Sewer65

Does anyone have a picture of this 1591 model of Singer sewing machine .Had a person call me to see if I would be intersted in buying this machine.If so would you kinda know the value?Its in a cabinet.They called me because they heard I sew alot and like singer sewing machines. I have gone on line and can't find any thing out about it. Thank you for any help I can get. Sewer65

hazeljane

If you go to the vintage machine shop page, there are dozens. Just type in 15-91 with the dash.

I have one, in a cabinet. Which is what I would recommend because she is HEAVY. She will also sew through anything you can get under the presser foot. The 15-91 is gear driven and all metal. She is the workhorse of domestic Singers.

I paid $60. for mine, in a cabinet, and considered it a steal. I see them occasionally in this area on Craigslist for anywhere from 50-150. The are really easy to use, easy to oil, and make a great stitch. I think if you can get it for under $75, you would be doing really well, and wouldn't regret it.

Sewer65

Is this 15-91 also called a dressmaker?I don't knowif I'm calling this right,but how wide is the throat?Where you put the fabric threw when you are sewing. Thank you for your time. Sewer65

Sewer65

Is this machine also called the dressmaker,because it has a little wider area where you can push fabric threw.Then like my 404 singer does.

miriam

I got one the other day for $20. It is in a case. I cleaned it up and it sews very nice. Here is a link for more info and a manual link is on there.
http://blog.sew-classic.com/2008/10/...ne-review.aspx

mcpatches

I just bought mine today, including cabinet, for $20. Now I'm looking for information on cleaning it up!

Mitch's mom

How much do they want for it? 15-91's are my favorite Singer. They are gear driven, all metal work horses. Keep them oiled and don't try to sew steel plates or saddle leather and it will out live you.

Most 15-91's will have to be rewired. The wiring is 50 or 60 years old at least! The places to look for dry, brittle wiring is at the lamp and behind the power block. When you remove the 3 prong cord from the machine look at the receptacle on the machine; there is a screw holding it on the machine. If you remove this screw you will have access to the wires coming from the motor and the lamp. Check them carefully.

Anna.425

Here's one

chance

Does anyone know if this this machine be converted to a treadle? Thanks

miriam

Is that one with a potted motor? Sweet! Just rewire it. There is info to rewire it at Sew-Classic.