tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222007135907343863.post1530512426933633361..comments2024-01-23T17:50:44.068-08:00Comments on JillyBeJoyful: Vintage Singer Love - How I Clean 'em Up (The Basics)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09047123200277669095noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222007135907343863.post-67352193590507299222016-11-30T11:29:35.784-08:002016-11-30T11:29:35.784-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Ritanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222007135907343863.post-72812731668237876822016-09-17T07:11:28.251-07:002016-09-17T07:11:28.251-07:00Very Helpful, thanks! I've done a bit of resto...Very Helpful, thanks! I've done a bit of restoration, but I just inherited my Grandmother's 99k and it's in rougher shape than my previous dabbles into vintage machines. This was very helpful. Teaganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12638196429473886741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222007135907343863.post-18884622493410727522016-07-10T09:45:55.400-07:002016-07-10T09:45:55.400-07:00I am so thankful for your resource and blog about ...I am so thankful for your resource and blog about each of these steps. I followed each just as you mentioned with each product you used. I am so happy and excited to have such amazing success using these methods. I feel like I have brand new machine!<br /><br />Evan, 32 male Brooklyn<br />Singer 301 AEvanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14251250005064254917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222007135907343863.post-19290247512895991612016-03-30T11:05:31.366-07:002016-03-30T11:05:31.366-07:00If you want to join a great group of vintage sewin...If you want to join a great group of vintage sewing machine enthusiasts, I recommend http://www.victoriansweatshop.com/ where the people are really nice and very interesting.Altomentishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04431908039741121402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222007135907343863.post-51853394249974583812016-03-30T08:04:00.791-07:002016-03-30T08:04:00.791-07:00Will the scratch x actually get the fine pin scrat...Will the scratch x actually get the fine pin scratches out of the glaze finish. None of the scratches have gone thru to the paint but I am nervous of going too far.<br />sharoneahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03275654717537091834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222007135907343863.post-5273906245114357152016-03-08T20:11:24.322-08:002016-03-08T20:11:24.322-08:00I just acquired a pitiful looking Singer 27. The c...I just acquired a pitiful looking Singer 27. The cabinet is surprisingly better-off than the machine. I hope to dive in on the cleaning and polishing this weekend.kim dever thibodeauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10917496055937497977noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222007135907343863.post-41006574695615054452016-02-20T19:34:44.741-08:002016-02-20T19:34:44.741-08:00Thank you! I haven't yet begun to restore my o...Thank you! I haven't yet begun to restore my old machines yet, as I just picked them up today. I purchased 3 antique sewing machines (1 singer) that are still in their cases and there is a lot of rust and grime on them. I only paid $25 for them. Your directions are wonderfully straight forward which I appreciate. I'm only 34 and have absolutely no experience with older machines so your experience is much appreciated. Jules81https://www.blogger.com/profile/03144780448791490150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222007135907343863.post-88976896436506230562016-02-10T02:33:15.994-08:002016-02-10T02:33:15.994-08:00Thanks.
I have a treadle and had the cabinet poli...Thanks. <br />I have a treadle and had the cabinet polished by a professional a few years ago but they left the machine untouched. I suspect after reading your post they were a little worried about flying springs! and perhaps removing the decals. By the way I still use mine to sew my quilts - I love her stitching. I have another really old singer that was my grandparents - they were tailors I will have a look to see if you have any suggestions on maintenance. That one is in need of some love :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222007135907343863.post-46599828541707145682016-01-06T15:43:52.086-08:002016-01-06T15:43:52.086-08:00Cool! My first Vingtage Singer Model 66 just arriv...Cool! My first Vingtage Singer Model 66 just arrived, don't even know if she's working but I'm soaking in your blog to get it all cleaned up first. Thanks for sharing!RiaMHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17018796997082267451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222007135907343863.post-38270700222175824662015-09-14T18:49:39.075-07:002015-09-14T18:49:39.075-07:00Can't wait to try this on the 66 treadle I pic...Can't wait to try this on the 66 treadle I picked up last week. My first! I'm so excited.<br />Thank you.LindaWIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11091908373441121580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222007135907343863.post-60815453569825597472015-08-30T12:15:05.206-07:002015-08-30T12:15:05.206-07:00she's beautiful! nicely done.she's beautiful! nicely done. gabriela diana goddessOf InYourBoneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06145065136059413141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222007135907343863.post-62648831834602577792015-07-22T15:52:40.931-07:002015-07-22T15:52:40.931-07:00Hello
Thank you soo much for all this info, I know...Hello<br />Thank you soo much for all this info, I know nothing but do want to learn.<br />I have just taken charge of, what I believe may be my first, 1905 Singer. It has some pitting to the body, is there anything I can do to make it better?<br /><br />Thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550172584940241093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222007135907343863.post-54217759800713543572015-05-23T06:42:49.275-07:002015-05-23T06:42:49.275-07:00Great job on this !
