x Bookmark SUPPLY LIST Krylon Make it Acid-Free Spray Acid Testing Pen (pH testing pen) STEP 1 Mark an inconspicuous area on the vintage sewing pattern using the pH testing pen. STEP 2 Allow the mark to dry completely. If the initial mark dries any color other than purple acid is present on the sewing
x Bookmark Paper doesn’t last forever. If you own vintage sewing patterns they may hold special meaning to you. Or at least be important to you for any number of reasons. So why not protect them so you’re able to love them even longer. In terms of practicality, repairing tears improves the appearance of vintage
x Bookmark Testing the pH levels of vintage sewing patterns is important when storing patterns or using pattern and it’s components in creative projects. A neutral pH level is 7.0. Readings above 7.0 are considered alkaline. Readings below 7.0 are acid. Things You’ll Need Illustrator Acid Testing Pen How to Test Acid Levels of Vintage
x Bookmark My first task of my little restoration project is repairing the three-pin terminal cord. It’s ruined. I can’t believe someone actually used it in the condition it’s in. Here’s the long complicated way of doing this I guess-well if you look at these instructions I found-or you can do what I did and
x Bookmark First up Singer informed me the mystery Singer I’m restoring in Part 1: Restoring a Singer Sewing Machine is a Model 15. It was manufactured (born) in Elizabeth, New Jersey on July 5, 1933. A true senior citizen. I’m calling her Agnes. I’m surprised they’re able to pinpoint the date so exactly. They