pocoellie

What a beauty!! Beautiful cabinet also.

Txsuthrn

I may be wrong and probably am lol.. but from what I saw when researching.. my machine was made in 1911. If thats rightI am very very very happy!!

Mizkaki

Is the number you gave (D9300328) the serial number? The Singer dating lists do not list a 'D' serial number with 7 digits, only 6 digits. Can you recheck that number.

Cathy

frudemoo

Good on you Cathy, you sleuth you ... I do normally count the digits, but it all seemed to make sense on appearances.

Txsuthrn

well duh on me.. I don't know why I typed a d..it is G9300328

Mizkaki

That makes it a 127 from march 20, 1922. One of 25,000 that was commissioned on that date.
You have a really nice machine. That 'straight leg' treadle is my favorite treadle style. It came in both a metal and wooden leg version and I am lucky enough to have both styles. I don't know if the two versions were produced during the same time frame or if one preceded the other.

Cathy

deplaylady

The decal design is called Spinx or Memphis decal.

Txsuthrn

Thank u. I am writing this down and putting it with the machine. That way my niece will know when it goes to her!

Txsuthrn

Ill put that in there too! Thanks!

cricket_iscute

I think it's a Singer 27 or 127, depending on whether it is 3/4 size or full size. This makes it a true antique, which means more than 100 years old. I have a 127 I use during power outages. It was totally dead when I got it but I meched it back into life. They are nice to use. Tip: start with your heels fully down on the floor when your feet are on the pedal device and it is easier to get going. Also spin the hand wheel at the same time - I think the direction of that hand wheel on that machine is toward you. It's a very forgiving machine.

Did you know you can do fmq on it? Yep! Get a device from e-bay called a Stoppax Embroidery Attachment for about $60; they were made overseas about 60 years ago. It can turn just about any machine into a fmq machine.


http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-SEWI...item589f0d840d

Please remember to oil it with sewing machine oil or Tri-flow oil (nothing else!!!) one drop where metal meets metal for every 8 hours of sewing. If it is sluggish, and it probably will be, it might need the grease on the gears changed. Remove old grease with cotton swabs and dental tools from the drug store and replace with Singer lubricant (in tube) or Tri-flow grease/lubricant - nothing else!!! Ask if you have questions.