I remember when my grandmother's machine came back from the shop from being converted from a treadle to a knee pedal. She was a seamstress from the 1920s through the 1940s. I was especially glad to see this because I ordered a replacement belt for my Singer 185 J and got this orange toothy thing and thought I was sunk. Now I know all is well. Thank you so much!
Sadly yes. The owner retired and the business was closed. I miss it since I found it had a well laid out website for finding some of the items I needed.
Ok. Thanks so much. And thank you for all the videos and tutorials. This has been my starting point as I've just gotten into restoring vintage machines in the past 6 months or so. I love learning something new every day and I love the history you share and your teaching style.
i have buyed a orange beld, put on my mashine and tested... about an year later, i need to sewing something and motor start spin, but the belt slips... then I saw that the belt started to fall apart... the orange belts are cheaper than blacks, the black belts are more durable...
No, I would not attempt that. Leather belts will be difficult to keep tension on an electric machine due to how they stretch. You can try pre-stretching in a pinch but you will likely be much happier buying a belt made for electric models.
I remember when my grandmother's machine came back from the shop from being converted from a treadle to a knee pedal. She was a seamstress from the 1920s through the 1940s.
I was especially glad to see this because I ordered a replacement belt for my Singer 185 J and got this orange toothy thing and thought I was sunk. Now I know all is well. Thank you so much!
Thank you for all the info. You helped me grease and get new wicks for my machine.
Great to hear!
I like nerdy history. :-) My grandfather electrified a treadle Singer for my grandma. I wish I had that machine today!
You and me both!
You commented that the person you used to purchase the vintage style belts from has retired. Any other resource you know of to get them now?
That was an interesting history lesson.
Thanks I learned something new
Glad to help
Is sew-classic closed now? I tried looking for a belt for my Necchi 534FB and am having trouble finding the right lug belt for it.
Sadly yes. The owner retired and the business was closed. I miss it since I found it had a well laid out website for finding some of the items I needed.
Ok. Thanks so much. And thank you for all the videos and tutorials. This has been my starting point as I've just gotten into restoring vintage machines in the past 6 months or so. I love learning something new every day and I love the history you share and your teaching style.
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Do you know how or where I can look to purchase a replacement belt for my Morse MZZ ? I’m lost and need some direction. Thank you so much
How do I measure to buy the right size belt for my 128k sewing machine?
See my videos on belts for how to measure yours.
I have a Japanese clone. What size belt is best
Where do i get the black belt for my 128 k vintage machine.?
i have buyed a orange beld, put on my mashine and tested... about an year later, i need to sewing something and motor start spin, but the belt slips... then I saw that the belt started to fall apart... the orange belts are cheaper than blacks, the black belts are more durable...
Thanks
If it is a bit large means what to do..
I got a a Century anniversary too :) JC433267
So can I cut a leather treadle belt to fit an electric motor?
No, I would not attempt that. Leather belts will be difficult to keep tension on an electric machine due to how they stretch. You can try pre-stretching in a pinch but you will likely be much happier buying a belt made for electric models.