You might want to look into this website. They sell parts for old machines and also have some free online things like wiring the motor. Good Luck. Colleen

Here is a link that might be useful: Sewing Machine Parts

I recently had my sewing machine repairman look at and repair the old wires to my machine from about 1955. It was not at all expensive--about $60 total for the repair, and that included oiling and cleaning my machine.

If you're at all handy and not afraid, this is an easy repair to do yourself. I had never done any wiring before and with some help from the people at a couple yahoo groups for vintage sewing machine owners, I was able to do mine in about an hour. All it took was about $3 worth of cord from the hardware store. My soldering isn't pretty , but the machine is used a lot, and it hasn't failed me yet!

Let me know if you decide to try yourself and need some help.

Thanks for the responses! I've taken it in and the repair guy estimates it won't be more than $40. If it is, he won't repair it. So we'll see what happens! I've just begun collecting Singer machines and I can fix mostly everything else, but the wiring stuff scares me!

So far I have a 201, a 15-91, two 221's (one centennial), a 221 table, a 503,and a 319w. I'd like to get a 301 and of course, a 222. So far, it's been an inexpensive hobby and gives me something to look for at yard sales and thrift stores! Thanks,Elaine

Elaine, you lucky person! Where did you manage to get TWO 221's?? I've been watching ebay for them, and they're anything but inexpensive. I don't suppose you'd want to sell one? I'm drooling all over my keyboard here!

Mary

Just a follow up to original posting. I got the machine back from the repair guy and he included the defective wiring to show me. It was good that I didn't plug it in to check it, because he said it would of given me a good shock! He charged $40.00, which was in my budget, so I'm happy now! Another Singer in my stable!