I see Vintage Singers - everywhere!
 

After bringing home a fine-condition Singer 15-91 and her original cabinet recently, I'm now seeing more of them.

I went to a different thrift store Monday and saw these two machines.

No. 1 - Model No. EF 644444, datesd to 1950 and comes in a one-leaf cabinet.

No. 2 - Model No. AC 018798, dates to 1928 and comes in a two-leaf cabinet; I believe it's the hickory one.

Both are $69. including the cabinets.

I am trying to upload the photos I took with my iPod Touch, but it doesn't seem to be working.

Caroline those are serial numbers. This will help you find age and model numbers for the machines.
http://ismacs.net/singer_sewing_mach...-database.html
Rodney

QB does not allow Large image uploading. Most newer phones take HUGE pictures. If you can get an iPhone app to reduce the image to 640x480 or similar size it will probably let them upload.

Once you start looking they really are everywhere, just about every model was made in the millions.
If you remember that, if you want some more you can take your time to be selective :) Buying everything you see is a fools game :)

My fiancee Heather reminds me "There will ALWAYS be another one available later"

Don't worry - I did not purchase them; I just "saw" them. Both machines had cords with some fraying and they were dusty and rather dirty. But the paint, finish, and decals were bright and lovely. The one I purchased a few weeks back was almost pristine and sewed on the spot.

I'm in no danger of playing a fool's game over sewing toys! I have two working machines, a new Bernina and a vintage Pfaff 130. I still have the Singer my Grandmother bought me in 1975 - simply because she bought it for me, and the little Singer 15-91 because it sews; it came with a small cabinet that fits perfectly under a LR window, and was $59.

I live "out on the prairie" in an unpopulated area; it's 50 miles to the nearest little thrift shop. I don't see more than 3-4 machines for sale every year, and most of them are newer, beat up plastic models. Of course I only get to town about once a month and on to Fargo (150 miles) about once a year so I'm sure I miss seeing some treasures!

I have been working with the iPod photos but I may have to take my digital camera next time. The older machine was so small - and "cute."

That's true for the class of machine I tend to buy. Your machines: Maybe, maybe not. At the very least it can be a long wait until the next one comes along.
Rodney

I take photos with my I phone and edit them on there, it reduces to the smallest size. other times I email myself something from my phone to computer, and post it on here.
hope this helps.

I do the same thing. I never can get a photo to post straight from anything other than my computer.....I'm sure in my case that it's operator error, and I'm just happy I can do that much.:wave:

I think there is a problem between my older iPod and the computer. I can send the photos to my computer, but the computer won't let me edit, re-size, and post them. A couple weeks ago this was no problem.

After hours of searching, I think the first machine is 99K. It has "Singer" and "Great Britain" gold decals along the top of the machine. Along the top, but facing the sewist, is "Singer" with floral and scrolled designs on each side of "Singer". The flat front plate is very ornate with an almost fleur-de-lis design. I wish I could email the photo directly to this site. It's so far to drive back just to take photo.

BINGO! Poor photo, but it posted! Now I'll try the others!

yup - and I want to buy that one too!

wow, were you in the room? That IS what my response was! lol

But I can't find one even if I need to save my life. I have been looking and found a bunch of treadlers - which is what I am looking for - and can only find pure junk. I finally quit looking. Even looked on line.

Bares, I am on the west coast and see them every day. Craigslist search for "Antique Treadle" finds literally dozens in my local area alone.

"Scotland," so that explains why there is "Great Britain" written on the arm under the larger "Singer."

Thank you! The site I looked up did say 1950, but how did you discover the "K" model?

Now I'm going to spend the evening chanting..."No more machines; I have a 15-91. "No more machines; I have a Pfaff 130. No more machines."

Speaking of no more machines, there is another one I want! SteveH, are you anywhere near Morgan Hill???:wave:

I take photos with my iPhone, upload it to send via my email on my phone, and then open my email on my computer. I choose 'large' size to send via my email to my computer. Large size is 461 KB which is accepted as the right size for QB posting. Love my iPhone, that is for sure!

yep about an hour and a half away.

I am not driving to Grand Forks, I am not driving to Grad Forks, I am not driving to Grand Forks.

I see Vintage Singers - everywhere!
 

So do I. Whenever I walk though my home or my shop!

CD in Oklahoma

I love my vintage singers! I especially love the 15's! I got 2 and wouldn't part with them.

If you're west coast there shouldn't be a problem. I see treadle machines every day on Craig's List. It's not if I can find a machine it's which one do I want. If you're really rural you might have to drive farther is all. What are you looking for? Most treadle machines are primarily plant stands or end tables these days. People use them for decoration mostly. Count on any machine you see to need at least a good cleaning, a new belt and some fresh oil. Pristine machines that are ready to go are few and far between.
Rodney