Betsy Ross 707
This is a Betsy Ross toy sized chain stitch sewing machine. It’s made of cast aluminum, and this is a motorized example, but they were also offered with a hand crank. My understanding is that it was made in the 1950’s by Gibraltar in New Jersey, U.S.A.
Rescued from being a lamp
My machine was paid the indignity of being turned into a lamp, so after I rescued it I set about restoring it to it’s original form. The good news is that the person who converted it into a lamp didn’t really damage the main part of the machine, the bad news is that they made a mess of the electrical system, and I’m still in the process of sorting that out, so for now it doesn’t run.
Cute little carry case
The machine originally came in a nice little carry case, but by the time it got to me the lid had been converted into a lampshade. Fortunately the only damage was a 1/4 hole in the center of the top of the case.
Wiring and motor
As I mentioned above the motor, power switch, and lamp wiring had been connected together and I had to remove the extra wiring to return it to normal. The wiring that’s left won’t be to hard to fix, I just haven’t gotten to it yet.
I’ll add a little more once I’ve got the machine up and running.
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Specifications
| Brand | Betsy Ross |
| Model | 707 |
| Manufactured By | Gibraltar |
| Made In | New Jersey, U.S.A. |
| Years Produced | 1950’s |
| Hook Type | Chain stitch |
| Bobbin | None |
| Bobbin Case | None |
| Needle System | 24×1 |
| Foot Type | Proprietary |
| Construction | Cast aluminum |
| Construction Drivetrain | All metal |
