Does anyone know which Singer this is... or anything about it?
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At first I thought it might be a 301 (same handle on top), but the round switch in the center completely throws me. Other things about it look strange to me too. I don't think I've ever seen this model before. Anyone know anything about it?
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Sorry, I can't help. I know nothing about any old machines!
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Do you have a model & serial #? Sometimes there is a plate on the machine (in the back or on the bottom) that gives that info. Maybe we could find it from that information.
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I think I found it... Singer 319. Is this a good'un or a baddun?
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Good,but I believe it takes a non-standard needle.
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Some sewing machine geeks like to have one. It was Singer's first zig-zag machine, as I understand it. Those keys on the end are used to change the pattern. The black ones are more desirable than the green ones.
They do take a non-standard needle, but they aren't hard to find or particularly expensive. They are available on ebay and on some sewing machine parts sites. I decided that I wasn't a good enough geek to deal with something that complicated, so I passed mine on. They machines don't bring very much money, either. bkay |
It's not everybody's favorite, but it has to be a good one because I know of several who has the 319 as their favorite go to machine. It can be a bit more work to fix up a swing arm zigzagger than an old straight stitcher, especially DIY, but it's well within reach. Originally it took needle system 206x13 (easily ordered from the web) and even twin needle; some are converted to standard 130/705 needle.
You might have to make and effort when cleaning and lubricating it, there's lots of oil points, gears, levers and knobs, but with a few days of oiling, cleaning and test sewing it usually turns and shifts very well. I think the Vintage Singer Yahoo group has a couple of members who use this machine. There's some general info on this site. |
Thanks for the info, everybody... and for that link, Mickey2. I've found one locally in a cabinet and the current auction price is $12.50. Tempting, even if I do need another machine like a hole in the head. :D
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Without the holes in your head you could neither hear, see or breathe........
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Originally Posted by popover
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Without the holes in your head you could neither hear, see or breathe........
Or... are you trying to talk me into buying this machine? |
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