Vintage Sewing Machine
08-05-2019, 12:40 PM
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Vintage Sewing Machine
Hi guys! I am new to the sewing/quilting world, but I own my great grandmas Singer Featherweight Machine! I recently picked up an “Our Special” sewing machine (i believe it is signer?) with the intentions of selling it. I don’t really know a whole lot about the machine, and was wondering if anyone could help me out with dates, more info, or possibly who/what I could sell something like this to? I’m thinking it might be of more decorative value to someone? It is frozen right now. It says made in USA on motor. I was told by someone it could most likely be pre-1950s. If anyone who has any ideas could help me out, it’d be greatly appreciated!
08-05-2019, 01:09 PM
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Hello 
The machine is very nice, lovely decals and elegant shape!!! I'm quite positive it is a Singer though. The attachment box may have come from another machine.
This machine looks antique and the shape reminds me of my mum's Simplex sewing machine (badge-name; I think it is a National SM but I'm running off topic)
The cabinet is to die for too!!
The machine is very nice, lovely decals and elegant shape!!! I'm quite positive it is a Singer though. The attachment box may have come from another machine.
This machine looks antique and the shape reminds me of my mum's Simplex sewing machine (badge-name; I think it is a National SM but I'm running off topic)
The cabinet is to die for too!!
08-05-2019, 03:22 PM
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I thnk Seb58 dropped the word. Not> Am I right?
"it is a Singer though"
the vibrating shuttle tells me it is likely pre 1930 and the leaf thread tenion make me think pre 1910, Pretty sure the motor is aftermarket.
the vibrating shuttle tells me it is likely pre 1930 and the leaf thread tenion make me think pre 1910, Pretty sure the motor is aftermarket.
08-05-2019, 07:09 PM
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I agree, I think Seb meant to say "Our Special" is not a Singer. I once got a machine with bits from three different machines, fortunately some of them actually belonged to the machine.
The attachments are Singer attachments and probably will fit your Featherweight machine. Is there a number on the green box end in the white oval? The Singer feet will not work on "Our Special."
The leaf tension on top of the arm and the way the presser foot attaches indicate that it is something other than a Singer. It is a badged machine. The leaf tension reminds me of a New Home machine, but some of the other features I can't figure out.
There is a thread here on QB New Home Vintage Sewing Machines Club I didn't look all the way through it to see if I could find a picture of a similar machine.
It may not be of any help, but is there a serial number on the bed in back of the pillar? Sometimes serial numbers are on the slide plate or under the front slide plate. Some serial numbers are of no help, but location and possibly the serial number may be of some help as to who the manufacturer is.
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
The attachments are Singer attachments and probably will fit your Featherweight machine. Is there a number on the green box end in the white oval? The Singer feet will not work on "Our Special."
The leaf tension on top of the arm and the way the presser foot attaches indicate that it is something other than a Singer. It is a badged machine. The leaf tension reminds me of a New Home machine, but some of the other features I can't figure out.
There is a thread here on QB New Home Vintage Sewing Machines Club I didn't look all the way through it to see if I could find a picture of a similar machine.
It may not be of any help, but is there a serial number on the bed in back of the pillar? Sometimes serial numbers are on the slide plate or under the front slide plate. Some serial numbers are of no help, but location and possibly the serial number may be of some help as to who the manufacturer is.
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
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08-06-2019, 12:59 AM
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This machine looks almost exactly like my Montgomery Ward and Company “Improved High Arm” without the motor and light. The patent date on the front slide plate reads 1886. Since Wards didn’t produce their own machines and didn’t contract with Singer, I suspect it may be made by the National Sewing Machine Company as is my Windsor B, also Wards.
08-06-2019, 04:41 AM
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Originally Posted by leonf
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the vibrating shuttle tells me it is likely pre 1930 and the leaf thread tenion make me think pre 1910, Pretty sure the motor is aftermarket.
Please help me identify my vintage sewing machine. Another "Our Special" that doesn't have the fancy cabinet like this one.
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
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