I have an old one that I will...Great job on this ! <br />I have an old one that I will be cleaning someday - when I get a day off - LOL<br />I am bookmarking your page to help me when that happens.<br />Thanks :)Diana's Gift Shophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13241824049686389216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222007135907343863.post-64558018264983416732015-05-20T20:14:12.629-07:002015-05-20T20:14:12.629-07:00Wonderful information! Thank you so much!Wonderful information! Thank you so much!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15600335225682132493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222007135907343863.post-28414128181459621002011-08-07T16:33:26.298-07:002011-08-07T16:33:26.298-07:00Thank you Wasquilter :) Good eye! I realize the...Thank you Wasquilter :) Good eye! I realize the shoe polish is in a pic on the Featherweight post - that's where I use it; on the FW case. It's the perfect finishing touch to put the rich color back on to those old cases.Jillybejoyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11010866113928621691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222007135907343863.post-59924743050307089962011-08-07T15:08:31.272-07:002011-08-07T15:08:31.272-07:00Dear Jilly Be -
Appreciate seeing the love and ca...Dear Jilly Be -<br /><br />Appreciate seeing the love and care you put into your sweeties! I see in your pictures that you have a can of shoe polish. At what step do you use this? I am in envy of your shining little gems!<br /><br />Cheers,<br />WasquilterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222007135907343863.post-68885177599232643522011-07-02T19:16:55.209-07:002011-07-02T19:16:55.209-07:00Wonderful pictures and text, and sense of humor. T...Wonderful pictures and text, and sense of humor. Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222007135907343863.post-10916377930930335752011-06-04T15:02:30.112-07:002011-06-04T15:02:30.112-07:00"we as a species are capable of producing las..."we as a species are capable of producing lasting beauty."<br /><br />I am loving this quote!!!! So true, on so many of life's levels :) Thank you ac/dc!Jillybejoyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11010866113928621691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222007135907343863.post-27976498813749548452011-06-04T10:45:07.554-07:002011-06-04T10:45:07.554-07:00Lovely, just lovely!
Yeah, the kerosene thing.. I ...Lovely, just lovely!<br />Yeah, the kerosene thing.. I tried it once, wasn't worth the time, effort, or smell.<br /><br />You've done a spectacular job with her finish!<br />It always makes my heart glad to see one of these beauties restored to what they originally looked like, and it reminds me that we as a species are capable of producing lasting beauty.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222007135907343863.post-46169473752848903752011-06-01T12:32:22.216-07:002011-06-01T12:32:22.216-07:00fab tutorial!! I'm on the look out for an old ...fab tutorial!! I'm on the look out for an old singer my great-grandmother had one but it ended up being thrown out :( <br />I name my sewing machines too hehe!!<br /><br />fashbrickroad.blogspot.com/sarahhttp://fashbrickroad.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222007135907343863.post-51757882728773987542011-05-30T21:04:36.875-07:002011-05-30T21:04:36.875-07:00Thanks everyone! Hearing & seeing restoration ...Thanks everyone! Hearing & seeing restoration success stories just delights me, and if my experience helps someone bring out the best in their vintage lovely, that would delight me even more!Jillybejoyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11010866113928621691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222007135907343863.post-60303045340538681692011-05-30T20:29:35.620-07:002011-05-30T20:29:35.620-07:00Very nice tutorial! She's beautiful.Very nice tutorial! She's beautiful.glormhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08864222002627736492noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222007135907343863.post-56748638907979111612011-05-30T18:49:44.852-07:002011-05-30T18:49:44.852-07:00How I wish I had the patience to do this! Great t...How I wish I had the patience to do this! Great tutorial!Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222007135907343863.post-61350075126043553942011-05-30T18:04:35.235-07:002011-05-30T18:04:35.235-07:00Great tip about the Oxi Brite! Lovely machine. T...Great tip about the Oxi Brite! Lovely machine. The 66 is such an easy machine to use it's great you are giving it a good home. I too have a Singer 66 treadle.yarndivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10132680063667909853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4222007135907343863.post-77157529615266003502011-05-30T17:27:41.052-07:002011-05-30T17:27:41.052-07:00Wonderful tutorial, thanks! I have a model 27 Sin...Wonderful tutorial, thanks! I have a model 27 Singer, she works well, but I'll have to get me some of that wax and shine her up!Treadle27noreply@blogger.com