Vintage Sewing Machine Shop Machine Photos
08-16-2013, 03:27 PM
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Singer 15-91
DH did his normal "take apart, clean and put back together"routine. The machine has been rewired, the light housing was cracked and DH epoxied it back together (picture shows crack better than in real life). Foot pedal and cord are dirty, but sound- and genuine Singer.
Serial number AH672621, makes it a 1948 vintage.
This has a motor, housing and assembly off a 201, so the decal is different. The one on this machine was in much worse shape. DH had the motor all apart and had to scrub and scrub to get all the old grease and crud out of it.
This machine has too much wear for me to consider it in the "collector" category, but it should make a fine using machine. I'm going to sew on it for a while this weekend to make sure.
This one may already be spoken for, though we have another 15-91 out in the shed. My goal is to have all the machines OUT of the shed before the snow flies.
DH did his normal "take apart, clean and put back together"routine. The machine has been rewired, the light housing was cracked and DH epoxied it back together (picture shows crack better than in real life). Foot pedal and cord are dirty, but sound- and genuine Singer.
Serial number AH672621, makes it a 1948 vintage.
This has a motor, housing and assembly off a 201, so the decal is different. The one on this machine was in much worse shape. DH had the motor all apart and had to scrub and scrub to get all the old grease and crud out of it.
This machine has too much wear for me to consider it in the "collector" category, but it should make a fine using machine. I'm going to sew on it for a while this weekend to make sure.
This one may already be spoken for, though we have another 15-91 out in the shed. My goal is to have all the machines OUT of the shed before the snow flies.
08-16-2013, 05:15 PM
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What a contraption! A lady would not want to get her garter belt hooked up in that!
08-17-2013, 06:01 PM
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08-17-2013, 06:21 PM
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08-18-2013, 07:05 AM
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In the condition it's in? It's not worth much... My kids bought me a Pfaff treadle, 1910, in great condition with decals, treadle, etc. intact, for $150.00 last Christmas.
That the machine moves freely is a plus, and makes it a candidate for refurbishing, altho it would cost more to refurb than it would be worth on the resale market. Guess it all depends on what you want to do with it. I'm not sure what model it is...one of the "letter" models. (Model H, Model K, Model L for examples)
That the machine moves freely is a plus, and makes it a candidate for refurbishing, altho it would cost more to refurb than it would be worth on the resale market. Guess it all depends on what you want to do with it. I'm not sure what model it is...one of the "letter" models. (Model H, Model K, Model L for examples)
08-18-2013, 07:55 AM
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Getting back to posting pictures of my collection - here are the two 15's. Still have not located an older 15 treadle.
Here is the 15-90. So far, this is my favorite 15. 1945 vintage
And the 15-91, 1952 vintage
Cabinet needs some TLC - someone left an iron sitting on it for a bit too long. Not sure if I'll try to fix that or not- it's kind of neat . . .
Here is the 15-90. So far, this is my favorite 15. 1945 vintage
And the 15-91, 1952 vintage
Cabinet needs some TLC - someone left an iron sitting on it for a bit too long. Not sure if I'll try to fix that or not- it's kind of neat . . .
08-18-2013, 08:04 AM
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Singer 101, 1922 vintage. The stitch length is the nob on the bed of the machine. Notice the pull chain for the light.
The underside - quite different than other Singers of this era
The controller is built into the machine, and the knee bar mounted in the cabinet pushes a rod into the machine to activate it.
And the potted motor on the back
This machine was considered high end and came with an extended set of attachments. I've acquired a hemstitcher with the appropriate plate also.
It came with the darning foot and feed cover. I don't think this would work for quilting though.
And the cabinet specifically designed to house this machine.
The underside - quite different than other Singers of this era
The controller is built into the machine, and the knee bar mounted in the cabinet pushes a rod into the machine to activate it.
And the potted motor on the back
This machine was considered high end and came with an extended set of attachments. I've acquired a hemstitcher with the appropriate plate also.
It came with the darning foot and feed cover. I don't think this would work for quilting though.
And the cabinet specifically designed to house this machine.
08-18-2013, 08:18 AM
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Nice machines! I have a question about the 101. Does it spill oil out of the central oil pan when you tilt it into the machine?
08-18-2013, 08:53 AM
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I've wondered about that oil and tilting, too. I recently acquired one with a bottom like that. Mine is pretty dried up.
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