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Who was it asking about when did the 99 become electrified? As far as I can find out, the first electric 99 was the 99-13 which was manufactured starting in 1924.
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It was me!!! I just bought a 1924 Singer 99 that has the foot petal and is in a bentwood case. It doesn't have a light. When were lights first put on the Singers, any one know? The wiring has been replaced, but the foot petal is the big old metal one. I also have a 1928 Singer 99-13 in the bentwood case, and it has the knee bar and also a light. Other than that, they are similar. I had been looking in the serial numbers and where I looked, the single letter ones don't tell the model of the machines. The AA ones do, and that's where my 1924 Singer 99 is listed, in the first group of 99's . Maybe some were the plain electrified 99's and others were the 99-13s. That is so exciting to me!!! Ya, I know some of the silliest things excite me. Thanks Nancy.
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It was me!!! I just bought a 1924 Singer 99 that has the foot petal and is in a bentwood case. It doesn't have a light. When were lights first put on the Singers, any one know? The wiring has been replaced, but the foot petal is the big old metal one. I also have a 1928 Singer 99-13 in the bentwood case, and it has the knee bar and also a light. Other than that, they are similar. I had been looking in the serial numbers and where I looked, the single letter ones don't tell the model of the machines. The AA ones do, and that's where my 1924 Singer 99 is listed, in the first group of 99's . Maybe some were the plain electrified 99's and others were the 99-13s. That is so exciting to me!!! Ya, I know some of the silliest things excite me. Thanks Nancy.
Who was it asking about when did the 99 become electrified? As far as I can find out, the first electric 99 was the 99-13 which was manufactured starting in 1924.
Nancy
It was me!!! I just bought a 1924 Singer 99 that has the foot petal and is in a bentwood case. It doesn't have a light. When were lights first put on the Singers, any one know? The wiring has been replaced, but the foot petal is the big old metal one. I also have a 1928 Singer 99-13 in the bentwood case, and it has the knee bar and also a light. Other than that, they are similar. I had been looking in the serial numbers and where I looked, the single letter ones don't tell the model of the machines. The AA ones do, and that's where my 1924 Singer 99 is listed, in the first group of 99's . Maybe some were the plain electrified 99's and others were the 99-13s. That is so exciting to me!!! Ya, I know some of the silliest things excite me. Thanks Nancy.
Nancy
It was me!!! I just bought a 1924 Singer 99 that has the foot petal and is in a bentwood case. It doesn't have a light. When were lights first put on the Singers, any one know? The wiring has been replaced, but the foot petal is the big old metal one. I also have a 1928 Singer 99-13 in the bentwood case, and it has the knee bar and also a light. Other than that, they are similar. I had been looking in the serial numbers and where I looked, the single letter ones don't tell the model of the machines. The AA ones do, and that's where my 1924 Singer 99 is listed, in the first group of 99's . Maybe some were the plain electrified 99's and others were the 99-13s. That is so exciting to me!!! Ya, I know some of the silliest things excite me. Thanks Nancy.
Nany
I was asked to move this to this thread from the other one I posted on because it is more of a discussion group. I was looking for some help on identifying an old sewing machine I purchased. I have a couple of photos, one closeup of the metal logo, and some other longer shots. I searched all the google images trying to find this logo, but was unsuccessful. If you have any info, it would be greatly appreciated. If not, that's ok, I had a great time looking at everyone's antique sewing machine
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Someone suggested that it might be a Demorest??? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. I love old things and might have a go at cleaning up this beauty
Lori
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Someone suggested that it might be a Demorest??? Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. I love old things and might have a go at cleaning up this beauty
Lori
Also, Lori,that a vibrating shuttle machine, but the bobbin winder does not appear to be complete. The bobbin winder is in a weird position too - at least to me.
Nancy
Last edited by BoJangles; 05-16-2012 at 05:04 AM.
This has already been answered, but the 127/27 takes a Schmetz 15x1 needle. The kind you see all the time in JoAnnes, Walmart, quilt stores. There is nothing unique about the needle, but I found on my Sphinx, it likes the Schmetz 15x1 universal needles the best - in the size appropriate for the fabric you are sewing.
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Last edited by BoJangles; 05-16-2012 at 05:23 AM.
Janice, that video is so awesome! I have the 31-15 and a 31-20! I want to find one of those 'roller feet!' I have never seen a 'roller foot' before! I plan on using my 31's to mend my horse tack - now I also have to find the really heavy weight thread he was using in the video. I was not aware that the 31's dropped their feed dogs? I am going to have to go play with mine - I haven't tried sewing with either one yet. Just got them cleaned up! I did run one of them without thread and it scared me - Geeze, that machine runs fast and powerful!
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Candace look at this! http://sacramento.craigslist.org/for/3018344030.html
I just did some research on the 262 - they were made in the 1960's, 1500 stitches per minute, 80 decorative stitches, cleated belt. Pfaff said when the 261-262 came out they were "too good." They almost "broke the company." I was going to pick up the Necchi tomorrow, but now I want to wait and see if I can dicker and get the Pfaff 262!
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I just did some research on the 262 - they were made in the 1960's, 1500 stitches per minute, 80 decorative stitches, cleated belt. Pfaff said when the 261-262 came out they were "too good." They almost "broke the company." I was going to pick up the Necchi tomorrow, but now I want to wait and see if I can dicker and get the Pfaff 262!
Nancy
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Nancy, I thought of you when I saw that listing. I have a 332 and the 360 Cathy gave me to try and cobble together one machine. And unfortunately I still am missing a belt... this 262 looks just like them except the 262 is a flatbed. I'd prefer this one over the Necchi. :>
Janice, that video is so awesome! I have the 31-15 and a 31-20! I want to find one of those 'roller feet!' I have never seen a 'roller foot' before! I plan on using my 31's to mend my horse tack - now I also have to find the really heavy weight thread he was using in the video. I was not aware that the 31's dropped their feed dogs? I am going to have to go play with mine - I haven't tried sewing with either one yet. Just got them cleaned up! I did run one of them without thread and it scared me - Geeze, that machine runs fast and powerful!
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Janis, you and I have "sister" 99's...mine was also made in 1928. It was electric with a kneelever controller. I gave it a motorectomy and put a handcrank on it. I love it!!
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