Beautiful 1890 singer sewing machine

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07-01-2013, 06:24 AM

Sewfine

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Beautiful 1890 singer sewing machine

Never saw a machine like this one. Does anybody know anything about this type of machine?

http://gulfport.craigslist.org/atq/3903558584.html

07-01-2013, 06:29 AM

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Its a Model 29 Shoe Patcher. designed for sewing leather and other heavy goods. I have a 29-4 treadle just like that out in the garage but have never taken the time to get it up and running.

Ed

07-01-2013, 06:50 AM

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I was at an auction this weekend that sold two that looked like that. They were locked up tighter than a drum and sold for $75 each.

07-01-2013, 07:02 AM

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Wow, have not seen a machine like that one before.

07-01-2013, 07:23 AM

lamx

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They are much in demand for people who sew leather products, especially for sewing patches on leather jackets. They sell on ebay for $76 to $990 with most in the $400-$600 range.

Ed

07-01-2013, 07:27 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lamx

Its a Model 29 Shoe Patcher. designed for sewing leather and other heavy goods. I have a 29-4 treadle just like that out in the garage but have never taken the time to get it up and running. Ed

Shame shame! (j/k) those 29-4 patchers are one of the most amazing singers ever made. mine has yet to complain about anything i run through it. (Including stitching plastic to leather...)

07-02-2013, 06:12 AM

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Beautiful machine...

07-04-2013, 06:00 PM

JudyTheSewer

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Sewfine, the CL ad is still up. Are you considering going to buy it? That is a bit more money for a machine than I normally spend but I would be happy to have that machine at that price.