So everyone knows that the blog will be kind of quiet for a bit while I dig up some info. I'll try to feature each machine I have that I plan on working on for the topic of a post. I figure if I can learn to fix bicycles when I was a kid... what will it kill me to learn how to DIY a few sewing machines? LOL! Famous last words I'm sure!
So keep your eye out on the following players:
JC Penney Model 7057 Cat Number 868-4698 (I need to take a pic and will post it later)
It supposedly has a bobbin tension issue, but I'm going to clean it and check it out when I get a bobbin to fit it as it isn't the 15 style/size of bobbin.
Montgomery Ward UHT-J 1934
All this baby seems to need is a bobbin case so as soon as I find one for the best shipping price AND price, I'm getting one.
Then I have the oldest machine that needs some major TLC
Dressmaker
This poor baby was thrown out to the curb and will require the most work so far to get her all fixed up. I need the shank, feet, bobbin winder tire and some bolts to attach it to the hinges in the cabinet so I can put it away. The cabinet has some paint splatter on it and I will work on getting that off as well. If anyone reading this blog post today has any GOOD resources for any of these machines or sellers of parts... please comment with info as I'm getting angry at google about this search stuff. I even used the UK version of google to get away from the eBay sales and nonsense things. I know there are free tutorials, manuals, and low cost parts out there. I just don't want to dig through 100+ pages to find it all.
Sis you ever find a bobbin for the JC Penney Model 7057 Cat Number 868-4698
ReplyDeleteso far I have tried a lot of them non work
I'm in need of bobbin info also. I've bought 3 or 4 different kinds and none fit. The last one I bought was sure to work but it is a tiny bit too tall. I'm at wits end (and don't know a lot about sewing and don't have any stores with bobbins in my small town except Walmart). I need to order online but don't know what to order. Thanks for any help out there!!!! (I have my manual but I can't find that it lists a bobbin type. BUmmer.)
ReplyDeleteHave you tried the class 66 bobbins yet? I just bought this machine and it has what looks like old 66 drop in bobbins. I just ordered New ones to see if they will work.
DeleteI have the same Montgomery Ward sewing machine model that you have that needs a bobbin case as well. Did you ever find a bobbin case?? If so can you give me the link so I can buy one? I have looked everywhere and do not know if the ones I have found are compatible.
ReplyDeletei have just purchased the same machine. let me know if you have any information about it.
DeleteI'm looking for a manual for the Montgomery Ward UHT J 1934 sewing machine. Anyhone know where I can get a free download?
ReplyDeleteHi did you ever find the manual I have been looking to look at one as well
Deletehi leann - i purchased jc penney 7057 new approx 35 yrs ago, there were no digital machines at that time. right out of the box it had major tension issues. my only fix was repair shop, who told me machine was mfg w/wrong bobbin case, and he replaced it. it's been good ever since, still using it in 2020. did you ever get your jc penney working properly?
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