Bobbin Holder Clover Wonder Clips - A better alternative to using pins
Fiskars Soft Grip Fabric Scissors
Popular Vintage Sewing Machines For Sale
Grover & Baker Hand crank models
Handheld portable sewing machines
Models with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Singer model 403 Slant O Matic
Power Cords
Bernina Sewing Machine Power Cord
Chicago Plugs- a special type of plug
Kenmore 158 series, ROTARY STYLE power cord
Necchi Sewing Machine Power Cord Power Cord,
Light/Motor Block #143 -for Various Models.
Singer SINGLE Lead Power Cord- (part #197874-001) For: Singer 301, 319, 319W, 401, 401A, 403, 404, 500, 503, 15-30, 15-88, 15-90, 15-91, 15CL, 306K, 306W.
Singer DOUBLE Lead Power Cord- (part # 123) For: Singer 27, 66-6, 201, 201K, 206, 206K, 221 Featherweight, 222, 237, 239, 275K, 285K, 301, 301-A (only for the models which do not use a separate cord for the foot pedal), 306W, 309, 319, 320, 401, 404, 411, 431, 15-88, 15-90, 15-91 & 1200-1
Rewiring
3 Pin Terminal Block - For Singer models 15, 66, 99, 206, 221, 222, 301, 306, 319, 401, & 403 #192797
18-2 SJOOW Black 300V Wire - This wiring is used for Willcox and Gibbs Foot Controllers.
Black Spt 16/2 Wire - Excellent for rewiring motors and lights on vintage sewing machines.
Chicago Plugs- a special type of plug
Cord Block Set (two plug box that sits inside base of sewing machine)
Electrical connector splice 22-10 gauge wire terminal kit
Heat Shrink Electrical Wire Wrap Tubes- (be sure to get the correct size for your projects)
Rewiring Kit for Singer 15-91 201-2
Vintage Style 2 Prong Electrical Plug
Rotary Parts Rotary parts include makes such as Whites, Kenmore, Free and others.
Kenmore 158 series, ROTARY STYLE power cord
Rotary Bobbins Rotary Bobbin Case
Motor Pulley Tire, Kenmore #5767 - Fits 1/4" shaft, 7/8" outside diameter. For Kenmore Sewing Machine Models:
117.552, 117.591, 117.720, 117.831, 117.959, and White Rotary Sewing Machine Models: 77 Series.
Motor Pulley Tire, Kenmore #LN379A, #410 Fits a 9/32" shaft, pulley is 1 1/8" diameter. For the following Sewing Machines: New Home, Free and some Kenmore's.
Motor Pulley Tire, Kenmore #417 or buy here Fits a 9/32" shaft, pulley is 3/4" diameter. For the following Sewing Machines: New Home, Free and some Kenmore's.
Motor Pulley Tire, Kenmore #409 - Fits a 1/4" shaft, pulley is 3/4" diameter. For the following Sewing Machines: White 77 series, and Kenmore 117 series. New Home, Free and some Kenmore's.
Rust Removal
Kroil -Excellent for loosening rusty screws.
Evaporust - Removes rust.
#0000 Fine Steel Wool - Use with Evaporust to help remove rust.
NEVR-DULL Magic Wadding Polish - An excellent product for removing rust on your sewing machine. Easy to use.
Scissors/Cutting tools
Rotary Cutter - To be used with a cutting mat.
Shipping Sewing Machines
20" x 20" x 20" 275# Double Wall Corrugated Box - Preferred size for shipping sewing machines with the proper amount of packing material.
Singer 15-91 Parts
3 Pin Terminal Block - For Singer models 15, 66, 99, 206, 221, 222, 301, 306, 319, 401, & 403 #192797
Bobbin Winder Tire #15287- Also fits: 66, 99, 15-88, 15-90, 15-125, 128-3, 201,192, 223, 237 and more.
Singer 15 LED Bulb - Fits 15-88, 15-90, 15-91, 201
Power Cord - SINGLE LEAD - When you already have a cord on your foot controller, and just need to plug the machine in.
Power Cord - DOUBLE LEAD - This is if you need to connect a foot controller.
Singer 15-91 Rewire Kit -(also for 201-2)
Singer motor lubricant Singer gear grease
Singer 221 Featherweight Parts
Featherweight Spool Pin 45795 Fits 221 & 222
Spool Pins
Featherweight Spool Pin 45795 Fits 221 & 222
Spool Pin 201 15 15-88 15-90 15-91 66 99 99K 127/8 & More
Tools
If you are going to work on vintage sewing machines on a continual basis, you'll need tools. Here's what's in my tool box...
18-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Combo Kit Cordless Drill/Driver and Impact Driver Kit - The impact driver is crucial for removing large bolts.
Bags - Available in 2x2", 2x3" & 3x4"- The sizes I use the most for storing sewing machine parts. I also use snack, sandwich, quart & gallon size bags for storing all my sewing machine parts.
Clip on Desk Light - Makes working on sewing machines easier.
Electrical Connector Splice 22-10 Gauge Wire Terminal Kit
Electrical Tape Gear Puller - Needed for removing balance wheels from Whites' brand sewing machines. A 3" or 4" gear puller should work fine.
Hammer - Helpful when breaking the seal on a stuck screw.
Hex Key Set - Needed for removing set screws.
Long Tweezers Magnetic Mechanic Tray
Pliers Set Punch Set- Some parts can only be removed with these.
Right Angle Screwdriver - Needed for removing most needle plates.
Scale - Necessity for shipping sewing machines.
Screwdriver Set - Tip 1: Buy decent screwdrivers, you don't need the most expensive set, but don't buy the cheapest either or the tips will break off. Tip 2: Even if you buy a set that seems to have every size, you'll find you might need 2 types of the same size. Some tips are wider, which gives you more grip on a stubborn screw. Also, buy a large strong flat head screwdriver too, trust, me, it will come in handy. You'll use both the 1/8" & 1/4" sizes a lot.
Socket Wrench Set Soldering Iron Tool Box- There are many options out there, but I use this type because I can better organize my tools.
Tool Kit - Some kits may include other items on this list.
Treadle Parts
Treadle Sewing Machine Drip Pans
Treadle Cabinet Drawer TRIANGLE Key- 3-Sided
Treadle Cabinet Drawer FLAT Key
Treadle Cabinet Drawer SQUARE Key
Treadle Pitman Rods or pitman rods
Vintage Sewing Machine Accessories
Singer Sewing Machine Advertising Metal Trash Can
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