1. White Rotary Sewing Machine Series 77 Serial Numbers
2. White Rotary Sewing Machine Serial Number Lookup

Trying to date a white rotary sn fr 3149635., black,with floral designs made in usa on it. Have seen picties of similar ones so I'm guessing 1920's or 1030's Bernadette, 10 years ago sewing machines co. On line and put in my serial number and found out mine is a 1902 singer model 27, then I clicked on manual and I printed it. This is a collectible 1918 vintage complete old White Rotary electric sewing machine. This unique White Rotary is in good condition and we didn't try to see if it works. The machine has a high level of details. Serial number FR 3310224 made in 1918. Katie Farmer is doing documentation on older White machines. The White Family Rotary machines' serial number usually starts with FR. My machine is 100 years old this year, the serial number is FR255722.

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Elna Bobbins

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# 260004-- High quality bobbins for Elna top drop in bobbin style models. Fits all 1965 through 1989 Swiss made models with top drop in bobbin. Fits Elna Star series, SU, TSP, Carina, Lotus, Stella, Elnita and Air electronic series.--$1.20 each
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Part # 260004B -12 bobbins in a plastic storage box----------------------------------------$12.00

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Part # J2018 - High quality bobbins for Elna top drop in bobbin style model Elna # 1 model 50, type 500970 (grasshopper) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------$1.20 each
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Part # J2018B -12 bobbins in a plastic storage box Elna # 1 (grasshopper) ---------------------------$12.00

# 45785--Metal,fits Singer featherweight and 301 models. -------12 for $10.00.

# 172222--Metal, fits Singer models 66,99,200,300,400,500 series top drop in bobbin models.----------- 12 for----$10.00

# 8228--Brass, long bobbin, fits Singer models 27,28,127,128 long shuttle type models.----------- each----$2.00

# 125291--New replacement bobbin case fits Singer models 15-88,15-90,15-91,15-125,293------------------------------------$12.00.

# jo1313Z-- Replacement bobbin case for Bernina, Singer and Japanese zig zag machines.---------------------------------------$10.00

(EXCHANGE PRICE)= If you wish to trade-in the old unit, you may send it to us with payment and pay the lower price on any item where an exchange price is listed. The exchange part must be complete.
Bakelite 3 prong receptacle (male contacts, fits on machine)--------------$18.00 SOLD

Bakelite 3 prong receptacle (female contacts, fits on cord)----------------$15.00 SOLD

Bed extension plate-------------------------Depending on condition-- from $30.00

Bobbin case base----------------------------------------------------------------- $40.00

Bottom plate W/felt pad---------------------------------------------------------$25.00

Bobbin winder guide (by switch)-------------------------------------------------$9.00

Bobbin winder---------------------------------------------------------------------$24.00

Buttonhole attachment W/ original instruction book------------------------ $30.00 and up depending on condition.

Buttonhole attachment W/copy of instruction book-------------------------$25.00 and up depending on condition.

# UCON--Good used original and tested foot control for Singer models 221,222,301 wo/cord, when available, please inquire before sending payment. Black color.--------------------------------------------------------- $40.00

NOTE: If you order both a foot control and cord, we will wire it,ready to plug in, on request, at no extra charge .

NOTE: Foot controls are available for most makes and models, Please inquire if we don't have it listed.

Handwheel----------------------------------------------------------------- From $15.00

Handwheel release knob (nickel plated)W/stop washer and screw--------$10.00

Hook assembly complete W/bobbin base------(exchange $90.00) $105.00 SOLD

Hook assembly complete W/bobbin base (NEW original never installed)One available.-------------------------------------------(exchange $135.00) $150.00

Hook only W/O bobbin base,gib etc.------------------------------------------ $50.00

Light assembly W/black cover and lead covered wire (complete)---------$30.00

Light switch. Does not include bakelite thumb screw-------------------------$9.00

Bakelite thumb screw for light switch---------------------------$10.00

Motor W/new brushes tested and guaranteed for 221------------------------(With exchange $95.00) Without exchange $115.00

