Help! I saw a Singer 15-91 Today!
09-22-2011, 11:24 AM
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Ya, they polyed the machine, and that's why it has the brush strokes on the whole machine, on the needle plate and the cover to the place where you put the bobbin in. The whole machine EXCEPT the motor, I think is polyed, even the light. Now what happens when that cover on the light gets hot while you are sewing??? Anyone's guess! I did put in a call to see if they'd take less for it, and if they go down enough, I get everything but the machine and cabinet. I'd like that stool.
If the machine had been in good condition, it'd be mine. There are plenty more out there, and I can wait.
If the machine had been in good condition, it'd be mine. There are plenty more out there, and I can wait.
09-22-2011, 11:37 AM
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I have this exact same cabinet. Mine also has the little storage bench. I just luv it so much.
Originally Posted by dunster
A Singer 15-91 was my first vintage machine, purchased at a yard sale. I refinished the cabinet and described it here - http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-22150-1.htm
I think $50 is a great price with the bench and attachments. I say go for it!
I think $50 is a great price with the bench and attachments. I say go for it!
09-22-2011, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Mitch's mom
Go get it! My husband told me if I brought something in the house, something had to go out. I'm OK with that. He still has his clothes and a toothbrush. It is looking dicey for his clothes.
09-22-2011, 11:54 AM
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You will love this machine. It sews a beautiful straight stitch, and with attachments can do a lot more. It is a little better than the 201 for quilting since it is easier to get at the bobbin. A 15-91 is a direct drive to the motor and very powerful, no belts to slip, and thats just the beginning!:)
09-22-2011, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Janis
I didn't get the machine! I took along thread, needles, a scrap of fabric and scissors so I could try it out. I took out the RUSTED needle, and put mine in. I then put the bobbin that already had thread in the machine and threaded it. The disks of the upper tension are RUSTED so it didn't work that great, and I just ran it by hand as at a flea market, the plugs for electricity were far off. Then I noticed that the end where the bobbin goes on the winder is RUSTED too, and it needed a new rubber on the wheel of it. If those two things are rusted, what else that I can't see are too? The metal plates on the machine looked like they had brush strokes in them, and then feeling the machine head itself, I realized that when 'they' 'poly coated' the cabinet, they did the same to the machine!!!
The best things of the whole set are the attachments, which are a zigzag attachment (feed dogs on the 99 and FW don't go down, so it wouldn't work on either of them) the instruction book, and the small black walking foot. I have a little one I bought for my FW, and 2 for my Sears/Janome that are low shank and will fit on all of my machines. If I did go back and get anything, it would be the attachments, book, and the stool. Would it be worth it to just get them and leave the machine and cabinet? Remember, the cabinet has been poly refinished and replacement handles, so no antique value there.
On the other hand, I did try out the 1931 66, by hand and not with the power, and it is in better shape. It also had a larger harp than the 15-91, which surprised me. It is just the machine alone with it's cabinet. I have a feeling that it's sat there for a while, as they'd reduced the price of it to $32.50. I might watch it, as it's the big sister, but younger to my 99.
The best things of the whole set are the attachments, which are a zigzag attachment (feed dogs on the 99 and FW don't go down, so it wouldn't work on either of them) the instruction book, and the small black walking foot. I have a little one I bought for my FW, and 2 for my Sears/Janome that are low shank and will fit on all of my machines. If I did go back and get anything, it would be the attachments, book, and the stool. Would it be worth it to just get them and leave the machine and cabinet? Remember, the cabinet has been poly refinished and replacement handles, so no antique value there.
On the other hand, I did try out the 1931 66, by hand and not with the power, and it is in better shape. It also had a larger harp than the 15-91, which surprised me. It is just the machine alone with it's cabinet. I have a feeling that it's sat there for a while, as they'd reduced the price of it to $32.50. I might watch it, as it's the big sister, but younger to my 99.
As for using the zigzagger on your other machines, all you need is a dog cover plate, and most of the zigzaggers have one...if not, it's not hard to get one!
~holding my breath~
09-22-2011, 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Charlee
Originally Posted by Janis
I didn't get the machine! I took along thread, needles, a scrap of fabric and scissors so I could try it out. I took out the RUSTED needle, and put mine in. I then put the bobbin that already had thread in the machine and threaded it. The disks of the upper tension are RUSTED so it didn't work that great, and I just ran it by hand as at a flea market, the plugs for electricity were far off. Then I noticed that the end where the bobbin goes on the winder is RUSTED too, and it needed a new rubber on the wheel of it. If those two things are rusted, what else that I can't see are too? The metal plates on the machine looked like they had brush strokes in them, and then feeling the machine head itself, I realized that when 'they' 'poly coated' the cabinet, they did the same to the machine!!!
The best things of the whole set are the attachments, which are a zigzag attachment (feed dogs on the 99 and FW don't go down, so it wouldn't work on either of them) the instruction book, and the small black walking foot. I have a little one I bought for my FW, and 2 for my Sears/Janome that are low shank and will fit on all of my machines. If I did go back and get anything, it would be the attachments, book, and the stool. Would it be worth it to just get them and leave the machine and cabinet? Remember, the cabinet has been poly refinished and replacement handles, so no antique value there.
On the other hand, I did try out the 1931 66, by hand and not with the power, and it is in better shape. It also had a larger harp than the 15-91, which surprised me. It is just the machine alone with it's cabinet. I have a feeling that it's sat there for a while, as they'd reduced the price of it to $32.50. I might watch it, as it's the big sister, but younger to my 99.
The best things of the whole set are the attachments, which are a zigzag attachment (feed dogs on the 99 and FW don't go down, so it wouldn't work on either of them) the instruction book, and the small black walking foot. I have a little one I bought for my FW, and 2 for my Sears/Janome that are low shank and will fit on all of my machines. If I did go back and get anything, it would be the attachments, book, and the stool. Would it be worth it to just get them and leave the machine and cabinet? Remember, the cabinet has been poly refinished and replacement handles, so no antique value there.
On the other hand, I did try out the 1931 66, by hand and not with the power, and it is in better shape. It also had a larger harp than the 15-91, which surprised me. It is just the machine alone with it's cabinet. I have a feeling that it's sat there for a while, as they'd reduced the price of it to $32.50. I might watch it, as it's the big sister, but younger to my 99.
As for using the zigzagger on your other machines, all you need is a dog cover plate, and most of the zigzaggers have one...if not, it's not hard to get one!
~holding my breath~
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