Singer Model 185-J3
06-17-2014, 03:15 PM
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Singer Model 185-J3
Okay, here goes, I am a vintage sewing machine junkie. I surf Craigslist daily looking for vintage sewing machines. I have a 1936 Singer Featherweight in a table. A friend of mine has asked me to find a featherweight for her granddaughter.
Today I saw am ad for a Singer Model 185-J3 with a table. They are asking $50. Anyone know anything about this cute little green machine. Should I go get it tomorrow?
Today I saw am ad for a Singer Model 185-J3 with a table. They are asking $50. Anyone know anything about this cute little green machine. Should I go get it tomorrow?
06-17-2014, 03:23 PM
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I have had one for years, it's a small machine but heavy. I got it for 20 dollars at the Habitat thrift store. She has sewn quite a few quilts and tote bags...never have had a problem with her. This one looks in good shape.
06-17-2014, 04:42 PM
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The machine takes the same parts as a Singer 66 and a 99. The 185 is an updated version of the 99. It is a solid little machine. It takes class 66 bobbins and is a drop in bobbin machine. The table it is on can also be used for its intended purpose which is a serger table. I'd give 50.00 for the machine and table but I'd offer 45.00.
06-17-2014, 05:20 PM
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I would sure buy it. Lucky you to have a 1936 Featherweight! That's my birth year and I looked and looked and finally settled for a different year. Haven't done any searches for a long time & that's been a few years. Maybe I'll try again one of these days!
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06-17-2014, 05:31 PM
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Here is a picture of my featherweight. I named her Miss Ruby after my mother.
06-17-2014, 05:43 PM
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Thanks for showing the picture of your Featherweight. Like Grandma Bonnie, I was born in 1936 and so wanted a 1936 Featherweight. I settled for a 1952 model. I do all of my piecing on that little machine and love it. I hope you can get that cute little green machine.
06-17-2014, 07:01 PM
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Kathy I too am turning into a vintage machine.. ahem.. collector, scouring Craigslist for these treasures. I just bought a minty green Singer 15-125 for $30.00 with table. Almost mint condition with just a few paint chips missing.
I say go for it. I am still looking for my first FW score. If you happen to find an extra one (at a great price) during your search, please remember me.
I'm not particular about the year.
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I say go for it. I am still looking for my first FW score. If you happen to find an extra one (at a great price) during your search, please remember me.
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