Needle clamp assembly complete----------------------------------------------$10.00

Needle plate (plain)complete W/position bracket----------------------------$35.00

Needle plate W/seam allowance markings complete W/position bracket $45.00

Nickel plated face plate----------------------------------------------------------$30.00

Original used portable case, Price will vary depending on condition---------------From $60.00

Pressor foot lifter lever------------------------------------------------------------$7.00

Stitch length assembly------------------------------------------------------------$20.00

Stripped casting-Want to re-paint a featherweight. This is the way to go.$30.00
You are buying the stripped aluminum main casting. It may or may not include other parts. Add $12.00 shipping.

Thread cutter------------------------------------------------------------------------$5.00

Tension assembly complete----------------------------------------------------- $25.00

Thread takeup assembly---------------------------------------------------------$25.00

Top cover W/spool pin (black)----------------------------------------- $22.00

The following are new reproduction,replacement parts (not original)

Belt (Black rubber V belt like the original)-------------------------------------$8.00

Bobbins-----------------------------------------------------------------1 doz-----$10.00

Bobbin winder---------------------------------------------------------------------$20.00

Cord,double for 221,222---------------------------------------------------------$15.00

Singer Featherweight Decals

High quality decal sets-----$20.00 ea. 3 different sets available.
Please order by decal set # (1, 2 or 3). Complete with instructions.

Decal #1

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Decal #2

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Decal #3

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Power Cord, single wire for 301,401,403------------------------------------- $13.00

DFL--Darning/quiltng (hopping) foot(for featherweight & other low bar machines)--------------------------------------------------------------------------$12.00

Foot control #204(shape different than original)-----------------------------$29.00

#cordcon-- #123 cord & #402 control, Mercury brand, US made, wired & ready to plug in.Fits featherweight. --------------------------------------------$48.00

#cordcon-e-- Same as above with BCEF electronic control (less heat and
longer lasting) with # 123 cord wired and ready to plug in -----------------$48.00

Hook assembly complete with bobbin base & bobbin case---- (exchange $160.00) $185.00

Hook gib--------------------------------------------------------------------------- $15.00

Light bulb 110 volt --------------------------------------------------------------- $3.00

Light bulb 220 volt --------------------------------------------------------------- $3.00

Light socket W/wire W/O bakelite cover-------------------------------------$19.00

Motor--------------------------------------------------------(With exchange $75.00) without exchange $95.00 SOLD

Carbon Motor Brushes (set of 2)-----------------------------------------------$12.00

Needle plate (plain,no seam markings)W/ position bracket-----------------$39.00

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Needle plate (with 'accurate' seam markings)W/ position brackets----$49.00

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QFL-Quilting foot with adjustable guide(for featherweight & other low bar machines)------------------------------------------------------------------------- $14.00

Rubber cushions(feet)bottom of foot control set of 4-------------------------$14.00

Rubber bed cushions(feet)bottom of machine set of 4------------------------$10.00

Screws for rubber feet above-----------------------------$3.75 ea. Set of 4-- $14.00

NEW! Spool pin with black base. Very good reproduction.--------$18.00

foot/knee controls:

Most foot controls and cords are sold individually. Please specify if you
need the foot control only, the cord only or the complete control and cord unit.

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PLEASE inquire:

1. 'I need a foot control only.'

2. 'I need a cord only.'

3. 'I need a complete cord/control unit.'

#elna-air-- Pneumatic control for Elna air electronic and Elna Lotus stella models using an air operated foot control.Complete with air tubing,Ready to plug in.--------$38.00

# 402--U.S. made replacement metal foot control fits most older sewing machines, including the featherweight. Works like,but does not look like the original. Not for computer or electronic machines.110 volt.--------------$29.00

# BCEF--Replacement electronic foot control fits most older sewing machines. Works like,but does not look like the original.Longer lasting,less heat and low profile is more comfortable. Not for computer or electronic machines. 110 volt.-------------------------------------------------------------------------- $29.00

NOTE: If you order both a foot control and cord, we will wire it, ready to plug in, on request, at no extra charge .

