Hello everyone,

I was at the Volunteers of America this past Friday and this little beauty has been sitting on a shelf for months. So, I asked if they would take a little less (originally $59.95). I'm thinking they would want to drop down $10 and the manager came out with $19.99 so I was very surprised and walked out of the store with her along with approx. 7 yds. of fabric. I pm'd Billy for some info about her and I'm going to post some pics for anyone who might know!!

Kathi in PA

LUCKY YOU!...

Lucky You, enjoy

Awesome, enjoy her :thumbup:

I have not heard of her, but it seems to me that someone else found the same machine not too long ago. She is already named for you :)

That is sooooooo awesome! Does it work well. ?? Enjoy your new baby! Whatcha going to name her! ??

According the serial number she was born in 1902, but the manual says she's a 15-91. Hoping Billy might have some more info once he sees the pics. The manager said that the top part of the case was in very poor condition, so they trashed it.

Kathi in PA

lucky you,great little machine

Looks like a singer machine... what are the ID numbers?

thats a nice machine,if the cord works, i would spend some time and unwind all those kinks , my husband would have a fit if he saw that,

Great find!

The little plate by the wheel has K246100.

Kathi in PA

WOW You got a bargain

My DH is going to look at it a little closer. We did notice some of the casing is broken probably because of its age. Believe me it will be serviced before I start using it.

Kathi in PA

http://www.sandman-collectibles.com/...r-machines.htm

You can look at this site.



Looks like it might be a 99-13

It's not a 15-91 clone, cause it has a belted motor. So that's a 15-88? Or something like that.

Diana! Cute.... I remember seeing a Diana on a craigslist somewhere. I bet it will sew a nice stitch and looks to be in great shape.

You know, I never thought to ask anyone this. Will a Japanese 15 clone fit in a regular Singer cabinet? Or are the bolts in different spots or something?

I know, I couldn't believe it. She sure is pretty! I'm pretty sure I would be able to use the feet from Miss Eva (my featherweight) on Miss Diana?

Kathi in PA

Mostly, the wiring will need replacing. Check out Billy or sew-classic for replacement wire, plugs, cords and such. Easy as pie. I found the sew-classic tutorial on re-wiring easy to follow. Although, I got my DH to do the rewire on the first one while I watched.

Thanks, I'll check it out.

Kathi in PA

This is the first one that I have seen, but until I got into quilting, I guess I didn't pay that much attention. I will now! Thanks for the wiring advice, I'll be researching Billy's site as well as some others that have been suggested.
Kathi in PA

Oh she is so cute. Have fun.

What a great deal. Cute machine. Have fun playing with your new toy.

Oh, how lucky, she is beautiful

Very pretty, great deal and lucky you.

It really looks like my Mercury Electric

Thank you very much for the compliments! Once I get her serviced I'll be sewing on her.

Kathi in PA

Your Mercury is a pretty sharp looking machine! These old girls really have charm and boy if they could talk, imagine the stories they would tell!!!

Kathi in PA

what a great buy. and a beautiful machine as well.

Green Green Green with Jealousy !

She sure is pretty! I'm not familiar with this machine but am sure Billy and other quilters will be able to help. I'll be keeping an eye on this to see what you learn about her. Congratulations!! :thumbup:

She's lovely!

WANT! That's my name :-)

Guess I'll be looking for one of these now!

She's so pretty!!
Congrats!!

Thank you! I'm curious as well to find out more about her and I can't wait to sew some projects on her!!

Kathi in PA

Nice Find

The machine is in wonderful condition. Great deal, congratulations.

Decals look like Singer 201 - early on though, with external belt instead of 'potted' gears.