Quilter Day-by-Day

I really enjoyed all these clones and now that I have my first clone a Domestic. I didn't realize there was so many different ones and so many colored ones they are beautiful machines. I might have to collect a few clones now.

Friday1961

Grant's collage would make a great print to hang in a sewing studio! What a wonderful image!

grant15clone

If you would like a original size (better quality) version of the collage, message me with your email address and I will send it to you.
~G~

shimmer

This was my grammy's machine. I have had it for years. Never opened the case wish I would have while she was alive. It sure is beautiful. Sounds really nice. Having some threading issues. Says it's a Bradford made in China. Lady on another thread says it was made by Brother and a store put their name on the machine. I've read WT Grant used this name. I would love to find a model number for it so I can get it threaded properly.

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miriam

It is a 15 clone - read up - there is a lot of info on this thread. I think there are manuals you can down load - Muv has a video how to thread the Singer 15 and the clones. Lots of good info - read and enjoy. Here is another link you might like:
http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...r-t169127.html

missgigglewings

[ATTACH=CONFIG]470746[/ATTACH]I recently traded a New Home in a cabinet for a Singer treadle. Her decals are almost worn completely off, but she sews fast and quiet...if I can get my feet going right! I am so happy with her...I like to treadle when it rains...don't ask me why..I never question what brings me joy!

miriam

This one is not a clone. It is a Singer 66. We have a thread for pics of vintage machines: http://www.quiltingboard.com/vintage...s-t130994.html feel free to post a picture there!

missgigglewings

I guess the lady I traded with didn't know anymore then I did. She said it was a 15 clone...I didn't know it wasn't, but I really like this machine, so I will post it on the other thread. Thank you miriam..could you please explain exactly what a "clone" is?

miriam

From Page 1:

These mostly can be identified by the tension on the face plate of the machine. The machines can vary WILDLY or be similar but with a different name.

A bit of info...
Although not really collectable, the "clones" can be very serviceable simple to use machines.
They beat the bargain machines sold at discount stores. Here's why...
inexpensive
Full reverse capabilities
Adjustable presser foot pressure
Feed dogs drop
Class 15 bobbin, side loading, oscillating hook
Uses standard home sewing machine needles
they have more powerful motors so can sew faster and have better piercing ability
(amperage rated motors (1 to 1.5 amps)
all metal parts
common, easy to find, low shank accessories fit them
parts are available for repairs
great for free motion
hems your jeans
easy to see the needle - the tension is around the corner
if it wears out you can easily find another one like it but most likely you'll be dead first
The clones can be easily rewired

Here are a couple good articles on the Clones if you would like more information.
http://blog.sew-classic.com/2008/12/...-15-clone.aspx
http://sewing-machines.blogspot.com/...s-and-60s.html

The articles should explain it better than I can and there is a lot of info scattere throughout this whole thread.

mlmack

Got to watch out for some of those old rotary machines with the tension assembly on the face plate, as those are not 15 clones.

I'd say some of the clones are collectable. I saw a really cool cream/blue machine on shopgoodwill that I would have loved to have had. Singers are great, but sometimes black is a little boring.