Fabric Sewing Machine?
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Fabric Sewing Machine?
I picked this machine up lately and looking to identify the manufacturer.
It is stickered "Fabric". A tag shows Fabric, Made in Japan and also has New York on it.
Numbered F152908. No other markings.
I appears to be very like a Singer. Class 15. And I assume it was manufactured in Japan and distributed in New York by Fabric Company?
Anyone know any more about this machine?
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Glenda
It is stickered "Fabric". A tag shows Fabric, Made in Japan and also has New York on it.
Numbered F152908. No other markings.
I appears to be very like a Singer. Class 15. And I assume it was manufactured in Japan and distributed in New York by Fabric Company?
Anyone know any more about this machine?
Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Glenda
Last edited by QuiltnNan; 07-04-2016 at 12:36 AM. Reason: remove link to own site
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New to me, too. What a find ! She's going to be gorgeous when she's all clean and shiny ! Her finish and decals look to be in good condition, so that's a big plus. I sure hope we get to see her after she's all prettied up.
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Yes it's a normal 15 class clone. The stitch length lever is kind of cool, that's a little different looking. Probably early to mid 1950s though by the mid 50s most Japanese machines had followed Singer in changing the scroll work to striated. It should clean up nicely. Serial #s are useless for Japanese machines because there are no searchable records.
I'd get rid of that stretch belt and put a V belt on it. The motor will thank you.
Cari
I'd get rid of that stretch belt and put a V belt on it. The motor will thank you.
Cari
Last edited by Cari-in-Oly; 06-29-2016 at 01:33 PM.
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Thanks, Cari. Just was what I was thinking. I put a v-belt on one of my vintage Singers and was wondering if I made a good choice or not. I will definitely be putting one on this one as well.
I will clean her up and try to remember to post a picture.
Thank you for the input!
Glenda
I will clean her up and try to remember to post a picture.
Thank you for the input!
Glenda
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Thanks, Cari. Just was what I was thinking. I put a v-belt on one of my vintage Singers and was wondering if I made a good choice or not. I will definitely be putting one on this one as well.
I will clean her up and try to remember to post a picture.
Thank you for the input!
Glenda
I will clean her up and try to remember to post a picture.
Thank you for the input!
Glenda
The V-belts are a much better choice. I have a Singer 237 that had a stretch belt on it when I bought it, the bearings in the motor were worn out from the stretch belt being too small. So long story short, it became a treadle machine.
Last edited by QuiltnNan; 07-04-2016 at 12:37 AM. Reason: remove link to own site
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