NOTE: Many foot controls and cords are sold separately

Replacement lead cords:

# 122--U.S. made replacement cord for Singer models 301,401,403,404.Single
wire power cord (machine to wall outlet)----------------------------$14.00

# 197628--U.S. made replacement cord for Singer models 301,401,403,404. 2 prong for use with 122 (foot control to machine)---------------------$14.00

# 123--U.S. made replacement cord for Singer models 15-88,15-90,27,66,201,221,222.Double wire cord (one wire to wall outlet one to control) --$16.00

NOTE: If you order both a foot control and cord, we will wire it,on request, ready to plug in, at no extra charge.

Instruction books:
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Instruction book. Photocopy of the Singer featherweight instruction book. ----$10.00

Photocopy of Singer model 27/127 instruction book--------- $8.00
Photocopy of Singer model 28 instruction book--------- $10.00
Please note: Instruction books are not returnable.

Service Manuals:

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Copy of service manual Singer featherweight 221, 222 machines----------------$12.00
Copy of service manual Singer model 127/128-----------$12.00
Note: This manual also covers most of the adjustments for models 27/28.

Please note: Service manuals are not returnable.

Sewing Machine Needles:

# schmetzH5 # -- 5 pack of 130/705H universal high quality German made needles.These needles fit all sewing machines (not sergers)less than 40 years old.Please indicate size wanted.Size available are 8,10,12,14,16,18. Per 5 pack--- $4.50

# schmetzH5A -- 5 pack of 130/705H needles,assorted size (10,12,14). Per 5 pack--- $4.50

#SchmetzH100 # -- Box of 100 Schmetz 130/705H universal needles. Please indicate size wanted. Size available are 8,10,11,12,14,16.
Per box of 100 needles------$55.00

Supplies:

# TF-2 --- Tri-flow lubricant with teflon. 2 ounce bottle with a 4' extension tube applies one tiny drop to lubricate and free up gummy parts. ----$6.00

Part # TF-2
May be shipped to U.S. destinations only.

Part # TF-G

# NK-WO--Refillable oil bottle with 4 inch extendable brass spout, empty bottle, no oil. ---------------------------------$3.50

# Brush--Lint brush--------$2.00

# S-rip -- Seam ripper. ---------------------$3.00

Treadle sewing machine belts:

NOTE: TREADLE belts are 72 inches long and may be cut to length to
fit any treadle sewing machine. All belts include a new metal clip attached to one end. Instructions are included.
Quantity discounts (5 or more belts) please inquire. Combine orders with friends and family to save$$$$.

# TBAA--Grade AA belt Made in China 72 inch. Smooth good quality genuine leather. A great reproduction of the original belt for normal use. Color light tan. Includes a new metal clip attached to one end. Instructions are included. -------------------------------------------------------$12.00

#TBAAA-- Grade AAA Made in USA 72 inch. High quality genuine leather for normal or heavy use. Smooth and silky like the original belt. More flexible and Softer leather to treadle easier and last longer. Guaranteed for the life of the machine. If it breaks,send it back and I will replace it free. This is the last belt you will ever have to buy. Color light tan.Includes a new metal clip attached to one end. Instructions are included. ------------------------------$18.00

White Sewing Center
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Middle Brook, Mo. 63656

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Updated 05/28/120

THE NEEDLEBAR

Online Manual Section

DIRECTIONS

For Using the

White Rotary Sewing

Machine

MANUFACTURED BY

White Sewing Machine Company

Cleveland, Ohio, U.S.A.

Never run Machine with needle threaded without goods under presser foot. Run Machine so that upper side of hand wheel moves from you.

TO SET NEEDLE

Raise the needle-bar to its highest point; loosen the thumbscrew and press it to the left to permit the shank of the NEEDLE to pass up between the clamp and needle-bar as far as it will go, flat side to the RIGHT -- the NEEDLE being flattened on one side so it will set itself perfectly, then fasten securely by tightening thumb-screw.

