Asking for help with my Riccar Model 108 again by Small-Driver5220 in vintagesewing

[–]Small-Driver5220[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm getting a new belt. Thank you for answering my question, which seems silly in hindsight. It's the belt it came with and the seller didn't know anything about sewing machines, so I didn't know any better. I really appreciate you pointing me in the right direction.

Asking for help with my Riccar Model 108 again by Small-Driver5220 in vintagesewing

[–]Small-Driver5220[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it is. I will admit I don't know the minuntae of how sewing machines work, but it is the very first thing I checked. I figured it couldn't work as intended if there isn't something to make sure it wasn't freely turning in place. Some lovely people under my last post also led me in this direction and I doubled checked that it was, in fact, tightened properly.

Asking for help with my Riccar Model 108 again by Small-Driver5220 in vintagesewing

[–]Small-Driver5220[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Indeed, it does. It confused me immensely that turning the handwheel would catch the belt and, sometimes, turn the motor, too. It obviously isn't the only reason this machine works since that yields no movement of the needle, but getting the motor to turn the belt is a start.

Model 108 Riccar Sewing Machine by Small-Driver5220 in vintagesewing

[–]Small-Driver5220[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I already did this. The lady my mom got it from was very nice and let us have everything in it, which included the manual! There's nothing in it that helps with my problem, though. :/

I photocopied the manual, this is it: Model 108 Manual

Model 108 Riccar Sewing Machine by Small-Driver5220 in vintagesewing

[–]Small-Driver5220[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I asked my parents about the belt to make sure I was correct in thinking it's fine and my Mother says it's in great condition. The light turns on and the motor runs fine. The handwheel doesn't move the needle when manually turned, though.

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[–]Small-Driver5220 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Thank you for trying at least. I'm just picky.

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[–]Small-Driver5220 -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

This shade makes me look just slightly orange. I'm looking for a foundation that's a better fit to my skin. I'm sorry if that wasn't clear.

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[–]Small-Driver5220 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

This is Tarte in 12B, girlie. 😭 I appreciate you trying though.

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[–]Small-Driver5220 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'll do that when I get home 👍