Clean off excess oil from the machine by using a cloth. Use quality sewing machine oil and oil moving parts where metal touches metal.

Is important that you leave the red felt alone (you see it right under tweezers on the the picture) The felt helps to lubricate things. Use them to get to the al the small tricky places to remove all bits of thread and dust.

A cotton tip and tweezers is your best friend. Use a damp cloth and wiped off all the dust. First try the mixture on a small area (for example inside the lid) so you do not etch away the paint on the lid. It is important to remember that some nail polish removers are stronger than others. When the glue is gone use a damp cloth and wash away the nail polish remover mixture. Dip a cotton tip in the mixture and start rubbing it on the glue. In order to remove the glue, mix one part water and one part nail polish remover. I used a damp cloth and wiped off all the dust on the lid.There was a note attached to the lid and it had left some ugly glue residues.

I started on the lid.Ĭover your workplace with newspaper or cardboard to prevent it from getting dirty. The sewing machine was in good condition, except that it needed a thorough clean. I was a little unsure of how old the sewing machine was, but Singer has made a very handy list where you can check the serial number and find out what year the machine was made. Oh joy! I got it along with many other vintage treasures (read more about that here) It is black with a hand crank and I love it. As long as I can remember I have wanted an old Singer sewing machine.

Standard sewing machine serial numbers