While browsing through the search words or phrases that have brought people to my blog, I noticed a few were searching for how to remove a vintage Singer sewing machine from it’s cabinet so I thought a quick picture post was in order.
We’ll be demonstrating with my vintage Singer 15-91 that lives in the Art Deco sewing machine cabinet that my husband, Dave refinished for me.
First, if you haven’t already done so, you’ll want to lift the machine out of the cabinet and tilt it all the way back.
On the underside of the machine, you’ll see two copper hinges.
If you look directly above each hinge, you’ll see a screw that is holding the hinge in place.
Loosen that screw on each hinge. There’s no need to remove the screw, simply loosen it enough to be able to lift the sewing machine off the hinges.
To return the sewing machine to its cabinet, place the hinges in the upright position.
Then lower the machine onto the hinges and re-tighten the screws firmly to hold the machine in place. Do Not over tighten the screws or you risk stripping them, not to mention making it more difficult to remove the machine should you need to do so again in the future.
Return the machine to the upright position for use or lower it into the cabinet and close the lid to store.
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16 Comments
Marilyn Titus
October 11, 2020 8:58 amI also have the 15’91 on the #65 art deco cabinet . Have completed refurbishing the machine and am ready to refinish the cabinet. There is w cord that attaches to the foot controller that runs through a small hole in a black plate to the right of the machine that prevents me from totally removing it.🤔would also love to know the brand and color of the stain you used to refinish your cabinet. PERFECT! Any and all suggestions appreciated.
Pamela Bourque
August 15, 2020 12:04 pmI have one, too! But I’ve a problem. My hinges, the long part, are snapped off flush with machine. I dabbled some mineral oil, on them. The scews are all the way out, I was hoping to push out from bottom, but they are really stuck!
Any recommendation from handy hubby?
Carole
July 26, 2020 4:37 pmThank you, thank you, thank you!! Just the assistance I needed to remove my Singer Touch N Sew 600 (from the 1960s) from its cabinet. I never would have figured that out where those screws are to loosen and lift it out.
Super Mom No Cape
July 27, 2020 5:47 pmYou’re very welcome Carole! I’m so glad we could help. 🙂
Roxanne
May 22, 2020 5:16 pmI too have a machine that the foot pedal seems to be direct wired into the motor? Not sure how to disconnect, short of snipping the wires. Any help would be appreciated.
Wendy Carter
April 10, 2020 6:36 amThank you for this post. I have my great grandmother’s machine. It turns in but needs a lot of work. I don’t think it has been sewn with in 40-50 years. I am taking it today to have it looked at. Now that I know how to take it out of the cabinet!
Mich
December 16, 2019 8:48 pmI hope I don’t offend you but I’d like to use the table and possibly just remove and store the machine. I love the aesthetics of the wrought iron and wooden table. Would it work as a table? I have a friend that sews and teaches, so I will consult her as well.
Belinda Nichols
July 7, 2019 1:08 amI’m sorry I don’t have any information on how to fix this sewing machine.
I just wanted to say my aunt Flo was a seamstress all her life,
having had a job in a sweatshop in Manhattan. She used this machine
to sew clothes at home for our entire family (all women) and just looking at the
pictures made me cry thinking of her and how wonderful she was and
what a talented seamstress. I didn’t appreciate her then but I would now.
Karen Lanfear
May 16, 2019 11:41 amTHank you. It is very possible that my father rigged up something on this machine. Both of my parents are dead now, but I love to use this old machine! I’m not a seamstress, but this machine is awesome. It just needs cleaning, oiling and a treadle belt replacement so I have to take it in. Thanks so much!
Karen Lanfear
May 16, 2019 10:44 amI am trying to remove my Singer 15-91 from the cabinet to take it in for service. I easily removed the screws to lift it out of the cabinet, but there is a cord that is attached to the machine and runs to a box inside of the cabinet. How do I get that out? I can’t take the machine without removing it!!!
Super Mom No Cape
May 16, 2019 10:59 amI sounds like you have a different power connection than I have, Karen. I sent you an email and I’ll try to help the best I can. 🙂
Molly
January 23, 2019 2:52 pmI can’t figure out how to completely remove it from the table to have it serviced… Between trying to get the motor out and the cord through the hole, it’s a challenge!
Super Mom No Cape
January 23, 2019 4:19 pmI sent you an email Molly. We’ll do what we can to help you figure out where the problem is.
Linda Toben
October 11, 2020 9:21 pmHello, I too have a 1945 Singer machine that has a hard wired foot pedal wire that goes thru a hole in the original wood case. My case has a metal piece where the hole is (where wire goes from machine down to floor). This metal piece is next to the end of machine and makes a flat surface. It is spring loaded but I can’t figure out how to get the foot pedal out without cutting the wire (which I don’t want to do). Any suggestions on how I can get the machine out for servicing?
Annie
October 1, 2015 1:42 amThanks so much for you informative and succinct instructions – I actually need to put a 15-91 INTO a cabinet (as soon as I find one)
Dree
May 19, 2013 10:29 amI have my grandmother’s old Westinghouse machine–and I want to take it to be serviced, it probably hasn’t been sewn with in 20 years. But the cabinet is what is holding me back! I will have to have a good look-see today.
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