Identify this machine for me
#1
Identify this machine for me
I (and some help) am going to attach a couple of pictures here for help in identifying this machine that my son brought in for me a couple of weeks ago.
It needs cleaning, even though I have already started some cleaning (with sewing machine oil) and any advice any of you want to offer will be gladly studied and attemted as I get this up and running. It is currently in a beat up old carrying case, it will go the way of other beat up carrying case in DH's shop--and this one will be put into a nice desk type cabinet, and I can start piecing quilts with it.
With it having the spoked wheel, I realize that it can be put into a treadle cabinet, but for the time being, I think I am going to leave it electric.
It needs cleaning, even though I have already started some cleaning (with sewing machine oil) and any advice any of you want to offer will be gladly studied and attemted as I get this up and running. It is currently in a beat up old carrying case, it will go the way of other beat up carrying case in DH's shop--and this one will be put into a nice desk type cabinet, and I can start piecing quilts with it.
With it having the spoked wheel, I realize that it can be put into a treadle cabinet, but for the time being, I think I am going to leave it electric.
#4
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You got a very pretty machine - I love the Tiffany decal set.
It's most likely a 15-30, but may also be a 115. The differences are only visible from below. The 115 is a rotating hook, whereas the 15 is an oscillating hook.
To see the differences between model 15 and 115, check out these threads:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...e-t216990.html
http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...l-t235346.html
It's most likely a 15-30, but may also be a 115. The differences are only visible from below. The 115 is a rotating hook, whereas the 15 is an oscillating hook.
To see the differences between model 15 and 115, check out these threads:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...e-t216990.html
http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...l-t235346.html
#8
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Centralia, WA, USA
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This should help you figure out which machine you have and the approximate build date.
http://www.ismacs.net/singer_sewing_...-database.html
Rodney
http://www.ismacs.net/singer_sewing_...-database.html
Rodney
#9
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That machine will clean up and sew very nice. Are you going to put a HC on it? They turn very nice with that big hand wheel. When you turn it does the bobbin go around and around like a 201 (rotary) or does it rock back and forth (osculate) ??? That site Rodney linked will tell you exactly what you have - use your serial number to identify it.
#10
Thanks, everyone..... I went to the machine to check the number--it looks to be on brass type "numbers cut into the metal" thing--either G 5337155 or G5837155, with the second number being almost illegible. So, a Model 27 from June 1910 or a Model 66 from June 1910. I don't know if I got off line or not, but I think if even saw what is a 127 from Nov 1917. I tried several combinations, and am very excited about all of them.
And to you, Miriam, I'll be trying to do that soon. I never know there was a difference in the way the bobbins turn, or whatever. More to learn every time I look into a sewing machine. I am very excited about this one, so every spare minute I'll be looking into it.
And to you, Miriam, I'll be trying to do that soon. I never know there was a difference in the way the bobbins turn, or whatever. More to learn every time I look into a sewing machine. I am very excited about this one, so every spare minute I'll be looking into it.
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