I caught the fever and bought a vintage singer
#62
Senior Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: South Dakota
Posts: 662
Originally Posted by fatquarters
a few more
Check out ISMACS.com. There is a lot of info there.
#63
These are a few sites you can use to check on your Singer: If this doesn't help, perhaps just do a search for your machine number, as I did for the 127. I used the first one to identify my treadle 66. I hope it helps.
http://www.singerco.com/support/machine-serial-numbers
http://www.sandman-collectibles.com/...r-machines.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singer_...haracteristics
http://www.singerco.com/support/machine-serial-numbers
http://www.sandman-collectibles.com/...r-machines.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singer_...haracteristics
#64
Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 3
I have had a Standard treadle sewing machine for over 20 years. I was told by a sewing machine shop that Singer bought out Standard when they started so it actually predates Singer!! The machine worked the last time I used it about 10 years ago and it is in good shape except for a small piece of deterioration in the wooden top. I'm working on setting up a studio in my finished, waterproof basement and intend to set up my machine down there.
#65
Originally Posted by rosentol
I have had a Standard treadle sewing machine for over 20 years. I was told by a sewing machine shop that Singer bought out Standard when they started so it actually predates Singer!! The machine worked the last time I used it about 10 years ago and it is in good shape except for a small piece of deterioration in the wooden top. I'm working on setting up a studio in my finished, waterproof basement and intend to set up my machine down there.
#66
Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 3
Originally Posted by Charlee
Originally Posted by rosentol
I have had a Standard treadle sewing machine for over 20 years. I was told by a sewing machine shop that Singer bought out Standard when they started so it actually predates Singer!! The machine worked the last time I used it about 10 years ago and it is in good shape except for a small piece of deterioration in the wooden top. I'm working on setting up a studio in my finished, waterproof basement and intend to set up my machine down there.
#67
Originally Posted by Charlee
Originally Posted by rosentol
I have had a Standard treadle sewing machine for over 20 years. I was told by a sewing machine shop that Singer bought out Standard when they started so it actually predates Singer!! The machine worked the last time I used it about 10 years ago and it is in good shape except for a small piece of deterioration in the wooden top. I'm working on setting up a studio in my finished, waterproof basement and intend to set up my machine down there.
I own a Standard Rotary in treadle; mine was made around 1900. This is what I learned from what little I could find on the internet on Standard Sewing Machine Co. They began in 1884 in Cleveland, Ohio. Taken over by the Osann Co. in 1929, which was later acquired by Singer in 1930's.
#68
He knew something, but didn't have the whole story. Standard became a subsidiary of the Frederick Osann Co in 1929, and the Osann Co was purchased by Singer in 1934, so Singer "sort of" bought Standard. http://www.sewmuse.co.uk/standard.htm
But sewing machines were being manufactured by Isaac Singer as early as 1851, with the Singer Manufacturing Company being formed in 1863. The Standard Sewing Machine Co only goes back to 1884.
But sewing machines were being manufactured by Isaac Singer as early as 1851, with the Singer Manufacturing Company being formed in 1863. The Standard Sewing Machine Co only goes back to 1884.
#69
Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 3
Okay so I learn that just because someone has a sewing machine shop doesn't mean they know what they are talking about. Still love my machine and look forward to using it again. Just hope the belt is still in good enough shape. Any ideas on where parts can be found?
#70
Originally Posted by rosentol
Okay so I learn that just because someone has a sewing machine shop doesn't mean they know what they are talking about. Still love my machine and look forward to using it again. Just hope the belt is still in good enough shape. Any ideas on where parts can be found?
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
NewkirkGuestHouse
For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
21
10-08-2014 04:52 PM
miriam
For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
154
03-12-2014 07:43 AM
happyquiltmom
For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
4
06-23-2012 06:53 AM
Raysews
For Vintage & Antique Machine Enthusiasts
5
05-29-2012 05:41 AM