Originally Posted by
teacherbailey
I have just been offered a Jones machine in a big cabinet with the treadle inside the cabinet. Since I ONLY use a 1941 Singer, I said yes immediately! However, I've never heard of this brand. Does anybody use a Jones? Will my bobbins and needles interchange? Any info that you can give me will be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
I've had a couple of them. Both were long bobbin machines and stitched as well as a Singer. They were a major Singer rival in their time. Newest one I had was 1930s and can't vouch for anything newer. They were sold to Brother in the '60s I think, so wouldn't touch any of those.
Their factory was in Manchester. Google them: Alex Askaroff has a bit of info on the company at his sewalot site.