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08-28-2013, 05:38 AM
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Chris that machine is not a 15, look at the tension. It looks like a 99 to me, but with the wrong bobbin assembly! Let us know when you know!
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08-28-2013, 06:12 AM
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Miriam, The feed dogs do drop via a lever on the bed underneath the bobbin winding mechanism.
to all, I agree the bobbin holder looks different than others I've seen.
Nancy, I agree it is not a 15 but it's like they somehow married a 99 and a 15 together with some features from each.
Am thinking of emailing the ISMACS digest along with pictures about this to see if some from across the pond have more information about this machine. It may be that someone over there has one or has the information.
to all, I agree the bobbin holder looks different than others I've seen.
Nancy, I agree it is not a 15 but it's like they somehow married a 99 and a 15 together with some features from each.
Am thinking of emailing the ISMACS digest along with pictures about this to see if some from across the pond have more information about this machine. It may be that someone over there has one or has the information.
08-28-2013, 01:21 PM
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Miriam, The feed dogs do drop via a lever on the bed underneath the bobbin winding mechanism.
to all, I agree the bobbin holder looks different than others I've seen.
Nancy, I agree it is not a 15 but it's like they somehow married a 99 and a 15 together with some features from each.
Am thinking of emailing the ISMACS digest along with pictures about this to see if some from across the pond have more information about this machine. It may be that someone over there has one or has the information.
to all, I agree the bobbin holder looks different than others I've seen.
Nancy, I agree it is not a 15 but it's like they somehow married a 99 and a 15 together with some features from each.
Am thinking of emailing the ISMACS digest along with pictures about this to see if some from across the pond have more information about this machine. It may be that someone over there has one or has the information.
08-28-2013, 02:23 PM
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I just came back on the forum. Life has been in the way. This Singer being discussed was made in Germany in the early 1954-55. It should be a model 215. It's stitch forming mechanism (bobbin and hook) are of the class 15 design, even though the tension is not on the side like most class 15s of that era. I would call it a 15. This model was not sold in the USA.
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08-28-2013, 02:50 PM
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I just came back on the forum. Life has been in the way. This Singer being discussed was made in Germany in the early 1954-55. It should be a model 215. It's stitch forming mechanism (bobbin and hook) are of the class 15 design, even though the tension is not on the side like most class 15s of that era. I would call it a 15. This model was not sold in the USA.
Cathy
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Wanted to add: Do you have one or have you ever sewed on one?
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08-28-2013, 04:06 PM
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I owe my $5 Singer 404 an apology. I have been using it at church and commenting that it isn't as strong as the 301 on thick seams. Today I discovered I have piecing with the feed dogs down. Duh! It is a good little machine after all.
SA's pricing is strange. $9.99 for a 50s Japanese clone in a pretty light color - the only thing I didn't like was the left dedicated needle. It sewed well. $29.99 for a light green and cream Kenmore whose flywheel only turned a few inches in either direction. If I were in the market, I wouldn't pay more for the one that doesn't work.
SA's pricing is strange. $9.99 for a 50s Japanese clone in a pretty light color - the only thing I didn't like was the left dedicated needle. It sewed well. $29.99 for a light green and cream Kenmore whose flywheel only turned a few inches in either direction. If I were in the market, I wouldn't pay more for the one that doesn't work.
08-28-2013, 04:33 PM
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Chris,
I don't think I'd call it rare, just not real common. That model was probably only made for a few years and not sold here in the states. Not I don't have one. And I don't remember ever sewing or working on one.
Cathy
I don't think I'd call it rare, just not real common. That model was probably only made for a few years and not sold here in the states. Not I don't have one. And I don't remember ever sewing or working on one.
Cathy
08-28-2013, 05:05 PM
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Cathy I hope you get back on your feet soon. I've really missed you around here. I keep meaning to say something and never do.
08-28-2013, 06:17 PM
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Seconding the wishes for your recovery and rejoining us on the site.
08-29-2013, 03:41 PM
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Hi Cathy, Glad you are on the mend. Welcome back
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