Vintage Singer Machine
08-15-2010, 03:15 PM
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It is not a featherweight. This type of machine tends to be very heavy. Even if it has a case, you would not want to carry it solely by the handle because of the weight.
IMO it is not worth $35 if you also need to buy a belt for it. For a machine like this without a belt, about $20 would be the going price where I live ($25 tops).
Note: I always check this type of machine to make sure that the bobbin case is included. A bobbin case alone can cost $25.
IMO it is not worth $35 if you also need to buy a belt for it. For a machine like this without a belt, about $20 would be the going price where I live ($25 tops).
Note: I always check this type of machine to make sure that the bobbin case is included. A bobbin case alone can cost $25.
08-15-2010, 03:22 PM
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Its not a featherweight, but it is very cute! If you look at the bottom of the machine or where the plate is, it should give you a model number for the Singer.
You can Google Singer and the model number. This will give you more information about the age of the machine, etc.
You can Google Singer and the model number. This will give you more information about the age of the machine, etc.
08-15-2010, 03:28 PM
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It looks a lot like a 185 that I found in a thrift store and had to put a new puessure spring into. Parts are available, they are good machines. Enjoy your good find. You did get a good deal. :thumbup: :thumbup:
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