Got a "new" machine today
#22
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 335
You may have difficulty finding a White manual. Google it...some kind person had left directions on how to get one. Wish I had written it down but as I recall I had to go thru a Singer site to get it. My White is a 1950 model so not completely vintage...like the black machines...It was my Mom's and is in excellent condition.
#23
Super Member
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Thornton, Colorado
Posts: 1,023
So happy for you! It is a nice feeling when a machine goes a great job. I bought a brand new looking Kenmore at an estate sale for $35.00, including accessories and the manual. Try to Google your machine/model number online. I did that with mine and found mine was made in 1977 before plastics were used. It is also quiet and runs beautifully. I took it to have it cleaned and tuned up, and the sewing technician was VERY impressed.
Enjoy your machine to the hilt!
Enjoy your machine to the hilt!
#24
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Sonoma County, CA
Posts: 4,299
There's a vintage machine sub-forum that you might check out - lots of very knowledgeable people there and someone might be able to guide you to a manual and help with figuring out its age.
I love old machines - sounds like you found a good solid workhorse! Does it have a metal body? Just think how much you'd have to pay to get similar quality new, now. If you could even find it.
Whenever I go to thrift stores, the first thing I do is check for old machines and accessories. I'm always hoping to find a treasure!
I love old machines - sounds like you found a good solid workhorse! Does it have a metal body? Just think how much you'd have to pay to get similar quality new, now. If you could even find it.
Whenever I go to thrift stores, the first thing I do is check for old machines and accessories. I'm always hoping to find a treasure!
#28
Good for you! What a wonderful find. I don't visit our thrift stores often enough, but I did find a "ball gown" at SA last week for $5.00 that fit perfectly for our AZ Guild's Spring Meeting. We were asked to wear a ball gown because the theme was "Cotton Ball".
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