Sewing machine part substitute

[Mike'smom]

The belt broke on my VERY old sewing machine. I bought one at Walmart and it's too big. I have tried using rubber bands, panty hose loops and nothing is working. Any ideas?

Thanks for any help.
Beth

[ShelleyG]

vacume cleaner belt?

[Mike'smom]

Hey! Great idea. I could take the vacuum apart!!!
Thanks Shelly!!! You saved the day!!!

Beth

[ShelleyG]

LOL they sell all sorts of them at the store if all else fails, maybe one of them would be the right size :)

[MsLynn]

how big is it?? maybe one of those huge rubber rings they sell at the auto parts stores?

[Mike'smom]

I live in such a small town that the only thing open today is the MiniMart/BP. I wanted to get started yesterday. If the vacuum belt doesn't work, I'll have to wait till tomorrow.

Thanks for all the ideas, folks. I'll take the belt with me tomorrow to the hardware, auto and tractor supply places.

Thanks again.
Beth

[MsLynn]

GOOD LUCK!!!! i know how you feel on the small town thing, lol