The details on this cabinet are fabulous. I fixed the bobbin winder with a new bobbin tire, still waiting for the replacement leather belt for the treadle. Removed 116 years of four different threads on the bobbin (moldy, stinky, smoky) and will rewind some. Was able to dislodge the needle (20x1, no longer made), will see if a new needle will hold. I guess most people just collect these as antiques instead of use them and keep them in working order.... #sewingmachinerepair #sewing #antique

After oiling it twice, the machine is working again, mechanically. Needs a belt and will try to get a new needle in there (antique needles never work... cut the thread due to the rust in the eye). #sewing https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ngWMkAczh5g

@ai6yr Sewing machines are one of my favorites examples of thinking outside the box. That is, it
mechanizes a human activity in an utterly different manner than a human would conduct that activity.

@lauren @ai6yr A favorite old BBC show called The Secret Life of Machines did an episode explaining how sewing machines sew, it's one of the best visual demonstrations I've seen, using a human sized sewing machine. Very charming show, btw, I recommend them all. https://youtu.be/8lwI4TSKM3Y?feature=shared