To avoid loosening of the needle, always use a screw driver to fasten the same, the needle nut being slotted for that purpose.

The needle, when descending, should pass CENTRAL in the needle hole from FRONT TO REAR, but close to the right side of the hole, as it prevents the needle from glancing into the race and being caught by the shuttle.

NEEDLES AND THREAD TO BE USED

The MOST IMPORTANT consideration is to buy and use perfect needles -- not bent, nor blunt points. We particularly request our dealers and their customers to buy their needles and oil from us. WHITE F. R. NEEDLES must be used on this machine.

The size of he needle should conform to the size of the thread and both be suitable to the material sewed. Use as fine a needle as will permit the thread to pass freely through the eye.

TO REMOVE BOBBIN CASE FROM SHUTTLE

Raise the take-up to its highest point. With the thumb and second finger of the left hand clasp bobbin case as shown in cut, then lift latch S with the third finger, when bobbin case may be readily withdrawn from shuttle F. See below

TO REMOVE SHUTTLE FROM SHUTTLE RACE

First remove the bobbin case. Turn the machine back on its hinges, then turn the machine in the same direction as in sewing until the point of the needle just enters the needle plate hole; push on rear end of latch G and at the same time pull shuttle race cover away from shuttle and toward latch G from under pin H; the shuttle can now be removed.

When shuttle has been removed from race be sure to clean both, and oil the race slightly before replacing. Occasionally oil slightly in hole on race cap marked V above and pin W in shuttle, see fig 9.

TO REPLACE THE SHUTTLE

Turn the machine in direction for sewing until the point of the needle just enters the needle plate hole; take the shuttle by the center pin W with the left hand and place it in the race, so that point of shuttle will be from you and over arrow on thread cast of, so that the holes in the shuttle will drop on to driving pins in race, then replace the shuttle race cover.

DO NOT FORCE the shuttle into race. It will enter readily when in proper position.

Should the machine at any time time act badly in sewing or running it would be well to remove shuttle and clean it and the race, which is but a moment's work.

To replace the bobbin case, it need not be held as when removing, but simply slip it on the pin in shuttle, with the tension projecting upward, and push it into shuttle as far as it will go, when the spring latch will pass over and retain it in that position.

The thread should be allowed to project about one inch from bobbin case tension.

TO WIND BOBBIN

Place spool on spool pin, pass the thread down through the rear hole in arm of cover plate, then to the left under and over the arm down through front hole. Put the end of thread through hole U in bobbin from inside out, place bobbin on bobbin wider spindle, raise winder so belt will drive it, loosen thumb screw in hand wheel, run the machine as in sewing, holding on to the end of thread until winding is started, then break off thread and finish winding.

LOWER TENSION

Fig. 8 represents the bobbin case. To regulate the lower tension, turn the screw T to the right to tighten, and to the left to loosen the same.

TO THREAD BOBBIN CASE TENSION

Place bobbin in case so that thread will come from bobbin on same side as hole B in bobbin case; pass thread through slot A to hole B thence across opening, drawing it under lip C then pull it up until thread passes out under tension spring D.

The tension on bobbin case should be the same as the upper tension.

DIRECTIONS FOR THREADING

Place the spool on spool pin, take the thread in your left hand holding it taut with the right during the whole threading operation. Pass thread from spool over check spring K at top of face and down under point L.

Now pull thread upward until it passes through the eye of spring N and into notch O, then into end of take-up P then down through slot R in end of needle bar and through eye of needle from left to right, allowing about 3 inches of thread when take-up is at its highest point.

To draw up the lower thread, raise the presser-foot, take hold of end of upper thread and turn the hand wheel once round, (moving upper side of wheel from you), which will draw the lower thread up through needle hole.

Pass the ends of both threads under the presser-foot and you will be ready to sew.

Note, -- Do not run the machine with the presser-foot down on the feed without cloth under it. Do not pull cloth to or from you in such a manner as to bend the needle.

