Singer Genie Serial Number
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I just bought one yesterday that seems close to BRAND NEW CONDITION for just $30 Canadian! What a steal of a deal! Does anyone have a list of the accessories that should come with it so I can figure out if mine is complete? Yes, I got the manual with it and a whole lot more. I haven't checked for the model number yet. I am so excited to have found this. The condition seems impeccable! The bobbins are still packaged and sealed except for one that was torn away from the packaging ☺
#14
Welcome, Concon805. I think there may have been a couple of different models of the Genie machines. Does the manual or machine have a number on it? It sounds like you probably have all the other attachments. I downloaded https://web.archive.org/web/20190812...99/353_354.pdf and on the next to the last page it has what probably came with the machine. I believe the manual shows the accessories that would have come with your machine:
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/10...page=26#manual
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/10...page=28#manual
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/10...page=30#manual
Then there is a list of "Fashion Aid" that were available for an additional cost.
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/10...page=53#manual
Be sure to read chapter 7 starting at https://www.manualslib.com/manual/10...page=47#manual
Then have fun with your new machine.
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/10...page=26#manual
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/10...page=28#manual
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/10...page=30#manual
Then there is a list of "Fashion Aid" that were available for an additional cost.
https://www.manualslib.com/manual/10...page=53#manual
Be sure to read chapter 7 starting at https://www.manualslib.com/manual/10...page=47#manual
Then have fun with your new machine.
#15
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Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Georgia
Posts: 19
I just bought one yesterday that seems close to BRAND NEW CONDITION for just $30 Canadian! What a steal of a deal! Does anyone have a list of the accessories that should come with it so I can figure out if mine is complete? Yes, I got the manual with it and a whole lot more. I haven't checked for the model number yet. I am so excited to have found this. The condition seems impeccable! The bobbins are still packaged and sealed except for one that was torn away from the packaging ☺
For mine, I also bought the straight stitch plate and foot (on eBay) which were sold separately and did not come with the machine.
It's pretty easy to figure out which model it is - if it was three zigzag stitch choices it is the 353, if it has four it is the 354 (the 354 added a "lightning bolt" stitch which was called a stretch stitch.).
I LOVE this machine - it actually sews very nicely for a machine that runs on a timing belt, mine can hit speeds of 1000 spm which is pretty solid. During Covid I went to visit my son and I took my Genie with my on the airplane (I put it in the overhead bin.). Of course TSA pulled me aside and questioned me - "does it have sharp parts?" and I said, "Well yes, it is a sewing machine!" I explained that I was going to sew Covid masks with it and the agent smiled (at least I think so, she had on a mask) and sent me on through.
Last edited by DonnaReMe; 06-06-2024 at 04:44 AM.
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