GrannieAnnie

I opened the case of my $5 mystery sewing machine and this is what I've found.

Brand name HILTON
Titled as ZIGZAG STITCHER
Made in Japan

I didn't look too far for a serial # and such. It weights a ton and it's still in the trunk of my car. So when I can get it in the house to look farther, maybe I'll find out something.

I did check on the net for some more info. I found on reference that says the Hilton brand was bought by White. Haven't looked there yet.

The only thing that scared me about the machine is that it's driven by a short ornage exterior belt. May be one of those things not easy to find.

When it gets in the house, I'll get a couple pictures of it.

Prism99

Actually, I think those belts are still available online. There were Singers that were made this way. It's probably a Japanese version of one of the Singer models. Comparing it to Google images for Singer machines may help you identify exactly which model it is.

irishrose

Sounds like Japanese clone of a Singer 15. Those are usually well made machines.

GrannieAnnie

Thanks, Ladies. I'll get my nerve up tomorrow and bring it in. I think the ID plate is on the bottom back inside the bottom of the carry case.

I may have wasted $5, but it's worth it for noseyness!

Prism99

Oh, yes! I would consider that $5 to have great entertainment value at the very least!