KathyC9511

Does anyone know anything about this machine? It is a beautiful green color. Is it kinda like the Singer Featherweight?

I am thinking about buying one. What is a fair price to pay?

Thanks for any advice!!

Daylesewblessed

Those 185's are collectable for some people, maybe because of the unique green color. The machine is NOT lightweight like the Featherweight. I have one, and it sews great. However, it is not one to take to work sessions due to its weight. It is a 3/4 size model, and I believe the innards are almost the same as a Singer 99. They do not zigzag.

I would suggest that you take a look at Ebay to see what the going prices are for the 185 these days. The price is certainly less than a Featherweight.

They are cute machines, and I think most were made in the 1950's -- at least mine was.

Dayle

Candace

I have one. Cute machine with a nice stitch Price is always based on demand and condition. Although it's a cute machine, it has a drop in bobbin and a small throat and is straight stitch only.

wesing

Dayle is correct - it is the Singer 99 of the 1950's. It is very heavy, but sews a great straight stitch. I paid $20 for mine, though I see them listed on ebay for a whole lot more, plus shipping. I think anything less than $75 for one in good to excellent condition is fair, but you can get one for a whole lot less. Also, Billy said the case/cover is not super durable, so finding one with the factory case intact is a plus.

Darren

Daylesewblessed

Mine also cost $20 -- at a garage sale.

Dayle

sewbeadit

I payed 50 bucks for mine in a cabinet and then took it home and sewed up two bargello quilts on it. They sew great. I would say in great condition 75-100 bucks would be a decent price. Some places less.