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I like her, she sure is clean
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Beautiful, I bought a clone of the Singer 15 myself last week and purchased parts from Sewclassic.com. They shipped them to me in only a couple of days and they fit my clone named "Fabric". Your machine is similar, but I believe is yours is fancier......hope you enjoy her.
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Pretty!!! (I've got to quit looking at all these machines everyone shows us - I'm going to start drooling all over them, too!! I don't have room for any more sewing machines!!)
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Originally Posted by Eloise
When you all fine these older sewing machines what do you do with them?
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What a beauty, great find.
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beautiful
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Originally Posted by irishrose
You're right about it being a Japanese clone and a very pretty one. Billy (lostn51) says the clones are better than the originals. There are tutorials for a complete cleaning, but you probably don't need anything that extensive. Find a free manual online for a 15 and use those directions for oiling, greasing and cleaning. You can remove that pretty plate on the back to get at some of the interior parts. Oil it, sew with it, reoil it and you'll be surprised how much smoother it will run. I got my manuals from sewclassic,com, but the Singer site has them, too. Is it Ismacs?
Post her picture in ther vintage machine thread. She's so pretty, she'll be appreciated. |
I keep mine threaded with black thread since in use natural color on my machine in piece on, then it is ready to do mending of DH pants or whatever. I also use it when I have friends come over to quilt and they don't bring their own machines. BTW, I also go my Sterling for $20. Within the same week I also bought a used Pfaff 230. Again, after I cleaned and oiled it myself, it runs like a charm. It can sew through 14 layers of fabric (I tried) and I use it for same as above, but also for purse making since they get so thick. I got mine online, one on Craigs list and one on our local garage sale site.
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If it wouldn't have the name on it it looks just like a singer 15
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How could you pass that gorgeous thing up for even $19.99???
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wow she is a beauty! great find indeed.
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Sweet...
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Wow! these are both beautiful machines!!
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maybe this blog might point you in the right direction. I noticed that one of the comments mentioned a Plymouth machine-
http://sewing-machines.blogspot.com/...s-and-60s.html |
There is a group on yahoo that is for vintagejapansewingmachine
I have a clone machine Japanese also and they can help you with all sorts of information. Good luck. My clone is beautiful too, hope you find out what you need from the group..... Gib |
It looks almost like the Singer 31-91 that I just bought at a thrift store.
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Great looking machine and a steal of a price!
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Singer has a site where you can ask questions--ISMACS Nice little machine
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Lovely machine. Just give her some TLC.
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Wow, what a great find. We do not have thrift shops here that carry such great utems, but have an over abundance of retro, Victorian, and classic clothing, all of the stores support one of the local hospitals. Even checked out the Super Goodwill stores, and nothing. Would love to be able to find such great buys.
I would definitely get it fixed and enjoy using it all of the time. |
Nice looking machine.
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Really nice machine and looks so new and clean. Great price too.
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Wow that is a beautiful machine.
I would take it in and have it checked and cleaned. Have fun sewing with it. |
Originally Posted by Caroline S
I was at my favorite thrift store on Friday and saw this machine on sale for $19.99. I passed on it but it kept calling to me. I went back Saturday to buy it and the price was even lower, $9.99. So she came home with me.
It is called a Plymouth and was made in Japan. It does have a serial number of Z1087664. Nowhere is it marked made in Japan or a date. I do not believe that the case it came in is original to the machine because the thread post is bent. Likely the machine was mounted in a cabinet. The wiring is good, light works, motor runs, but the machine is a little "clunky". I did some internet research and the best information I could find is that is a clone of a Singer Model 15. Can any of you confirm the info I found? I do think it is worth taking to the local sewing machine doctor to be cleaned and fixed. What do think? Decide how much it's worth to you and ask about cleaning and repairs. She's pretty regardless. |
Beautiful machine, 1st I've heard of the name and 1st I've seen one. Lucky you to get this and a great price.
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What a great find.
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Looks pretty-get it cleaned and oiled and it will probably sound better. Enjoy.
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Originally Posted by Caroline S
I was at my favorite thrift store on Friday and saw this machine on sale for $19.99. I passed on it but it kept calling to me. I went back Saturday to buy it and the price was even lower, $9.99. So she came home with me.
It is called a Plymouth and was made in Japan. It does have a serial number of Z1087664. Nowhere is it marked made in Japan or a date. I do not believe that the case it came in is original to the machine because the thread post is bent. Likely the machine was mounted in a cabinet. The wiring is good, light works, motor runs, but the machine is a little "clunky". I did some internet research and the best information I could find is that is a clone of a Singer Model 15. Can any of you confirm the info I found? I do think it is worth taking to the local sewing machine doctor to be cleaned and fixed. What do think? FYI, while I was at the repair shop I asked them what it would cost if I brought Patience is for maintenance and cleaning. Would you believe the price was $129.00? If something really goes wrong I will be using Billy's tutorials and learn something along the way! |
Very nice. I'd have it gone over to use.
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very nice machine
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It is a beauty, they don't make em like that any more.
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Originally Posted by Caroline S
The wiring is good, light works, motor runs, but the machine is a little "clunky".
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Pretty little thing.
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