Gmask:

Yes, its a regular sewing machine, and the only problem I have (other than a sore left arm) is that the throat plate is broken and collapses, causing the needle to jam. It was pretty battered when I got it, not a really good design. It's an early zigzag, and the slot in the throat plate is obviously just a bored out fixed needle hole, much to thin on the sides (less than a mm). There were lots of needle scars on the thin part when I got it, so when the other side broke, it collapsed.

I will stop in at the local sewing place and see if they have a replacement. Probably do, they have everything else, have been there since the beginning of time.

Other than sewing the apron and side piece on, these are very easy as seat covers go.

Peter

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