THE TENSION

The illustration above represents the Tension Regulator and Indicator for the upper thread, an entirely new and useful device.

The half circle is marked with a scale running from 1 to 8, with the word 'loose' at Number 1 and 'tight' at Number 8 , Number 1 being the slack and Number 8 the tightest tension.

TO CHANGE THE LENGTH OF STITCH

The regulator is located at the right end of the machine on the front side or arm.

TO SHORTEN stitch move lever down.

TO LENGTHEN stitch move lever up. Number 1 indicates the shortest, and Number 7 the longest stitch

OIL PLACES AS INDICATED BELOW

TO REGULATE THE TENSION

To loosen the tension, turn the thumbscrew on the dial to the left which will move the pointer towards No. 1. To tighten it, turn to the right, moving the pointer towards No. 8.

By this means the same tension can always be duplicated, thus obviating the necessity of experimental trials, as is the case with other machines. If a tight tension is desired, both upper and under threads must necessarily be tight.

If the upper thread is tight and the lower thread loose, the upper thread will be drawn to the top thus:

If the lower thread is too tight, it will be drawn straight on the bottom of the goods, thus:

When you desire the goods to look alike on both sides, and be elastic, balance the tension thus:

THE TENSION RELEASER

The tension releaser is operated by the presser-bar lifter. By means of it, all tension is taken off the upper thread when the presser-foot is raised, and the work can be taken out without pulling the thread down by hand.

***PARTICULAR NOTICE --- The tension cannot be regulated when the lift is up because the Releaser is operated by the presser-bar lifter.

TO COMMENCE WORK

In threading the needle and bobbin case respectively, you should leave an end about two inches in length to each. Hold the end of the upper thread loosely in the left hand, and with the right hand gently revolve the hand-wheel until the needle passes to its lowest point and returns, a loop will be formed through which the shuttle will pass, and, as the needle ascends it will draw up the lower or shuttle thread, and the machine is ready for practical operation.

TO REMOVE WORK

Stop the machine with the take-up at its highest point; raise the presser-foot with the lifter which slackens the upper thread; then take hold of your work with your left hand and pull it directly from you, keeping the top thread in the slot of the presser-foot, which will prevent bending the needle.

Now raise the work and draw the threads into the thread cutter on the presser-bar and pull downward, which will cut the threads the proper length to commence work again.

EXPLANATION OF DIFFICULTIES THAT SOMETIMES OCCUR WITH BEGINNERS

If the upper thread breaks, it may be caused by the needle not being properly set, or the machine not threaded correctly, or the upper tension too tight, or the thread uneven and the needle too small for it, or the needle eye too sharp, or the presser-foot attached to the machine so that the needle rubs it in passing.

If the under thread breaks, it may be caused by the bobbin case being improperly threaded, or too much tension upon it, or by the bobbin being wound too full so that the thread slips over the ends of the bobbin in the bobbin case.

If the needle breaks, it is more than likely your own fault, caused by pulling the goods to or from you in such a manner that the needle strikes the throat plate and is bound to break. The needle may however, break in trying to sew extraordinary heavy seams when the pressure on the presser-foot is not heavy enough. To create more pressure upon the goods turn the presser-bar nut on top of the presser-bar to the right; to decrease the pressure turn it to the left.

If the machine makes loop stitches, it is most sure to be caused by too loose tension both top and bottom.

If the machine skips stitches, the needle is either bent or not in the right position.

If the stitches are not even, it may be caused by the presser-foot not resting evenly upon the fabric sewed, or by the feed not being high enough, or by the stitch being too short, or by pulling the cloth, or by using too fine a needle with too coarse or uneven thread.

If the machine should be run without sewing and thread get in the shuttle race making the machine run heavy, take out the bobbin case and run the machine in the wrong direction; it will cut the thread out.

NOTICE --- The leather band should always be tight enough not to slip. If it slips, or does not force the needle through thick goods, cut off a very short piece and re-adjust the ends. The belt should not be so tight as to prevent and easy motion of the machine.

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