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I bought this at GoodWill the other day and cannot find information on the serial number anywhere. Can anyone help? It runs but I need info on how to thread it, the bobbin, etc.
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The number on the plate is G1351317

Hello Sunnye,

The serial number is for 1911. Please go my Youtube channel for threading instructions - link below.

If you haven't got a front slide plate you can get one from http://www.helenhowes-sewingmachines.co.uk and I expect other members will give you links for parts in the USA.

You might find my blog helpful too. You will find information under separate headings listed on the right hand side of the blog.

Good luck getting the machine up and running!

Hi, I found this...
G- 1338751 thru 1373750. Model 27. 35,000 numbers allocated on June 28 1911.
So, if I am right, you have a Singer 27 built somewhere in the 1911's. The next set of numbers allocated for the 27 was September 18, 1911.

I don't know about a manual. Have you checked ISMACS? If it is not there, perhaps someone else on the board can point you to a source for the manual.

Singer: { http://www.singerco.com/accessories/instruction-manuals } has Model 27 manuals on free .pdf downloads.

Joe

Nice machine. I love the decals.

Muv,
Thank you so much. Loved your videos. Very useful.
I do have the front plate, I had just taken it off.

Thanks Joe! Now if I can just figure out the directions given!!!

Thanks nygal. I love the sphinx on it. Now I have to work on cleaning her up. My husband thinks I'm crazy.

Very simple. When that page opens simply type 127 into the box to the left of the "Search" button, then click on the search button.
When that page opens click on the first "Free Download" and sit back and wait as it downloads your manual.

Joe

Nice looking machine, love the decals.

I'll try tomorrow. Too late tonight. Thanks again!

Definitely be sure go look at Muv's blog and the little hands will show you how to make that bobbin shuttle work!

Joe, those instructions are for a round bobbin case. My machine has a capsule, or whatever it's called.

Joe, I found the instructions for a machine with a capsule bobbin. My problem is understanding those instructions. They're not really very detailed but I'll figure it out...I hope!

http://lizzielenard-vintagesewing.bl...bin%20machines I found it on
Muv's blog - she has all kinds of info about the long bobbin machines. Very good illustration how to set up the thread in the bobbin.

Sunnye,

The 27-28, 127-128 are VS (vibrating shuttle) machines. If you got round bobbin instructions you didn't put in the correct model number.

As for the instructions, sometimes they are too simple for us modern folks who are used to very complex things. Remember back in the old days education was reading, riting and rithmatic. Machinery was simple. So channel your GGGrandmom and it will come to you.

Joe

I love the way this community chimes in with everything you need! Happy for you on your find.

This looks almost identical to my 27. She belonged to my grandmother and was made in 1907. She sews like a dream and I absolutely love to sew quilt pieces together on her. Stops and starts on a dime! Tell DH that you aren't crazy. You will love her, for sure!

Wow, youve got yourself a cute little girl there. Best of luck with her. What's her name?

No name yet; I'm waiting till I get her cleaned up and learn about her.

Oh, wow, thank you. I had missed this when I looked at her blog the first time!