This Singer Fashion Mate 252 has been waiting patiently in a corner of the basement since I thrifted it in 2017. I tested it then and diagnosed a blown motor, and apparently there was also a note on it about it needing a new belt. But I’m guessing that I pressed the pedal before turning on the light…?
Because yeah, the light switch is the on switch…
(None of my sewing machines (serger not included) have power switches – not used to the new-fangled ones.)
After a generous application of oil and some confident but utterly inexpert turning of knobs and dials, it sews again, and fairly well – I might not replace the belt just yet.
Made a few card sleeves intending to make many more, but sewing clear polyester is hard to see and I’m overdue for new specs as well…
Now that I’ve got this ’70s machine up and running it’s probably time I start thinking about starting that ’70s quilt I’ve been chewing on for some time…
ASTITCHMATISM 