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We have an old Singer electric sewing machine that was my Mother-in-law's. I have used it at her house and know it works. The problem is it is a portable and is in a wooden case. We can not get the top off of the case to get to the machine. Is there a key or something you need to open it. I never saw her do that but it is hooked down on 1 end and we can not see how to get it open.
Hello Pat,
Thank you for your query. I believe what you have is a full-sized home or domestic sewing machine. This is not my expertise.
I am able to help you with the antique toy or miniature collectible variety of sewing machine only. I am an expert is antique needlework tools, thimbles and their hallmarks.
The following website may be of interest to you however:
http://sewingmachine221sale.bizland.com/store/page19.html
Hopefully someone has the answer for you.
Regards,
Irene
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Irene Schwall
Expertise
I have been a collector of antique sewing tools and thimbles for over 30 years. I am also a dealer in this field and sell on eBay under the name -- serengeti2. I am NOT, and I repeat NOT an expert on antique or vintage domestic household sewing machines used for everyday home sewing. I can offer help when it comes to TOY or miniature collectible sewing machines ONLY.
Experience
See information provided above.
Organizations
Thimble Collectors International
SCTC - Southern California Thimble Club
SDTC - San Diego Thimble Club
OTS - Ohio Thimble Seekers
Priscilla Nutmeggers - CT/MA/NH
Dorset Thimble Society - UK
Rund um den Fingerhut - Germany
www.925/1000.com
Cyberthimble on Yahoo
Publications
I belong to Thimble Collectors International & I chair the committee 'Publishing/Grants' and oversee the research and publication of booklets relating to sewing tools and thimbles.
I have also had articles published on needlework related topics.
Education/Credentials
See information provided above.
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