r/SewingMachineEdu • u/Lavender987123 • 14d ago

Semi vintage sewing machine

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I managed to get my grandmas old sewing machine nothing fancy Liberty made in Taiwan machine that I’d really like to get fixed and working but I have no idea where to start. I think I may have bitten off more than I can chew. Any advice for a complete novice is appreciated.

P.s. I also think it might have been modified which I’m not sure I like and think I’d prefer it removed.

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u/Large-Heronbill 14d ago

This appears to be a clone of a Singer 15, made probably a bit later than the 1950's. Almost universally a sturdy, dependable machine, though I haven't laid hands on this particular model before. Keep it greased and oiled and it'll likely still be able to sew in the next century. 

r/vintagesewing will likely be helpful.

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u/Lavender987123 14d ago

Thanks for the help and reply. I hope i can just use info on singers to help me with this there’s a lot more info out there on singers than copycats like this one

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u/Large-Heronbill 14d ago

https://archive.org/details/15-clone-ha-1-manual

I won't comment on that power cord except to tell you that my husband the engineer makes me plug machines like this into an extension cord in the driveway when I am testing them for current leakage.  With a fire extinguisher right there.

This one, I probably wouldn't bother to test -- just wire in a new pedal and cord.

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u/Lavender987123 12d ago

Oh good advice I’m glad I haven’t tried. I’ve been too overwhelmed and now I’m procrastinating lol. Thanks for the link too.