This took a bit longer than I expected, but here’s the result:
Is it perfect? No.
Does that matter? Probably not.
The machine wasn’t in perfect condition when I got it anyway, so it was never going to look as good as brand new. But at least here it looks complete again, with a front panel back on and the missing pieces replaced. All in all, a very pleasing result.
And there you have it. A 1945 Singer 15 ‘Indian Star’ back to working order and saved from almost certain destruction.
Here is the interior of the new base:
And here is the new bed-support, to stop the damn thing from SAGGING whenever it sits down (which believe me is more important than you might think – it prevents you from opening the slide-plate!):
This is what the same machine looked like about two weeks ago, when I got it home:
…I haven´t seen the pictures of how it looked like when you got it, so I can´t compare how broken it was before you made it shine once again…but it is inspiring, beautiful…well done.
Added the pre-restoration picture.
…I haven´t seen the pictures of how it looked like when you got it, so I can´t compare how broken it was before you made it shine once again…but it is inspiring, beautiful…well done.
Added the pre-restoration picture.
I’ve enjoyed your sewing machine adventures and wanted to share a site: tfsr.org. Their (free download) Sewing Machine Manual is the best for Singer 99’s, 66’s, 15’s, and 201’s (plus pertinent to many other machines.) They even tell you how to make the ‘felt lubers’. Their manual was invaluable in my restoration of my Aunt’s 99-13. Check it out and pass it on to others so inclined.